Poilian says no QB worthy of #1. Chiefs can find one later

[Deberg_1990]

Former Colts GM Polian says Chiefs can find a QB in the draft

— In Bill Polian’s long career as an NFL general manager, his team had the number-one pick in the draft just once. That was in 1998, when he was with Indianapolis, and the Colts that year selected a quarterback, Peyton Manning.


That worked out well for Polian and the Colts. But Polian said he doesn’t think the Chiefs should draft a quarterback with this year’s first pick, even though they would like an upgrade over Matt Cassel. Like many assessing this year’s draft, Polian said there’s not a quarterback worthy of being the number-one selection.

“Just because there’s not a quarterback that everybody now doesn’t think is worth the number-one pick doesn’t mean you can’t get a quarterback,” Polian said. “Nobody thought Russell Wilson was worth a third-round pick except a couple of us. He turned out to be a pretty good quarterback.

“You always go for the best player. It’s foolish to go for need and (Chiefs coach Andy Reid) won’t do that.”

While Reid coached in Philadelphia, the Eagles at least a couple of times found quarterbacks after the first round who eventually became starters, including Kevin Kolb and Nick Foles.

“Nobody develops quarterbacks better than Andy Reid,” Polian said. “So rest assured, you’ve got the right guy. Whatever decision he makes will be the right one. He’ll find a quarterback. It doesn’t need to be the first guy in the draft.”
Other than to stay away from quarterbacks, Polian had no advice for the Chiefs with the first pick.

“Ask Andy,” he said. “They know their personnel far better than I do and they know what they need.”



http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/21...-colts-gm.html

[Hammock Parties]

That seals it. Soren Petro's the biggest troll in KC.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Matthew Fairburn ‏@MatthewFairburn

Dimitroff: You can take a QB in this draft, place him in the right situation and have success. Some good prospects in this draft.

[tony77]

Another thought on death. As we all know reid is not a young man. So one as to think he did not take the chiefs job to screw around. He is surely wants to get back to a sb and win it in the very near future. That is most likely why he did not take the arizona job.

[Mosbonian]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

He very well could bust. If it happens, you get back on the horse and draft another 1st round QB in a few years. You do it again and again until you get it right.

The only problem with having a QB become a bust is that you are truly building around the centerpiece of your team.

If your 1st pick is a lineman and he falters, people don't seem to get as wired as if your 1st round RB or QB falter.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Former Colts GM Polian says Chiefs can find a QB in the draft

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Thanks for the advice, dumbshit. How many games did your team win without a QB? What was it, two? And what are you doing as a result of that now?

[tony77]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

And to think I thought Petro had an epiphany.

Now he's talking about it being "likely" that MATT CASSEL is the starter next year.

And he'd be FINE with it.

The fanbase would revolt if that happens.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Matthew Fairburn ‏@MatthewFairburn

Dimitroff: You can take a QB in this draft, place him in the right situation and have success. Some good prospects in this draft.

Smart man.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

So I will ask this just for general argument purposes...

What if we draft Geno and he turns out to be more Jamarcus Russell and Vince Young than RG3 or Russell Wilson?

Do we all flame ourselves for thinking there is no other pick but him that makes sense?

You go back to the well and take another QB, because you aren't winning without one.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

The only problem with having a QB become a bust is that you are truly building around the centerpiece of your team.

If your 1st pick is a lineman and he falters, people don't seem to get as wired as if your 1st round RB or QB falter.

That's the risk that comes with the possibility of REWARD.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

That's the risk that comes with the possibility of REWARD.

so missing on a draft pick is okay at QB but at any other position the GM should be fired?

or is it that fans give themselves a pass but break out the pitchforks for the GM?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

so missing on a draft pick is okay at QB but at any other position the GM should be fired?

or is it that fans give themselves a pass but break out the pitchforks for the GM?

In situation A) the GM is at least giving the team a chance to win. In situation B) the team has no chance to win.

Don't really see why this is so difficult to understand.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I bet after reviewing Cassel tape that Andy would suit himself up at QB rather than make Matty the starter again.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

so missing on a draft pick is okay at QB but at any other position the GM should be fired?

or is it that fans give themselves a pass but break out the pitchforks for the GM?

No.

If you draft an IMPACTFUL player high, you inherently have higher risk and higher reward.

Fans like tackles because if they bust (and they do, at a higher rate than QBs actually) it doesn't hurt.

Of course, they completely ignore the fact that when those guys play at a high level, it often ALSO goes unnoticed because it has almost no impact on wins and losses.

[DaneMcCloud]

Ideally, the Chiefs fall in love with a QB and take him #1 overall. If they don't, the second best option IMO is to take him at #34.

What would really be disheartening to me, in this particular draft, is for the Chiefs to pass on a QB #1 overall, then trade up into the first round to draft a QB. At that point, you're wasting precious resources that can be used for other areas of need (S, ILB, CB, WR, etc.).

If a guy is good enough at #20, take him at #1. Don't waste a #2 and #4 to get him at 20. That's just plain dumb.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Ideally, the Chiefs fall in love with a QB and take him #1 overall. .