(02-06-2019, 04:18 PM)ATLjag Wrote: Coughlin, Caldwell, (and Marone) are under pressure to win this next year from Khan; I don't foresee the team going the long term route of a so-so bridge veteran QB and develop a non-1st round QB draft pick for down the road.  That leaves Foles or Haskins (or another 1st round draft pick QB based on their scouts' analysis) as the likely alternatives.  

It is easy to fall in love with draft picks, but they are, and will always be, an unknown on how they will adjust to or perform in the NFL.  The highest probability of getting good performance out of the QB position next year is putting in a QB that has been in the NFL and performed well.  If Foles can be afforded, I am convinced that Coughlin and Caldwell will go in this direction.  If a bidding war ensues, similar to Cousins last year (or Olivier Vernon years before), the Jag's decision makers have shown that they will walk away if the price gets too high.  The window for this team, and Khan's patience, are both short at this time.

This is how Ive been thinking about it as well.  Hard to go into a season depending on a rookie with your job in his hand.  If Foles can start for three +- years that affords you to stock up on other positions in the draft (unless your coveted qb falls to you).  Also allows you more time in further drafts to find a replacement.  I’m all for drafting the next franchise quarterback.  But too many turn out to be busts or just not live up to the potential (Gabbert, Blake).

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