A lot of people were really down on Goff and didn't think he was a top prospect. A lot of people were down on Mahomes and thought was going to be a bust or a long term project. A lot of people hated Wentz as a prospect. Some scouts didn't like Darnold.
I guess at a certain point I just see a first round QB talent wise as a first round QB. Guys who are so raw like Lynch will still be overdrafted, as was Bortles, but at the end of the day I didn't see what the massive disqualifying flaws were in last year's camp, and thus far (I reserve the right to change my mind as we get more information on the QB's) I don't see why some of these guys aren't legitimate.
It really comes down to if the guy has the talent, will he work hard, and can you coach him up? We know these guys have talent, and since we took PL even though we had concerns about his work ethic we should have learned. If we don't have the right coaches still, then we need an entire overhaul anyway, which is another rebuild no matter what.
However, as long as we get a blue chip prospect in the QB's stead, then I'm fine.
Here's the other part - if we don't go QB this year, and we don't move up for a top prospect next year, then it's all shit. But, if we can pull off a trade next year then it is okay. I'm just like you - I see the draft operating in conjunction with the rest of the franchise and the processes.
I trust Elway.
Elway isnt perfect but its all going to come down to where Elway actually thinks we are. If we are rebuilding from the ground up, you take a QB and let Fangio build the team up for the next 3 years. If Elway thinks we are contenders than you give Fangio a guy like White while still trying to compete for a SB title. I have a feeling Elway still feels this team is still a contender.
He's been bad as of late and never healthy. It also took him to play his best football during a contract year for him to go off. That fire is gone, or his body is unable to do that now. The Ravens drafted a QB in the first round and Flacco...threw 12 TDs, six picks, and then got hurt...again.
Flacco a handful of years ago might have been a solid option.
Give me White at 10, and Grier in the second round. Both problems solved.
Same...
But without a QB you feel like your team is playing in the NFL B-league.
Hard to pass on White. I'd be fine if they took a shot at a QB next year or brought in a developmental prospect on some other roster for a draft pick.
Fangio took Smith/Kaepernick to the SB with Willis and Bowman. White is an excellent option if he's there.
Originally Posted by Sting
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