Quote:That only works if your QB is staying upright.  Brady has proven to be quite durable, but if his suspension isn't overturned and they have to start the season with their current backup, that genius will be exposed because Jimmy isn't even remotely close to Tom. 

 

The Jaguars are a team that can afford to bring in a young veteran with starting experience.  It won't break the bank, and it's far better than hoping a prospect will be ready should he be called upon. 

I guess you don't remember the season Tom went down and they still went to the playoffs with, at the time, an inexperienced QB in Matt Cassel?  Then they recouped picks, same as they did with Mallet.  Jimmy's just next in line.  Lots of teams have inexperienced backups.  Heck, we did with David Garrard and he ended up being the best QB on the roster.  IMO, this is the better route, rather than having a known commodity journeyman QB.  At least give your team the chance for lightning to strike like it did in GB with the inexperienced Rodgers backing up Favre.

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