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This is a hypothetical question. I'd be surprised if our front office is currently looking for any quality prospects on other rosters. But I am just really unhappy over the prospect of waiting out an entire season of mediocre-to-bad QB play. All this so we can draft a rookie in 2006 who may not be a good starter until 2007! (That is, assuming he lives up to expectations at all.)
If Saban really wants to win now, he should get the very best prospect out there who is currently not starting for his team. And I believe that player to be Billy Volek of the Tennessee Titans. Volek has been astonishing in every appearance he has made, displaying all the skills, accuracy and arm strength of a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback.
Volek was very impressive last year, putting up huge games in relief of Steve McNair and has again impressed this past preseason, leading all QBs with over 500 yards passing(!). He is a pure passer in the Marino mold who would be an excellent QB in Linehan's system.
So, to my original question: If you could get a great young quarterback (who might only need a few weeks of practice in a new system to begin playing) and could get you wins this season, what would you pay? The Titans do have real needs and we do have great depth at certain positions, including WR, RB and LB.
Also, unlike others, I'm not opposed to trading a draft pick for a very good player, so long as that player is truly a quality starter. That was the problem with our past GM, paying too much for too little. That doesn't mean you can't trade a good pick and still get a great player.
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I start very few threads and this is something I'd like to see debated. I'd pay a 2nd for Volek, or a starter and two backups for him. That's how good the man is.
If Saban really wants to win now, he should get the very best prospect out there who is currently not starting for his team. And I believe that player to be Billy Volek of the Tennessee Titans. Volek has been astonishing in every appearance he has made, displaying all the skills, accuracy and arm strength of a Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback.
Volek was very impressive last year, putting up huge games in relief of Steve McNair and has again impressed this past preseason, leading all QBs with over 500 yards passing(!). He is a pure passer in the Marino mold who would be an excellent QB in Linehan's system.
So, to my original question: If you could get a great young quarterback (who might only need a few weeks of practice in a new system to begin playing) and could get you wins this season, what would you pay? The Titans do have real needs and we do have great depth at certain positions, including WR, RB and LB.
Also, unlike others, I'm not opposed to trading a draft pick for a very good player, so long as that player is truly a quality starter. That was the problem with our past GM, paying too much for too little. That doesn't mean you can't trade a good pick and still get a great player.
Sorry for the long-winded post, but I start very few threads and this is something I'd like to see debated. I'd pay a 2nd for Volek, or a starter and two backups for him. That's how good the man is.
