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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare
Yes, I'd draft Stafford and let them compete for the job.
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That never happens.
If Stafford is drafted, there will be enormous pressure from the fans, media, and front office (who has to justify paying $70 m to a backup) to start him. I have rarely seen a situation where a top 10 QB didn't eventually weasel his way into a starting lineup, regardless of if he actually earned the job.
That's why I don't like the idea of drafting stafford. A true QB competition would be bringing in a 2nd round pick who makes minimal money the opportunity to COMPETE to win a starting job. Not a competition in which a top 10 QB is guaranteed a starting job in the next 1 or 2 years regardless of how well Thigpen plays.
You might say that the Chiefs should be smart enough to avoid that conflict, but we saw how much Peterson babied LJ to ensure that he didn't screw up on the pick.