Quote:I think regardless of what the fanbase wants, whatever QB we draft will sit for at least part of the season, unless we have a Wilson-Flynn scenario where the new guy outclasses Henne.  Even if we were to grab Manziel or Teddy or Bortles at 3, this would be the case IMO.

 

I agree that's what should happen, but I unfortunately believe this franchise is so QB starved it probably wouldn't be as patient as it should.  I think most would be too eager to take the new car out for a spin before it's race prepped.

 

We're going have our share of struggles this season, and since we're more than a QB away I'd hope most would realize there's no use forcing the rookie to play too soon.  Yes, a Wilson rookie season is rare but possible (if not improbable), but a first round draft pick comes with an expectation that's probably higher than what should be put on the QBs in this crop.  I don't think that kind of baggage would come with a QB in the second, and certainly not with later rounds.

 

That's why, IMO, some fans were/are expecting more from a QB class than I believe it has to offer.

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