Quote:Let's not lie. That's not what he said. Title is misleading. But, consider the source...


He's not saying anything anyone doesn't know. The odds aren't in favor of finding a franchise QB.


However, that's not what most people are expecting, either. You always want someone in the wings that's young and has room to grow (regardless of the chances something will ever happen for him), just as you'd also like veteran experience there, too.


The short window he's looking at is also skewed by the two QB system effect as well. More is being asked of whoever the backup is, and since most QBs need seasoning (as Dave loves to put it) there's not enough patience or time for development anymore with most clubs. That wasn't always the case, and you could argue that it shouldn't be the case.


I much prefer the three QB system where you can have your veteran and developmental QB, too.

This is personally what I advocate. Years ago you had the starter, back up and developmental guy. When the developmental guy was better than the back up then he moved up. And then you drafted another developmental guy. Over time some one beat out the other and a new starter emerged. And the system just keeps repeating.


The Flaccos, Lucks and RG3s have destroyed everyone's expectations and has caused teams to not have the time you mentioned.

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