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  • @texasag1969 said:

    Excellent bottom line! 😁

    Cuz StoneCold AG says so..Did you know or has it been posted, that Allen has had surgery on both shoulders? call in our crack medical team.

    @gumby73 said:

    Cuz StoneCold AG says so..Did you know or has it been posted, that Allen has had surgery on both shoulders? call in our crack medical team.

    Nope cuz I am admittedly biased towards building great defense and this is a phenomenal class to do that with. He came back his senior season so he could get shoulder surgery and move into the 1st round of the draft. I'd say after this past season that both goals were more than attained.

  • Does everyone want me to join a "camp"?

    @gunz41 said:

    Does everyone want me to join a "camp"?

    Nope, the Camps are going to be fluid anyway. You lost me at the Lakers though.

    It's not like us fans have any say in the matter- the FO is going to do what they think best.

  • I just thought it was interesting. Especially when considering some of the stuff I read from people on here. I havent been reading that long, couple years maybe, but it is certainly interesting to read the opinions of people on here. Just take one of the most talked about points recently, Jimmy Garappolo. What I have read most people do not want him, with people saying things like look at the history of other QB's from New England or if New England wants to trade him then there must be a reason. I am sorry if you dont agree, and everyone has a right to their opinion, and doesn't make me right, but JG is NOT Matt Cassell or others. Just because some others haven't worked out doesn't mean he wouldn't. And NE has a history of not paying a lot of people and getting rid of people before they have to pay them. I can certainly remember when there was a Camp Jimmy G on here, and now that he has spent a couple years in the best organization in the NFL he has gotten worse? So because others have seemed to be system QB then he must be too? Maybe NE does feel like Brady will be around for a few more years and don't want to let JG walk next year for nothing, or they don't want that huge franchise tag to pay him, or maybe they also like what they see in Brissett? I don't know, and I am not saying the Browns should trade for him, and certainly not saying giving up a 1st round pick for him, but just because someone else didn't work out doesn't mean someone else wouldn't.

    And then there is the love for the college QB's, especially Trubisky. There is just as much a chance that he is worse than Jimmy G than not. The young man hasn't played a down in the NFL, and we have seen Jimmy G play and play well, so exactly what makes him more valuable? Because he is a college QB? Because he is bigger? Because he is the highest rated QB? Because he is from Ohio? Since I like this research, and now the entire NFL, since 2000, these are the 1st round QB's:

    2000: Chad Pennington- best QB from year: 6th Round Tom Brady

    2001: Michael Vick- best QB from year: 2nd Round Drew Brees

    2002: David Carr, Joey Harrington, and Patrick Ramsey- best QB from draft: probably 3rd round Josh McCown

    2003: Carson Palmer, Byron Leftwich, Kyle Boller, Rex Grossman- best QB from draft: Carson Palmer

    2004: Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, JP Losman- best QB from draft: the top 3 have all been very good

    2005: Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Jason Campbell- best QB from draft: Aaron Rodgers

    2006: Vince Young, Matt Leinhart, Jay Cutler- best QB from draft: Jay Cutler but doesn't say much

    2007: Jamarcus Russell, Brady Quinn- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2008: Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco- best QB from draft: Matt Ryan

    2009: Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez, Josh Freeman- best QB from draft- Matt Stafford

    2010: Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow- best QB from draft- Sam Bradford but doesn't say much

    2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    2012: Andrew Luck, RG3, Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden- best QB from draft: I would say 3rd round Russell Wilson

    2013: EJ Manuel- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2014: Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel, Teddy Twatwater- best QB from draft: Derek Carr

    2015: Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota- best QB from draft: both have been pretty good

    2016: Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, and Paxton Lynch- best QB from draft: 4th round Dak Prescott

    So that is 17 years. Best QB from draft has been a 1st rounder 8 of the 17 years, with 6 of the 17 being good QB's. 45 QB's taken in 1st round since 2000. If I were the Browns, there are at best 15 I would have liked as my starter in that time, so 33%. There are 8 drafted after 1st round that would be good to have.

