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Eleazar 08-23-2014 11:55 PM
2014 - Bortles (?)
2013 - (none)
2012 - Luck, Wilson, maybe Foles
2011 - Newton, Dalton
2010 - Bradford
2009 - Stafford
2008 - Ryan, Flacco
2007 - (none)
2006 - Cutler
2005 - Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers

So in the last 10 drafts we have about 13 guys out of a total of 54 QBs drafted in the first 3 rounds who have stuck around or look like they will be able to stick around as starters.

It's no wonder a third of the league is QB-poor, because history tells us there is usually about 1 guy in each draft who will make it. Injuries or just not being good enough will claim the rest.

It's a sucker bet, but unless you convert one you can't realistically expect to win anything.

ChiliConCarnage 08-24-2014 04:12 AM
In hindsight, yes, it looks like they should have taken Bortles. At the time of the draft, I understand why it would have been difficult to pass on a freak like Clowney.

Tribal Warfare 08-24-2014 04:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cochise (Post 10845378)
2014 - Bortles (?)
2013 - (none)
2012 - Luck, Wilson, maybe Foles
2011 - Newton, Dalton
2010 - Bradford
2009 - Stafford
2008 - Ryan, Flacco
2007 - (none)
2006 - Cutler
2005 - Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers

So in the last 10 drafts we have about 13 guys out of a total of 54 QBs drafted in the first 3 rounds who have stuck around or look like they will be able to stick around as starters.

It's no wonder a third of the league is QB-poor, because history tells us there is usually about 1 guy in each draft who will make it. Injuries or just not being good enough will claim the rest.

It's a sucker bet, but unless you convert one you can't realistically expect to win anything.

You forgot Tannehill

Bufkin 08-24-2014 05:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare (Post 10845521)
You forgot Tannehill
Tannehill has mediocrity written all over him. He's the exact type of "franchise QB" that I've always feared. Not terrible enough to try out another quarterback for the next 10 years, but not great enough to provide consistent success.

baitism 08-24-2014 05:59 AM
Maybe wait until the season is over and re-visit this....

RealSNR 08-24-2014 07:44 AM
Bet the Rams feel even dumber for putting long-term faith in Bradford

BigBeauford 08-24-2014 07:47 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bufkin (Post 10845530)
Tannehill has mediocrity written all over him. He's the exact type of "franchise QB" that I've always feared. Not terrible enough to try out another quarterback for the next 10 years, but not great enough to provide consistent success.
For a second there, I thought you were talking about A. Smith.

Bufkin 08-24-2014 07:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigBeauford (Post 10845593)
For a second there, I thought you were talking about A. Smith.
They are similar in that regard.

John Dope 08-24-2014 08:47 AM
No

Prison Bitch 08-24-2014 08:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins (Post 10845253)
Look at the 2011 Colts vs. the 2010 Colts or the 2008 Patriots vs the 2007 Patriots.

Can you imagine a single defensive player whose absence would ever cause such a precipitous decline?
Nonsense, you're talking about the extreme ends of the spectrum. Manning & Brady aren't typical QBs, they're HOFers. We're talking Blake Bortles here.



Besides, even Matt Cassel won 11 games for 2008 Patriots did he not?

GoChargers 08-24-2014 09:25 AM
As much as I like Clowney, in today's flag-football NFL, you're better off trying to get the next glory-boy quarterback who can draw favorable ref treatment than trying to build a dominant defense and settling for a game-manager QB.

Pasta Little Brioni 08-24-2014 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare (Post 10845521)
You forgot Tannehill
No he didn't

Pasta Little Brioni 08-24-2014 09:28 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SNR (Post 10845591)
Bet the Rams feel even dumber for putting long-term faith in Bradford
Ramsfan leapt off the Arch last night.

Mav 08-24-2014 10:01 AM
No.

they should of done one of two things.

they should of moved UP one spot to grab Teddy.

Clowney and TEDDY?

Or drafted Jimmy grappalo.

I would of still taken Clowney.

he has proven to be unblockable.

beach tribe 08-24-2014 10:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TribalElder (Post 10845111)
Why was it named connect 4 instead of 4 in a row :shrug:
Rhode Island

Neither a road nor island.


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