Not saying we're drafting Geno, but why would a backup QB on what's essentially a 1-year deal prevent them from drafting a QB #1 overall?

This.

I think they'll end up signing Alex to an extension (sound familiar?).

I know, I know. Nails on the chalkboard but I just don't see why you would give up everything you did at QB to then take a guy #1 overall who should start from day 1.

1.1s don't do that.

It may happen my friend.

I would much rather have Vollmer at LT than Albert at this point. Vollmer is better and far more durable.

You definitely could get a 1st from DaKCManAP.

Is there an unwritten rule why QBs have to start from day 1? That shit only started happening because a team invested $70 million in a guy. You dont have to now.....especially when you have a capable veteran who can start instead.

It's not that different from the Skins taking RG3 @ #2 and then Cousins in rd 4.

Smith @ 1.1 and Smith in rd 2, the difference of course being ASmith starting while Cousins was a b/u.

The Redskins also had Rex Grossman (9yr vet at the time) on the roster, probably one of the better backups in the league.

I bet Dorsey and Albert are waiting to see what Jake Long gets. If Long gets less than or equal to what Brown got.....I bet Albert signs before the draft.

A little bit.

It does seem to be a rule now that a starting QB in this league can expect $15 million/yr in his second contract if he's worth a shit. Well if you're looking to maximize your return, you want to get as much value out of that rookie contract as possible before you start paying for past performance in the 2nd deal.

I agree, it's easier to sit a QB than it's ever been, but it's still not terribly cost effective.

If you're Reid and you like Alex Smith, you'd be smarter to hold this pick for ransom than to take Geno Smith. At this point, while you may not get an RGIII haul, you'll probably be able to get close to it (probably one lest first rounder than the Rams got).

That has the potential to be far FAR more valuable to this franchise than Geno Smith. But you'd better be right about both Smith's at that point.

It becomes a scouting question.

I hear ya. And I hope you're right.

I just think we're grasping at straws a little here. I'd put the chances of them taking Geno and him being apart of their plans to be the QB at about 5%.

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PBJ

I don't disagree that it's unlikely. I just disagree with those saying it can't happen, doesn't make sense, or that it's unprecedented.

See the Tennesee Titans.

Draft Jake Locker in first round, accquire Matt Hasselback to start, let rookie ride pine for a year.

While the jury is still out on Locker (multiple reasons for that) the situation that Pestilence calls out is a viable one.

Right but we're talking about the number 1 overall pick here in relation to us.

Yes. However, to me the value is equal to drafting OT @ #1. We have Albert at LT. We have a guy who can potentially play RT (Stephenson/Allen). You can also sign a RT in FA or draft one outside of rd 1.

If you're looking at immediate value the pick, IMO, has to be DL. Like it or not.

So....

He's not needed to be the immediate savior of this team. Draft him and sit him for a year.