    I am not saying shouldn't draft one, not in the slightest. I don't see bad in either Mitch or at time Watson, but what makes people think so highly of a draft pick over someone in the NFL already? Or better yet, since the topic has been Jimmy G, how many teams in the NFL would he be the starter for? At least 12. Here are the teams I think have a better option than him. New England, Baltimore, Cinncinati (50/50), Pittsburgh, Indy, Tennessee, Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego, Dallas, New York, Washington (50/50), Detroit, Green Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans Tampa Bay, Arizona, Seattle. I hope whatever the Browns decide, its the right thing, whether it is someone on another roster, someone on the Browns roster, or a college player

    As for what I think the Browns should do? Whatever makes them better. I am not really in a "camp" because there are so many other variables to it then just a single player. I guess that may be the difference, and I guess it can be good and bad, but I look at any team I am watching in a coaches mindset and not a fans like most do. But I think I would go defense

    @gunz41 said:

    I just thought it was interesting.

    As for what I think the Browns should do? Whatever makes them better. I am not really in a "camp" because there are so many other variables to it then just a single player. I guess that may be the difference, and I guess it can be good and bad, but I look at any team I am watching in a coaches mindset and not a fans like most do. But I think I would go defense

    And it, as in lamenting past errors, has been interesting at some point for just about everyone here, but now it's only about Sashi & Co. and where, if anywhere, they will take us. Their 2016 performance was mixed, but makes sense in a "grand scheme" I think I see. This 2017 off-season should be a lot more revealing... and one can argue the early returns, i.e., the Collins trade and signing, are encouraging.

    But the rest of your last post was good stuff... very good stuff... researched... reasoned... spell-checked... 😉

    Welcome to the fray.

  • I just thought it was interesting. Especially when considering some of the stuff I read from people on here. I havent been reading that long, couple years maybe, but it is certainly interesting to read the opinions of people on here. Just take one of the most talked about points recently, Jimmy Garappolo. What I have read most people do not want him, with people saying things like look at the history of other QB's from New England or if New England wants to trade him then there must be a reason. I am sorry if you dont agree, and everyone has a right to their opinion, and doesn't make me right, but JG is NOT Matt Cassell or others. Just because some others haven't worked out doesn't mean he wouldn't. And NE has a history of not paying a lot of people and getting rid of people before they have to pay them. I can certainly remember when there was a Camp Jimmy G on here, and now that he has spent a couple years in the best organization in the NFL he has gotten worse? So because others have seemed to be system QB then he must be too? Maybe NE does feel like Brady will be around for a few more years and don't want to let JG walk next year for nothing, or they don't want that huge franchise tag to pay him, or maybe they also like what they see in Brissett? I don't know, and I am not saying the Browns should trade for him, and certainly not saying giving up a 1st round pick for him, but just because someone else didn't work out doesn't mean someone else wouldn't.

    And then there is the love for the college QB's, especially Trubisky. There is just as much a chance that he is worse than Jimmy G than not. The young man hasn't played a down in the NFL, and we have seen Jimmy G play and play well, so exactly what makes him more valuable? Because he is a college QB? Because he is bigger? Because he is the highest rated QB? Because he is from Ohio? Since I like this research, and now the entire NFL, since 2000, these are the 1st round QB's:

    2000: Chad Pennington- best QB from year: 6th Round Tom Brady

    2001: Michael Vick- best QB from year: 2nd Round Drew Brees

    2002: David Carr, Joey Harrington, and Patrick Ramsey- best QB from draft: probably 3rd round Josh McCown

    2003: Carson Palmer, Byron Leftwich, Kyle Boller, Rex Grossman- best QB from draft: Carson Palmer

    2004: Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, JP Losman- best QB from draft: the top 3 have all been very good

    2005: Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Jason Campbell- best QB from draft: Aaron Rodgers

    2006: Vince Young, Matt Leinhart, Jay Cutler- best QB from draft: Jay Cutler but doesn't say much

    2007: Jamarcus Russell, Brady Quinn- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2008: Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco- best QB from draft: Matt Ryan

    2009: Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez, Josh Freeman- best QB from draft- Matt Stafford

    2010: Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow- best QB from draft- Sam Bradford but doesn't say much

    2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    2012: Andrew Luck, RG3, Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden- best QB from draft: I would say 3rd round Russell Wilson

    2013: EJ Manuel- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2014: Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel, Teddy Twatwater- best QB from draft: Derek Carr

    2015: Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota- best QB from draft: both have been pretty good

    2016: Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, and Paxton Lynch- best QB from draft: 4th round Dak Prescott

    So that is 17 years. Best QB from draft has been a 1st rounder 8 of the 17 years, with 6 of the 17 being good QB's. 45 QB's taken in 1st round since 2000. If I were the Browns, there are at best 15 I would have liked as my starter in that time, so 33%. There are 8 drafted after 1st round that would be good to have.

