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I think there's a falsehood floating around that in order to build a winner, you first must find a franchise QB. I think there are some teams that buy this philosophy (Denver) and other teams that don't (Miami). Some of the really good teams in the league, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New England, San Diego. They are good despite whoever plays the position of QB.
In contrast, there are teams that are carried by the QB position, Arizona, New Orleans, Indianapolis, for example.
The question is, which one are we trying to become? I, personally, would rather be in group #1.
I think being in the QB hunt every 3rd season or so is a recipe for mediocrity. You want to build a team that plays well (i.e. playoffs) regardless of the QB position, and then when you have an opportunity to get a franchise QB, you grab him and vault the team into elite status.
Point being, there is too much emphasis on the QB being able to carry the team, and thus, we end up in situations like we have now, with no clear direction at the position. This is similar to the situation we had with Plummer (though Orton won't fold the way Plummer did in '06). My solution? Pick a QB and build around him. Doesn't need to be a world-beater. A top 15 starter is all you need. Forget Luck. Forget Barkley. Build around what you have, build a good TEAM. Then, and only then, get into the QB hunt (if you don't already have the QB of the future).
I guarantee, 5 years down the line, we'll be in a better place doing that. Or we can give up more valuable picks and keep looking for the next Elway.
In contrast, there are teams that are carried by the QB position, Arizona, New Orleans, Indianapolis, for example.
The question is, which one are we trying to become? I, personally, would rather be in group #1.
I think being in the QB hunt every 3rd season or so is a recipe for mediocrity. You want to build a team that plays well (i.e. playoffs) regardless of the QB position, and then when you have an opportunity to get a franchise QB, you grab him and vault the team into elite status.
Point being, there is too much emphasis on the QB being able to carry the team, and thus, we end up in situations like we have now, with no clear direction at the position. This is similar to the situation we had with Plummer (though Orton won't fold the way Plummer did in '06). My solution? Pick a QB and build around him. Doesn't need to be a world-beater. A top 15 starter is all you need. Forget Luck. Forget Barkley. Build around what you have, build a good TEAM. Then, and only then, get into the QB hunt (if you don't already have the QB of the future).
I guarantee, 5 years down the line, we'll be in a better place doing that. Or we can give up more valuable picks and keep looking for the next Elway.
:smash
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