Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

[YardRat]

What's yours?

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

as a prospect, or a proven one?

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

as a prospect it would be a strong arm, can make all the throws, is over 6'2, is smart, and has shown he can read defenses well at the college level along with leadership, and a winning record.

[THRILLHO]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

I personally do not use the term, but when I hear it I think of: "A QB that is the unquestioned starter of a team."

[YardRat]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

Not as a prospect...an established, NFL level franchise QB.

[YardRat]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

I personally do not use the term, but when I hear it I think of: "A QB that is the unquestioned starter of a team."

Like Jay Cutler and Ryan Fitzpatrick, this past season?

[X-Era]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

Ryan Fitzpatrick

[Nighthawk]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

Like Jay Cutler and Ryan Fitzpatrick, this past season?

Honestly, don't ever use Ryan Fitzpatrick in the same sentence as "franchise QB"...it makes you look silly.

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

Honestly, don't ever use Ryan Fitzpatrick in the same sentence as "franchise QB"...it makes you look silly.

I think that was his point, though.

[Nighthawk]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

I think that was his point, though.

I'm not sure...but if it wasn't...then it looks stupid.

[Don't Panic]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Fitzfranchise. We finally have our nickname.

[Johnny Bugmenot]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

A quarterback that can, on a consistent basis, lead your team to the playoffs.

It's as simple as that.

[Beebe's Kid]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

It's like global warming...it isn't real, it is just something Al Gore made up...like the Interweb.

[elltrain22]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

Franchise QB:

- an undeniable winner
- knack for the clutch
- can will team to win
- can compensate for defense not playing well
- can read coverage well
- great stats
- perenial pro bowler
- face of the team
- has command and respect in the huddle
- his best comes against the best
- SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO HAVE IN THIS LEAGUE, IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT WINNING!!!!!


I love Fitz, but he isn't half of these.

[YardRat]

Re: Definition of a 'Franchise' Quarterback

A quarterback that can, on a consistent basis, lead your team to the playoffs.

It's as simple as that.

So Eli, Rivers, Palmer, Schaub, etc aren't franchise QB's?

Are Ryan, Rodgers, Flacco, Vick or Freeman?