    I am not saying shouldn't draft one, not in the slightest. I don't see bad in either Mitch or at time Watson, but what makes people think so highly of a draft pick over someone in the NFL already? Or better yet, since the topic has been Jimmy G, how many teams in the NFL would he be the starter for? At least 12. Here are the teams I think have a better option than him. New England, Baltimore, Cinncinati (50/50), Pittsburgh, Indy, Tennessee, Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego, Dallas, New York, Washington (50/50), Detroit, Green Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans Tampa Bay, Arizona, Seattle. I hope whatever the Browns decide, its the right thing, whether it is someone on another roster, someone on the Browns roster, or a college player

    As for what I think the Browns should do? Whatever makes them better. I am not really in a "camp" because there are so many other variables to it then just a single player. I guess that may be the difference, and I guess it can be good and bad, but I look at any team I am watching in a coaches mindset and not a fans like most do. But I think I would go defense

    @gunz41 said:

    I just thought it was interesting. Especially when considering some of the stuff I read from people on here. I havent been reading that long, couple years maybe, but it is certainly interesting to read the opinions of people on here. Just take one of the most talked about points recently, Jimmy Garappolo. What I have read most people do not want him, with people saying things like look at the history of other QB's from New England or if New England wants to trade him then there must be a reason. I am sorry if you dont agree, and everyone has a right to their opinion, and doesn't make me right, but JG is NOT Matt Cassell or others. Just because some others haven't worked out doesn't mean he wouldn't. And NE has a history of not paying a lot of people and getting rid of people before they have to pay them. I can certainly remember when there was a Camp Jimmy G on here, and now that he has spent a couple years in the best organization in the NFL he has gotten worse? So because others have seemed to be system QB then he must be too? Maybe NE does feel like Brady will be around for a few more years and don't want to let JG walk next year for nothing, or they don't want that huge franchise tag to pay him, or maybe they also like what they see in Brissett? I don't know, and I am not saying the Browns should trade for him, and certainly not saying giving up a 1st round pick for him, but just because someone else didn't work out doesn't mean someone else wouldn't.

    And then there is the love for the college QB's, especially Trubisky. There is just as much a chance that he is worse than Jimmy G than not. The young man hasn't played a down in the NFL, and we have seen Jimmy G play and play well, so exactly what makes him more valuable? Because he is a college QB? Because he is bigger? Because he is the highest rated QB? Because he is from Ohio? Since I like this research, and now the entire NFL, since 2000, these are the 1st round QB's:

    2000: Chad Pennington- best QB from year: 6th Round Tom Brady

    2001: Michael Vick- best QB from year: 2nd Round Drew Brees

    2002: David Carr, Joey Harrington, and Patrick Ramsey- best QB from draft: probably 3rd round Josh McCown

    2003: Carson Palmer, Byron Leftwich, Kyle Boller, Rex Grossman- best QB from draft: Carson Palmer

    2004: Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, JP Losman- best QB from draft: the top 3 have all been very good

    2005: Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Jason Campbell- best QB from draft: Aaron Rodgers

    2006: Vince Young, Matt Leinhart, Jay Cutler- best QB from draft: Jay Cutler but doesn't say much

    2007: Jamarcus Russell, Brady Quinn- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2008: Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco- best QB from draft: Matt Ryan

    2009: Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez, Josh Freeman- best QB from draft- Matt Stafford

    2010: Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow- best QB from draft- Sam Bradford but doesn't say much

    2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    2012: Andrew Luck, RG3, Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden- best QB from draft: I would say 3rd round Russell Wilson

    2013: EJ Manuel- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2014: Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel, Teddy Twatwater- best QB from draft: Derek Carr

    2015: Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota- best QB from draft: both have been pretty good

    2016: Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, and Paxton Lynch- best QB from draft: 4th round Dak Prescott

    So that is 17 years. Best QB from draft has been a 1st rounder 8 of the 17 years, with 6 of the 17 being good QB's. 45 QB's taken in 1st round since 2000. If I were the Browns, there are at best 15 I would have liked as my starter in that time, so 33%. There are 8 drafted after 1st round that would be good to have.

