(10-12-2020, 01:24 PM)Corriewf Wrote:

(10-12-2020, 12:24 PM)SamusAranX Wrote: That's the thing; we have "risked it all" and then continually drafted to try and make the team fit the QB (and hence, retroactively justify the pick) multiple times:

Leftwich in 2003 
Gabbert in 2011
Bortles in 2014

We are 0-3 on high first round QB's. 

It's a crapshoot, and what's worse, it can muck the waters for future drafts. 

I'm not saying don't draft a QB at all next year; but don't reach because you need one, because at his floor, Minshew is a good placeholder who can deliver some wins with other talent on the field. That's not a bad floor to be at, frankly.

You have to take chances if the elite talent is there. If it isn’t roll BAP and I’m OK with Minshew again next year. 

Agreed. If we're picking first overall, take Lawrence. Although I'm not as high on him as some, I can not deny the kid's talent or deny that picking first overall means Minshew likely isn't "the guy".

If we're picking 3rd-5th, It is a bit more muddled. I want to see Fields play before being sold on him being a top 5 pick. I'm not sold on Lance and won't get any more games to watch. I'd like to see how Trask finishes the year. And a few other QBs too. As of right now I'd be more inclined to continue building the team around the QB instead of reaching for a QB. The OL isn't perfect, Robinson is a FA, Linder is always hurt, both guards are unimpressive usually.... There's certainly room to get better there. TE is still lacking a legit weapon. And the defense could use a lot of help.

By college season's end (and Minshew's 2nd season), I may feel differently about when and where to draft a QB.

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