humpback said:
I know you guys are passionate about your team and all, but I find it hard to believe that you really think 2 2nd rounders for a guy who was one of the worst QB's in the NFL last year and has an albatross of a contract is an awful offer. I mean, the market is what the market is, and there are reasons why no one is beating down your door for him.
Honestly Reich seems to have a pretty big ego, I'd take advantage of it before someone talks some sense into him.
You can literally cut the guy next year if he doesn't do well. Also compared to the other QBs available he's most QBs available his overall resume outside of Stafford and Goff is still pretty successful compared to the others on the market. And that doesn't include Watson because I have a feeling HOU is gonna try to attempt to keep him against his will and Prescott I think get at least franchised by Dal because its not like they have another option at this point. As you'll see based on whats out there and what success in their career they've had teams outside of drafting one of the top guys there isn't a lot of good options. We're talking Wentz here who was a former MVP QB until he got hurt. Not only did he decline but the whole team so some teams might see that from a coaching issue more then the player.
Lets look at the guys available per FA/Trade now
Carr: Overall has been inconsistent. Still a fairly decent player. Based on what OAK wants for him to facilitate a Watson trade not really worth giving all that up IMHO. I like Carr but at a lower price.
Ryan Fitzpatrick: Fitzmagic I think has finally run out. Serviceable short term starter good back up
Mitch Trubisky: If you are looking at him to start for you then your team has bigger issues
Nick Foles: We in Philly (at least those not swinging off his junk constantly) know he's a really good back up and a serviceable reliever to come in for a few games if you main guy goes down. Shouldn't be viewed as a starter at this point in his career.
Teddy Bridgewater: Ok player consistently avg though. Hasn't been the same since the knee injury. Serviceable stop gap bridge for anyone who may want to draft a guy in the next year or two and let the guy sit for a year.
Jamis Winston: Major off the field issues in college and FSU covered up two sexual assault cases against him as well as another claim from an Uber driver in Arizona not long ago. Never has shown great accuracy at the NFL level. Ton of baggage. Can throw for a lot of yards but how much was that do to the REC he had in TB. Also Consider he just left TB and they did a 180 with TB12 and won a SB what does that say about Winston? SHould've at least been a WC contender with Winston. Does the baggage outweigh the talent or vice versa?
Andy Dalton: The Ginger Rifle had a decent 2020 but again at this point in his career he's a serviceable stop gap. Not a guy for a team looking for SB aspirations. Another good player to use if you want to develop a younger QB behind him
Cam Newtown: Former MVP but he's clearly done. Had a good year in terms of character in NE but if this guy can't do well under BB you probably should hang it up. he's lost most of his arm strength and it's just sad and embarrassing watching him
Jacoby Brisset: I think Indy will bring him back as a back up to whoever they get if he comes on a reasonable deal. I liked Jacoby in College but in the NFL he's a back up. If the Eagles Trade Wentz and keep Hurts and allow Sudfield to go I could see him coming in to back up Hurt if the price is reasonable considering the connection with Brisset and Coach SIrianni
Jimmy G: Injury Prone at this point. I still like his potential if a QB needy team wants to buy low. Not sure what SF asking price will be but if it's reasonable its worth a shot
Sam Darnold: I was never really a big fan. Hasn't been great in the NFL. Some teams might say its the Adam Gase effect. I can't say for sure given I didn't watch much of NYJ. Still Young enough to develop into something but not a guy for a team looking at SB aspirations
Tyrod Taylor: Ultimate team player outside of Fitzy. Got a raw deal in LAC with the medical staff. He's a serviceable player but again another avg stop gap QB.
AJ McCarron: Career Back up
Colt McCoy: Career back up with starter experience
RG3: Started for Lamar Jackson when hurt but was benched for very punchable face Trace McSorely. Decent back up not sure what he has left. Happy RG3 was humbled at this level and came back and competed though as a team player
Matt Barkley: Uh pretty disastrous NFL career. Eagles fans will remember this guy from the Kelly Era and his debut was something that was uh lets just say very forgetful. Probably shouldn't even be in the league
Nate Sudefield: I like his competitiveness and he's Nick Foles long lost twin (Seriously look at a Foles/Suddy comparison photo and tell me these two aren't related), serviceable back up. Teams seem to like the kid.
Joe Flacco: Wrong side of 30. I always liked the Local guy but his career is winding down
Cj Beatherd: Started a few games in SF over the last few yrs thanks to Jimmy G's injuries. Lets just say I think SF fans will be happy to see him leave.
Blaine Gabbert: Back Up SB winning QB. Off and on starter through his career. Couldn't solidify himself over Colin Kaepernick as the starter when both were in SF all those years ago. Back Up
Geno Smith: One of the more overhyped prospects over the years at the position. Never materialized into anything
Mike Glennon: Has made a lot of money for a lot of suckitude. Starter experience back up
Brian Hoyer: Ok Back up another one of those team guys.