    I am not saying shouldn't draft one, not in the slightest. I don't see bad in either Mitch or at time Watson, but what makes people think so highly of a draft pick over someone in the NFL already? Or better yet, since the topic has been Jimmy G, how many teams in the NFL would he be the starter for? At least 12. Here are the teams I think have a better option than him. New England, Baltimore, Cinncinati (50/50), Pittsburgh, Indy, Tennessee, Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego, Dallas, New York, Washington (50/50), Detroit, Green Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans Tampa Bay, Arizona, Seattle. I hope whatever the Browns decide, its the right thing, whether it is someone on another roster, someone on the Browns roster, or a college player

    As for what I think the Browns should do? Whatever makes them better. I am not really in a "camp" because there are so many other variables to it then just a single player. I guess that may be the difference, and I guess it can be good and bad, but I look at any team I am watching in a coaches mindset and not a fans like most do. But I think I would go defense

    Well stated. I was, and remain, a JG fan & prefer to obtain his services. That being said & being a Browns' fan, I will support whatever decision is made.

    As far as your question I have bolded, I think, in our society, a lot of folks are in love with the "unknown" as the possibilities for excellence seem limitless hence the desire for a draftee. We'l see what happens.

    Mike

  • @gunz41 said:

    I just thought it was interesting. Especially when considering some of the stuff I read from people on here. I havent been reading that long, couple years maybe, but it is certainly interesting to read the opinions of people on here. Just take one of the most talked about points recently, Jimmy Garappolo. What I have read most people do not want him, with people saying things like look at the history of other QB's from New England or if New England wants to trade him then there must be a reason. I am sorry if you dont agree, and everyone has a right to their opinion, and doesn't make me right, but JG is NOT Matt Cassell or others. Just because some others haven't worked out doesn't mean he wouldn't. And NE has a history of not paying a lot of people and getting rid of people before they have to pay them. I can certainly remember when there was a Camp Jimmy G on here, and now that he has spent a couple years in the best organization in the NFL he has gotten worse? So because others have seemed to be system QB then he must be too? Maybe NE does feel like Brady will be around for a few more years and don't want to let JG walk next year for nothing, or they don't want that huge franchise tag to pay him, or maybe they also like what they see in Brissett? I don't know, and I am not saying the Browns should trade for him, and certainly not saying giving up a 1st round pick for him, but just because someone else didn't work out doesn't mean someone else wouldn't.

    And then there is the love for the college QB's, especially Trubisky. There is just as much a chance that he is worse than Jimmy G than not. The young man hasn't played a down in the NFL, and we have seen Jimmy G play and play well, so exactly what makes him more valuable? Because he is a college QB? Because he is bigger? Because he is the highest rated QB? Because he is from Ohio? Since I like this research, and now the entire NFL, since 2000, these are the 1st round QB's:

    2000: Chad Pennington- best QB from year: 6th Round Tom Brady

    2001: Michael Vick- best QB from year: 2nd Round Drew Brees

    2002: David Carr, Joey Harrington, and Patrick Ramsey- best QB from draft: probably 3rd round Josh McCown

    2003: Carson Palmer, Byron Leftwich, Kyle Boller, Rex Grossman- best QB from draft: Carson Palmer

    2004: Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger, JP Losman- best QB from draft: the top 3 have all been very good

    2005: Alex Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Jason Campbell- best QB from draft: Aaron Rodgers

    2006: Vince Young, Matt Leinhart, Jay Cutler- best QB from draft: Jay Cutler but doesn't say much

    2007: Jamarcus Russell, Brady Quinn- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2008: Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco- best QB from draft: Matt Ryan

    2009: Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez, Josh Freeman- best QB from draft- Matt Stafford

    2010: Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow- best QB from draft- Sam Bradford but doesn't say much

    2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    2012: Andrew Luck, RG3, Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden- best QB from draft: I would say 3rd round Russell Wilson

    2013: EJ Manuel- best QB from draft: Nobody really

    2014: Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel, Teddy Twatwater- best QB from draft: Derek Carr

    2015: Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota- best QB from draft: both have been pretty good

    2016: Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, and Paxton Lynch- best QB from draft: 4th round Dak Prescott

    So that is 17 years. Best QB from draft has been a 1st rounder 8 of the 17 years, with 6 of the 17 being good QB's. 45 QB's taken in 1st round since 2000. If I were the Browns, there are at best 15 I would have liked as my starter in that time, so 33%. There are 8 drafted after 1st round that would be good to have.

