(10-12-2020, 01:48 PM)Kane Wrote:

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

I agree. Take Lawrence if we get the #1 overall pick or if he's on the board when we pick, but if he isn't, don't reach for a QB. Take the BAP. We have enough needs on this team that an elite player at any position would certainly help. We reached for Gabbert and Bortles and look what happened. Reaching for a QB with a top 10 pick is never a good idea. I'd rather wait and see what is available with our late first round pick or even our high second round pick. Maybe we can find a proven QB in that range.

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