Quote:You can, but as a general rule, franchise QBs are not going to be found via trade, for myriad reasons.

 

First, player trades rarely happen in the NFL.

 

Secondly, QB is such a valuable commodity, it's rare for one that is truly franchise caliber to be available for trade.  Far more often than not, those available for trade are just guys...with the occasional pro bowl caliber player.

 

A team can improve their QB situation by trading for one.  That is a far different proposition than finding a franchise QB by trading for one.

 

I'm not arguing against the above. 

 

I am arguing against being close minded and not exploring/ considering ALL possibilities. 

 

I see Bridgewater as a franchise level QB from this draft. AFter him, its pot luck. I think Ryan Mallett provides a better chance of being that franchise QB than any of the remaining QB draft class. But even he's not a sure thing. In any event, I want the Jags acquiring 2 QB this offseason regardless of the method thats taken. Whether that be drafting 2, trading for 2, drafting one and trading for one, FA for one, draft for one, etc etc. 

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