Quote:When you spend draft after draft reaching for guys and signing cast-offs in free agency like Henne you never get anywhere. The Jaguars need to follow the seahawks lead and always take the guy that makes sense, not the guy they think they need to fill a roster spot with.

 

Bullseye touched on it, but I'll further point out the irony of your statement.

 

For the past 3 years, Seattle HAS been accused of reaching on draft day, including their QB who many thought would have gone undrafted.  Bruce Irvin was considered the biggest reach of his draft - with the possible exception of Bryan Anger.

 

If we follow the Seahawks lead, our team will be filled with a bunch of unknowns and a few moderately priced, high motor team-oriented veterans (Paul Pozlusny, anyone?).  With any luck, that will include a few unexpected "reaches" on draft day, including, perhaps, one at QB.

 

On a personal note directed to the OP, do you remember the "Why Pittsburgh wins" topic a few years ago?  The 2 teams that played in the NFC championship are very indicative of the Pittsburgh route to greatness.  Defense still wins championships, and while you can't have a bad QB, you don't need a great one.  Better-than-average will do, even though that's still a pretty hard thing to come by.

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