    I am not saying shouldn't draft one, not in the slightest. I don't see bad in either Mitch or at time Watson, but what makes people think so highly of a draft pick over someone in the NFL already? Or better yet, since the topic has been Jimmy G, how many teams in the NFL would he be the starter for? At least 12. Here are the teams I think have a better option than him. New England, Baltimore, Cinncinati (50/50), Pittsburgh, Indy, Tennessee, Kansas City, Oakland, San Diego, Dallas, New York, Washington (50/50), Detroit, Green Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans Tampa Bay, Arizona, Seattle. I hope whatever the Browns decide, its the right thing, whether it is someone on another roster, someone on the Browns roster, or a college player

    As for what I think the Browns should do? Whatever makes them better. I am not really in a "camp" because there are so many other variables to it then just a single player. I guess that may be the difference, and I guess it can be good and bad, but I look at any team I am watching in a coaches mindset and not a fans like most do. But I think I would go defense

    Well stated. I was, and remain, a JG fan & prefer to obtain his services. That being said & being a Browns' fan, I will support whatever decision is made.

    As far as your question I have bolded, I think, in our society, a lot of folks are in love with the "unknown" as the possibilities for excellence seem limitless hence the desire for a draftee. We'l see what happens.

    Mike

    @canton-mike said:

    As far as your question I have bolded, I think, in our society, a lot of folks are in love with the "unknown" as the possibilities for excellence seem limitless hence the desire for a draftee. We'l see what happens.

    Prospects' promise plus price tag and the hope of solidifying the position for a decade and change...

    Kaep is 29+... TT 27.5... JG 25.3...

    \Mitch would turn 23 late in camp.

    Kizer just turned 22.

    Watson will turn 22 the day before I do in Sept... 🙂

  • 2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    Do you really think that Andy Dalton has been a better QB than Cam Newton?

    Kinda blows your whole credibility with that statement.

  • @gunz41 said:

    It is just amazing. Here I was just doing a little research and found it interesting so I posted it and everyone wants to whine that I posted it. Here we go, I hardly ever post anyway. Just read what you guys have to say, and all the people who think they know a lot. So I will just let you guys discuss things, and I will just read from now on. Have a great day and god bless

    Nah... stay...

    If you've read much here, then you have to know that hindsight is something we've grown weary of. Try a fresher topic... preferably a forward looking one.

    Tis the season for FAs and the draft. Spend your time there. No guarantees that your take(s) will be embraced, but that's part of the fun.

    Are you on board with Garrett at #1 overall or have another prospect in mind?

    @tour2ma said:

    Nah... stay...

    If you've read much here, then you have to know that hindsight is something we've grown weary of. Try a fresher topic... preferably a forward looking one.

    Tis the season for FAs and the draft. Spend your time there. No guarantees that your take(s) will be embraced, but that's part of the fun.

    Are you on board with Garrett at #1 overall or have another prospect in mind?

    Post of the Day

  • 2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    Do you really think that Andy Dalton has been a better QB than Cam Newton?

    Kinda blows your whole credibility with that statement.

    @the-gipper said:

    2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    Do you really think that Andy Dalton has been a better QB than Cam Newton?

    Kinda blows your whole credibility with that statement.

    Oops, they must have crossed my eyes in the writing. No I think Cam is way better than Dalton. I can admit when I am wrong, even though the wrong was just a mistake.

  • @the-gipper said:

    2011: Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder- best QB from draft: 2nd round Andy Dalton

    Do you really think that Andy Dalton has been a better QB than Cam Newton?

    Kinda blows your whole credibility with that statement.

    Oops, they must have crossed my eyes in the writing. No I think Cam is way better than Dalton. I can admit when I am wrong, even though the wrong was just a mistake.

    @gunz41 said:

    Oops, they must have crossed my eyes in the writing. No I think Cam is way better than Dalton. I can admit when I am wrong, even though the wrong was just a mistake.

    Yea, I figured it was just a mistake or oversight.

  • @canton-mike said:

    As far as your question I have bolded, I think, in our society, a lot of folks are in love with the "unknown" as the possibilities for excellence seem limitless hence the desire for a draftee. We'l see what happens.

    Prospects' promise plus price tag and the hope of solidifying the position for a decade and change...

