Quote:There isn't proof that starting a qb early makes them mediocre for their career.

 

<sigh>

 

Let's try it again.

 

Let's say there is a player who is now, and will always be, mediocre, they will be mediocre for their career. Nothing to do with when they're started - just that that's their upper limit of talent. You can start them tomorrow, and you'll get mediocrity. You can start them next year and you'll get mediocrity.

 

Let's say there is another player who is raw and unfinished. They're not ready to start now, but when they do the sky's the limit - they will improve year on year, and with a little time and a little coaching, they will be a perennial pro-bowler.

 

Which of these players is better value with any given draft pick?

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