Quote:But respectability within the division at best accounts for 6 wins-assuming a sweep of all division foes.

 

The improvement we get from the draft may or may not be enough to offset the improvement other teams will make.

 

I agree that improving the interior OL, getting a viable replacement for MJD, and at least getting a credible pass rusher is paramount to respectability.  But I think a QB is key, too.

 

If all four teams drafted the exact same players, we would improve the most, because we have the worst players to start with.  

 

I think it depends on your definition of "respectability."   To me, respectability means we have the possibility of winning against about 3/4 of the teams in the NFL.   To me, 6 wins out of 16 is the bottom rung of respectability, but it is respectability nonetheless.   But you may have a different definition of respectability. 

 

You didn't ask if a QB was key, you asked "So we could get to respectability without a quarterback?"   Of course a QB is key, but I sincerely think that we could be a respectable team with Henne at QB. 

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