    Kaep is 29+... TT 27.5... JG 25.3...

    \Mitch would turn 23 late in camp.

    Kizer just turned 22.

    Watson will turn 22 the day before I do in Sept... 🙂

    @tour2ma said:

    Prospects' promise plus price tag and the hope of solidifying the position for a decade and change...

    Kaep is 29+... TT 27.5... JG 25.3...

    \Mitch would turn 23 late in camp.

    Kizer just turned 22.

    Watson will turn 22 the day before I do in Sept... 🙂

    Last year, Jared Goff almost 28 million and 18.5 million guaranteed, Carson Wentz almost 27 million and 17.5 guaranteed, and Paxton Lynch 9.5 million and 5 million guaranteed. Jimmy Garoppolo in 2017- $820,077 salary and $75,000 workout bonus. He would be cheaper this year, but then more expensive. But like I said I don't mind these college QB's, its just something I don't understand with the league. Like I said I look at things coach wise, and of course that in kids and amateurs and I will admit I am much more into college than pros. My dad is a Browns fan, so thats why I am. There are probably 3 in the state of Virginia. But anyway, I don't get teams, not just one, or fans want of a draft pick over someone you have seen. There are examples all over the league of "x player' who was pretty good being traded for this draft pick. But there are also examples of teams giving up too much compensation for a proven player i.e. Sam Bradford.

    With all that said, I am in Camp hit on a lot of picks

  • @gunz41 said:

    Oops, they must have crossed my eyes in the writing. No I think Cam is way better than Dalton. I can admit when I am wrong, even though the wrong was just a mistake.

    Yea, I figured it was just a mistake or oversight.

    @the-gipper said:

    Yea, I figured it was just a mistake or oversight.

    In fact, Cincy was one of places I think would be 50/50 with a Jimmy replacement. There is only 1 place in NFL that you could say is in better position than New England at QB with back up and that is Dallas. But Brady tips the scale in New England favor

  • @the-gipper said:

    Yea, I figured it was just a mistake or oversight.

    In fact, Cincy was one of places I think would be 50/50 with a Jimmy replacement. There is only 1 place in NFL that you could say is in better position than New England at QB with back up and that is Dallas. But Brady tips the scale in New England favor

    @gunz41 said:

    In fact, Cincy was one of places I think would be 50/50 with a Jimmy replacement. There is only 1 place in NFL that you could say is in better position than New England at QB with back up and that is Dallas. But Brady tips the scale in New England favor

    Yea, no. Honestly, I do not see Romo by any means as the best "backup QB" in the league.

    Good question though....what team does have the best starter/backup combination. New England is certainly in the running....but I won't hand it to them without more in depth discussion.

  • Lets look at these by conference. Here are the starters and backups for each AFC team per Ourlads Who has the best combo?:

    Bills: Tyrod Taylor, EJ Manuel

    Dolphins: Tannehill, Matt Moore

    Pats: Brady, Garropolo

    Jets: Geno Smith, Bryce Petty

    Ravens: Flacco, Ryan Mallet

    Bengals: Dalton, AJ McCarron

    Browns: Griffin, Kessler

    Steelers: Roeth. Landry Jones

    Texans: Osweiler, Tom Savage

    Colts: Luck, Scott Tolzein

    Jags: Bortles, Chad Henne

    Tits: Mariota, Matt Cassell

    Broncos: Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch

    Chiefs: Alex Smith, Nick Foles

    Chargers: Rivers, Kellen Clemens

    Raiders: Carr, Matt McGloin

    Who is best in AFC?

  • @gunz41 said:

    In fact, Cincy was one of places I think would be 50/50 with a Jimmy replacement. There is only 1 place in NFL that you could say is in better position than New England at QB with back up and that is Dallas. But Brady tips the scale in New England favor

    Yea, no. Honestly, I do not see Romo by any means as the best "backup QB" in the league.

    Good question though....what team does have the best starter/backup combination. New England is certainly in the running....but I won't hand it to them without more in depth discussion.

    @the-gipper said:

    Yea, no. Honestly, I do not see Romo by any means as the best "backup QB" in the league.

    Good question though....what team does have the best starter/backup combination. New England is certainly in the running....but I won't hand it to them without more in depth discussion.

    I dunno, Tony Romo is a very good QB. Only question is health. Just go back to last time he played a lot, he was high in mvp race.

