adamprez2003
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ckparrothead said:I see reasons why Culpepper deserves that opportunity, given the success he has established in this league for a long time couple with his knee recovery, but I see no reason to continue giving Harrington opportunities that he has had and blown time and time again.
And again, this is why I say you need to put Daunte back in the game at some point this year. You need to know.
The reason I brought up the issue of drafting a QB is because we may have a rare opportunity. This draft holds two, potentially up to four quarterbacks that could grade out somewhere between mid-first round and second round levels.
I keep hearing that Jamarcus Russell is surpassing Brian Brohm on draft boards...and the chatter is too consistent to ignore. Brohm himself may stay or may come out, and if he does come out what I am hearing is that he's no guaranteed top 10 guy because scouts think he's not ready yet (for whatever reason). I also know that Troy Smith will have a tough time cracking the top 10 or 15 because of height and off-field character questions...yet on the field he's a phenomenal QUARTERBACK (not a runner). Also, we don't know where Drew Stanton is going to end up when all is said and done...and the draft does always seem to give you one guy that becomes a fast riser. This year it could be anyone from Kevin Kolb to Lester Ricard to John Beck.
The only certainty at this point is that Brady Quinn will go top 5, if not #1 overall.
You have to look at both sides of these things, the best talents available as well as your team needs. In an NFL where it is considered acceptable to have a young QB sit your bench for two full seasons, that gives Culpepper a lot of time to get out there and do his damage before the team is faced with a "one stays, one goes" dilemma.
And let me tell you, the Chargers' dilemma with Drew Brees and Phil Rivers, that's one dilemma I'd love to be dealing with.
The QBs you just mentioned are all worth a shot if available though it depends where. Brian Brohm if available when we pick would be a must. He is perfectly suited for our offense. Troy Smith if he were to fall to the second would be a good pickup but I feel using our first on him would be too much of a gamble. I am not sure his game will translate to the pros and more importantly our system. I have questions about how much time he needs for plays to develop. I would be willing to risk a 2nd rounder to find out but a first would almost be too much of a gamble. Jamarcus Russell would be interesting. Has some great tools. Kevin Kolb intrigues me and I think he could be great value with a 3rd or 4th but I'll need to see him in allstar games to determine how he looks under center as opposed to shotgun. He was under center for alot of his last TV game and he looked alright but not completely comfortable. I would like to see some more improvement come January. Beck seems like a Detmer type but maybe I'm wrong on him.
Personally if the value is right I'm for drafting a QB but right now I think Brohm is the only one who would stack up to a first rounder though Russell would be an interesting option