Quote:If there was anything close to concrete evidence that Carr was bad because he played early, then there would maybe be an argument there. But there are plenty of examples of successful guys who came in and played right away. Roethlisberger wasn't outstanding by any stretch of the imagination his rookie year, but he played in 14 games. Also, if the hope is that we wait until the line is fortified at every position before starting him, we could be waiting a while. It's just not realistic.

Regarding the lack of concrete evidence Carr was bad because he played early...


<a class="bbc_url" href='http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/27/bob-mcnair-texans-wont-repeat-mistakes-we-made-with-david-carr'>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/27/bob-mcnair-texans-wont-repeat-mistakes-we-made-with-david-carr</a>


While I would not say McNair is as much of a football authority as a coach, it would not be a stretch to suggest McNair may have consulted with coaches past and present on the subject. It is noteworthy that the Texans have not drafted a

rookie QB highly since Carr, and no rookie has started an early season game for them since Carr.


I find the assertion that Roethlisberger was not outstanding by any stretch his rookie year to be a dubious claim.


His rookie season stats include a 13-0 record as a starter, a 66% completion percentage, and a 17-11

TD to INT ratio. That's good by almost any standard.



I think there is no one size fits all approach to QB development.


The one coach that has been with the same team long enough to develop two highly drafted rookie QBs is Marvin Lewis, who sat Carson Palmer his rookie season while playing Dalton. He successfully used both approaches.


Finally I am unsure if people are concerned that every spot on the O line is fortified as much as the o line needs a sense of continuity. Only Pasztor had anything close to extensive playing time at his current position on the o line in this scheme. If they hope to be effective in blitz pick ups and handling stunts, etc, they need time enough together to do so.

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