[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by jeffp12

I don't believe I'm being closed minded. If you look you'll notice I'm not telling anyong to "GFY" or calling anyone else any names. I'm trying to express an opinion in opposition of your opinion. Get over it. I'm just looking at the facts that I see and hoping we build a great defense and an offensive line that could make Tyler Thigpen or Bruce Gradkowski or Quinn Gray look great.

Just look at Pioli and the Pats. Brady in the sixth round, meanwhile they are drafting Richard Seymour in the top 10. That's how you win championships.

Look at the Lions picking Joey Harrington and how that set the franchise back . A bust at QB not only doesnt contribute to a team at all, can't play a secondary role, but takes up probably 60-70 million dollars in salary space over the next five years while doing so.

The upside is huge if we get a Manning, but I think you have to look at the Ryan Leafs and know for damn sure you're getting a great QB before you pull the trigger.

If we can't pressure the opposing QB we have zero chance at going anywhere, regardless of how good our offense is.

As far as I can tell, the quarterback position is more about the intangibles, the hard work, the preparation than it is about physical ability. Chad Pennington is THE most accurate QB in NFL history despite having a noodle arm. The guy is smart and works hard and gets the job done. This is true of most nfl positions, but moreso about quarterback. A smart defensive lineman who isn't big enough isn't worth much, A smart quarterback with a weak arm isn't going to light up the combine but might manage you to a few super bowl wins if you can protect him and run the ball.

Hopefully your QB is not taking up 60-70 mil. per year in cap space.