After reading about Minshew's background, I have mixed thoughts on his chances for long-term success as a starter. On the positive side, he does have several good traits including excellent anticipation, leadership and intelligence. His arm strength is not great, but he usually finds a way to get the ball to his intended receivers. There are many comparisons that have been made. Case Keenum seems like one of the better ones. Keenum will never be a Hall of Famer, but he has proven that he can win when he has good talent around him. I don't believe the Brady comparison is a good one since Brady is taller and has a better arm. Drew Brees initially did not have the strongest arm, either, but was able to improve in that area. He is slightly shorter than Minshew yet will be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Kurt Warner also lacked most of the tangible skills coming out of college resulting in his not even getting drafted.

Admittedly, Minshew's chances of long-term success are less than 50-50. In order to succeed, he will need the offensive line to play at a consistently high level. This is possible, but it means that Cam Robinson needs to return since I don't see Richardson being the long-term answer at left tackle. The guy played great last week, but he's better suited to replacing Cann at guard. In addition, the receivers must prove that their first game performances were not a fluke. Fournette must also stay healthy and look more like the version we saw 2 years ago. Finally, the defense MUST improve beginning this week. Tom Brady would have a hard time winning with the support the Jaguars got from their defense last week.

That's a lot needing to happen, but why can't we dream. After so many down years and disappointments at quarterback, our fans deserve something good to happen. What could possibly be better than a short, slow, 6th round draft pick with a one of a kind personality leading this team to the playoffs? At least this guy didn't have to find a job working in a supermarket after college so anything is possible.

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