Quote:David Garrard, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Russel Wilson, Brad Johnson, Tom Brady, Marc Bulger.

 

Hey, Mark Brunnell was a 5th rounder. Rich Gannon. (4th) Matt Hasselbeck.

 

Going back further into history.. There was a Redskins QB in the 80's-90's that I can't remember.

 

And then there is Aaron Rodgers, who was a first rounder, but he gave credence to the sitting behind a starter before you start philosophy. But yeah, it's possible to find them. I think it's even more possible to find them nowadays since the QB position is so scrutinized.

 

I think it's more possible to find them now because passing offense have spread throughout the college and even high school levels.

 

More guys are developing passing techniques and reading defenses, which should make for more candidates to develop.

 

That said, I still firmly maintain you almost have to get your QB early.  The ones you listed are still the exceptions, not the rule.

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