(11-07-2019, 04:12 PM)Corriewf Wrote:

(11-07-2019, 03:03 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: To the bolded: 
We had Bortles at that point, not Foles/Minshew. Making that sin a much greater sin. 

To the RED: 
Not drafting a QB in 2020 isn't betting the franchise.  It's showing patience about evaluating the talent on the roster. 
Just because there are a couple of QBs in next year's draft that folks are very hyped about doesn't mean we are ruining a chance of a dynasty by not taking one.  A fear of missing out approach is not a wise one when it comes to selecting QBs IMO. 

I don't hate the notion of selecting a QB with one of our 2020 1st rounders if the right guy falls into our laps. I do think it would be unwise to trade up for a guy. That draft capital came at a cost and we need to maximize it.  And I'm probably selecting a QB at all if Foles plays really well in the remaining weeks of 2019.
 Long way to go before we're putting together big boards, and lots can change between now and then.

Your football IQ along with others on this board is much greater than mine. I’m just extrapolating from years of reading here and hypothesizing based on a hypothetical future. Foles could come out and ball out, and play until he’s 40 here in Jacksonville making all of this hyperbole at best. 

I essentially am arguing that we have been too patient as a franchise. Yes, some patience is required. You can’t expect a rookie to come out there and understand the game. The game needs to slow down for them. But.. big ole Kim Kardashian Butt, we have been overly patient in many many instances costing us excellent draft picks and winning seasons. 

I still argue it’s betting the franchise on Minshew. Minshew is way better than Bortles but I’m not ready to say he’s a future Mahomes, Watson, or Rodgers. Being aggressive and drafting a possible franchise QB and letting them compete is not a bad idea. It may not be the best use of draft capital if Minshew balls out going forward but it’s insurance to a franchise that desperately needs it.

I would argue against that.  In my opinion both Blaine Gabbert and Blake Bortles were thrown into a starting role way too early.  Had either one of them sat for a season and developed properly perhaps they would have done better.

Regarding Minshew, yes it sucks for him to revert back to the role that he started the season in (backup quarterback), but in the long run that may turn out to be the best thing for him.  He has the chance to learn behind a veteran.

I wouldn't be opposed to drafting another QB next season to challenge him for the backup role, but the dilemma is opened up about having to keep 3 QB's on the roster if they draft a really good prospect... especially one that might actually put up a good challenge.  I wouldn't want to use a whole bunch of draft capital (ie., trading up) to get a QB though.  I would stick to a BAP philosophy in the draft for the most part.

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