is it not possible to pick up Fields fifth year option to keep them around for another year, while you draft the top QB prospect? You could then trade whichever one doesn’t work out. sounds crazy but crazier things have been done. Any thoughts?
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you could trade whichever one doesn’t workout. a contingency plan if you will
I agree. There's a vast need for QBs in the league. It's the most valuable asset in all of sports.
- So you spend a 1st on a QB, who sits on your bench for at least a year.
- Then you trade that backup QB for a 1st round pick (because you're not getting multiple picks for a QB that couldn't beat out your present starting QB)
- Whereas, if you keep Fields and trade that 1st round pick you could get a 1st round pick this year, next year and additional picks.
Sorry, but I don't see a scenario where you have the upper hand after you use your 2024 1st round pick on a backup QB.
You're not getting a first round pick in trade for a backup QB
yeah, worst case you have a killer backup in fields and a gadget qb like Hill if your draft pick hits. If he doesn’t, then you still have fields and bagent, and can deal him for a late pick. Doesn’t sound that crazy imo
If Eberflus and Getsy are coaching, neither will work out and we’ll continue to have this conversation every 3-4 years.
If we built a team instead of playing Quarterback Lottery with shitty coaches, we could do something crazy…like win even if we just had a game manager level QB.
Fuck that tho, let’s get a new QB to throw screen passes and run up the gut on 2nd and 3rd down into an 8 man front!
We did win with a game manager level QB though…
Maybe Fields just isn’t the guy?