Quote:I see this idea kind of tossed around...

"no franchise caliber guys"

"not worthy of top 3-5"

"no Andrew Lucks"

 

Is it not possible to draft a guy #3 that becomes a franchise guy based on his skills and maturation process in the NFL and under Gus (and other coaches)

Why not Teddy (or Manziel or whomever) and maybe he isn't ready day 1, maybe Henne (or Gabbert) starts 8 games... or 16 games...

And Teddy is ready day 1 of 2015... Likely more ready than whatever rook is drafted #1 overall or what have you in that years draft.

 

I don't think anyone is saying a player can't be developed.  My point here is that any player who is a developmental project is not going to be considered an immediate upgrade for Henne.  He's going to require time to develop into the eventual starter.  I think most people feel that way.  There are probably only a few on this board who truly subscribe to the mindset that there is a legitimate immediate starter in the draft.

 

The point of this thread is that your best "bridge" option right now appears to be the guy who currently holds the starting position.  I would imagine the front office is getting ready to announce they've come to terms with Henne for an extension so they can have that insurance policy in place prior to the draft.  Henne knows the system, and he is serviceable until the eventual starter is up to speed. 

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