McShays updated top 10 draft.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I think Sanchez had a very good first year as a starter. He showed lots of promise. I don't think that in the last 15 years or so there has been a first or second round QB that succeeded in the NFL with so few starts as Sanchez. They've all busted. Experience is a HUGE issue.

I don't think it is wise to draft Sanchez and then let him battle it out with Thigpen. IMHO, it is one or the other and you need a real veteran QB next year who can run whatever system Pioli/head coach end up running.

It doesn't matter where he's drafted. What matters is how he performs on the field.

Matt Cassel hadn't started a game since high school. While I wouldn't want him as the QB of the Chiefs, it's one example of a guy stepping in and playing well. Drew Brees had his ups and downs but was certainly ready to start for the Chargers after being drafted in the second round.

You're forgetting the fact that Sanchez was at USC for four years. He's not a true junior, he didn't bounce around from school to school. He played very well at USC.

So what if he's not ready to start in 2009? Very few QB's are ready to start their first year in the NFL. If he's not, sit him for year. But honestly, I don't think that'll be the case. I think he'll start immediately for whomever drafts him.