(08-15-2024, 08:26 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(08-14-2024, 04:47 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: I understand exactly.  Beathard is a FA as well and might go somewhere to be the starter.  Its unlikely as well but anything could happen.  People on here said Minshew isn't a starter so we shall see.

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If I was the Vikings I would have traded a 6th for him.  It would of been a higher pick than our 6th but they obviously aren't very high on him.  I'd take Mac over Darnold.

Suggesting CJB as a starter. strawman much?

The difference between Mac and Darnold LAST YEAR was that one was a UFA and one wasn't. So one costs picks AND cash, the other just costs cash. If neither one is going to be the long-term solution, which would the savvy GM pursue? Next year, Mac will be a UFA and Darnold will likely be one as well. We'll see then if that changes the story. Darnold had more systemic experience, playing with mutliple teams in multiple roles. If the plan was to darft a rook and groom them into starting, Darnold's experience is certainly a greater asset than Mac's. Sometimes being able to throw a ball over them mountains isn't the only thing you're looking for in a QB.

I really think this undervaluing of Mac Jones is based on his user name. Jones was caught in a terrible situation last year in New England, but he's a career 66% passers and has more TDs than INTs in two of his three seasons and 10 more TDs for his career. The guy is a 25 year old borderline starter who clearly got caught up in the whirlpool that is Foxboro post-GOAT. He's still talented and I would lay money that he's a starter somewhere next season.

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