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Originally Posted by FAX
I've mentioned this before, Mr. DeezNutz, but I'm not sure we're completely out of the quarterback market, yet.
When you put yourself in Pioli's shoes and try to think like he might (Not that he thinks with his shoes, or feet, or anything. He probably thinks with his brain like everybody else, although I suppose it is possible that he does possess some neurons and synapses in his lower extremities which might explain his extraordinary success at such a young age and the reason why he seems to frequently cross and uncross his legs during interviews.), he's probably looking at a guy in the later rounds.
He's already caught lightning in a bottle with Brady. Then, remarkably, Cassel comes in and performs admirably in Brady's place. He (Pioli, that is) may well believe that he has both the ability and the methodology to select a guy in the later rounds, save a ton of money, groom him up, and have him ready when the time is right.
A lot of peeps here seem to believe that Super Bowl caliber quarterbacks can only be had via high draft picks. Pioli may believe otherwise.
FAX
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We're on the same page with this one, FAX. I'd be shocked if he didn't select a QB in this draft. And in truthiness, I could see this happening as early as the third round. If Nate Davis were to slide, I could see him being too talented of a prospect to pass on.
I'm operating on the premise that Pioli will work diligently to trade out of the #3 spot, of course, and recoup the second rounder he spent on Cassel.
If this transpires, it's hard to fault the value of acquiring someone whom Pioli believes to be a starting-grade QB for essentially moving back a few spots in round 1.