(01-16-2024, 10:08 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(01-16-2024, 09:20 AM)snarkyguy_he_him_his Wrote: That's just hyperbole that makes you look like you're his wife.

To the NFL he's not even a top 10 QB.

we got two first rounders for Ramsay because he was a top THREE CB.

His EPA rating with the horrible OL puts him 13th in the league.
His EPA rating when factoring the snaps of horrible OL play puts him at 3rd in the league.

There are valid reasons why most of the NFL universe view him as a franchise QB with a few issues to sort out - hampered by a bad line. 

Are you calling half a dozen former NFL QBs with big broadcasting jobs and another half dozen former NFL HC's in similar positions "his wife?" 

It is telling that 99% of the biggest Lawrence detractors all have no recommendation beyond keeping him when pressed on what they'll do about "how bad he is." 

The kid makes some dumb decisions at times that he needs to grow out of and fast. That's fair. 
But they pale in comparison to the other factors holding him back. They all appear fixable to me.  He also played through 4 significant injuries this sesason behind a ridiculously bad line. If that last sentence is just excuses to you, you should reevaluate your definition of excuses vs reasons. 

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On topic - 
Despite already giving the long winded version on the thread topic - I think a brief overview is good perspective here:

OFFENSE:
Fix the OL and have a top ten offense - EASILY
Abandoning the limitation of OL selections to those with ZBS traits will need to be part of the equation

DEFENSE:
This one is more tricky with a new DC and staff incoming, but :
Add a interior pass rusher and a third edge to rotate + a quality nickel and solid competition at SS

Should be a solid-mid-tier or better defense with those adds - good enough to slug it out with the tinhorns for the division

The defensive stance people take when others dare tell them that Lawrence isn't the chosen one is just staggering to me.

He has issues. He's young, but he's played 3 years of college ball and now 3 years of NFL ball. He hasn't corrected his issues.

I've said it before give him a top 10 line he will have a fantastic season.

But a generational QB would still be successful. He's just normal. Which is fine.

But stop thinking he will ever be Mahomes or Brady.. or even Aikman or Young.

EDIT: the 49ers have like the 20th ranked offensive line and they are going to the superbowl. Is Brock Purdy that much better? That's sad for Trevor

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