(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.

I think you are confusing two things -- (1) the maximal effort to win every game, which is there; and (2) the roster priorities you set, with every spot and every dollar costing you somewhere else.

I will give you an example to help picture: you have one million extra dollars to spend. It comes down to an seasoned backup QB, one that could be ready to take over a championship caliber team in the playoffs, or a younger receiver with huge upside to develop alongside Trevor.

Both players will help you "win," when called upon. In that situation, you prioritize the player that will put Trevor in a position to win and grow. You do not prioritize the playoff run without Trevor.

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