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Originally Posted by stevieray
so....top ten pick, franchise QB's with more talent get a pass for have nothing to work with, but cassel doesn't? they get the benefit of the doubt growing with younger players?
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Teams are built around a franchise QB.
The Colts, for example, were built around Manning. Over time, they went out and got the players that would benefit him and the offense most.
That takes TIME.
When you're Peyton Manning, and you start as a 22 year old rookie, it's a perfect scenario. Pieces are added while you grow as a QB.
By the time all the pieces are in place, you're 26-27 years old and in your prime.
Now put Cassel's name in place of Manning's, and add 5 years.
Unless you think that every QB in the league can defy age like Favre and Warner have, Cassel's going to be on the decline at that point.
That explains the general rule of thumb regarding QB's:
Most teams looking to build a dynasty draft and develop a QB, and build around him.
The teams that already have the talent in place, usually go for the veteran because their overall window is closing.
We're attempting the process in reverse.