(06-15-2021, 10:48 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(06-15-2021, 10:44 AM)Race Bannon Wrote: It's not that you tank if Trevor goes down.  But you do have to make some decisions on priorities -- every decision you make affects the dollars spent under the cap, the future draft picks you will have, etc.  Minshew is not a grizzled veteran, he is young quarterback with a future.  Most teams with a #1 pick quarterback will prioritize his development (whatever that means).  They do not prioritize winning a championship in his rookie season.  They want a quarterback that is most compatible with the climate of developing that young #1 pick -- like a veteran that brings stability to the film room or the practice field.  If Minshew has no trade value, it's a moot point.  But if he has trade value, you might prioritize Trevor's development over the idea of winning if he goes down.

I'd be willing to bet exactly zero NFL head coaches agree with this. 

The two are not mutually exclusive.

Developing a QB   -------------------------------------  Trying to win every game

Two different things.

Then why do so many teams have back up QB's that would be hard pressed to win a game or few if pressed into service?

Also, I'd argue no one knows what Minshew's future really is.
Does anyone on this board think he will develop into a good starter or just a high level back up?
If he is only a back up, is he really already a top 10 back up QB in the league on this team as currently constructed or only on a team that has a decent roster around him?
Is really the guy who can groom a younger QB given the weaknesses we saw in his vision over his last 16 or so games? Does he even want to do that?

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