  • Lets look at these by conference. Here are the starters and backups for each AFC team per Ourlads Who has the best combo?:

    Bills: Tyrod Taylor, EJ Manuel

    Dolphins: Tannehill, Matt Moore

    Pats: Brady, Garropolo

    Jets: Geno Smith, Bryce Petty

    Ravens: Flacco, Ryan Mallet

    Bengals: Dalton, AJ McCarron

    Browns: Griffin, Kessler

    Steelers: Roeth. Landry Jones

    Texans: Osweiler, Tom Savage

    Colts: Luck, Scott Tolzein

    Jags: Bortles, Chad Henne

    Tits: Mariota, Matt Cassell

    Broncos: Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch

    Chiefs: Alex Smith, Nick Foles

    Chargers: Rivers, Kellen Clemens

    Raiders: Carr, Matt McGloin

    Who is best in AFC?

    @the-gipper said:

    Lets look at these by conference. Here are the starters and backups for each AFC team per Ourlads Who has the best combo?:

    Bills: Tyrod Taylor, EJ Manuel

    Dolphins: Tannehill, Matt Moore

    Pats: Brady, Garropolo

    Jets: Geno Smith, Bryce Petty

    Ravens: Flacco, Ryan Mallet

    Bengals: Dalton, AJ McCarron

    Browns: Griffin, Kessler

    Steelers: Roeth. Landry Jones

    Texans: Osweiler, Tom Savage

    Colts: Luck, Scott Tolzein

    Jags: Bortles, Chad Henne

    Tits: Mariota, Matt Cassell

    Broncos: Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch

    Chiefs: Alex Smith, Nick Foles

    Chargers: Rivers, Kellen Clemens

    Raiders: Carr, Matt McGloin

    Who is best in AFC?

    New England easily

  • Here are the NFC starters/backups....for now. Who has the best duo?

    Cowboys: Prescott, Romo

    Giants: Eli, Ryan Nassib

    Eagles: Wentz, Chase Daniel

    Redskins: Cousins, McCoy

    Bears: Cutler, Hoyer

    Lions: Stafford, Dan Orlovsky

    Packers: Rodgers, Brett Hundley

    Vikings: Sam Bradford, Shaun Hill

    Falcons: Matt Ryan, Schaub

    Panthers: Cam Newton, Derek Anderson

    Saints: Brees, Luke McCown

    Bucs: Winston, Mike Glennon

    Cards: Palmer, Drew Stanton

    Rams: Goff, Case Keenum

    49ers: Kaepernick, Gabbert

    Seahawks: Wilson, Trevon Boykin

    Who has the best duo?

  • @the-gipper said:

    Lets look at these by conference. Here are the starters and backups for each AFC team per Ourlads Who has the best combo?:

    Bills: Tyrod Taylor, EJ Manuel

    Dolphins: Tannehill, Matt Moore

    Pats: Brady, Garropolo

    Jets: Geno Smith, Bryce Petty

    Ravens: Flacco, Ryan Mallet

    Bengals: Dalton, AJ McCarron

    Browns: Griffin, Kessler

    Steelers: Roeth. Landry Jones

    Texans: Osweiler, Tom Savage

    Colts: Luck, Scott Tolzein

    Jags: Bortles, Chad Henne

    Tits: Mariota, Matt Cassell

    Broncos: Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch

    Chiefs: Alex Smith, Nick Foles

    Chargers: Rivers, Kellen Clemens

    Raiders: Carr, Matt McGloin

    Who is best in AFC?

    New England easily

    @gunz41 said:

    New England easily

    I am of the opinion that for the NFC, the narrowest gap between starter and Backup may be either the Bengals with Dalton/McCarron...or the Chiefs with Smith/Foles. (this is not taking into consideration the HOF quality of Brady etc.

  • @the-gipper said:

    Yea, no. Honestly, I do not see Romo by any means as the best "backup QB" in the league.

    Good question though....what team does have the best starter/backup combination. New England is certainly in the running....but I won't hand it to them without more in depth discussion.

    I dunno, Tony Romo is a very good QB. Only question is health. Just go back to last time he played a lot, he was high in mvp race.

    @gunz41 said:

    I dunno, Tony Romo is a very good QB. Only question is health. Just go back to last time he played a lot, he was high in mvp race.

    IF Romo were the Romo of 3 years ago. But he has had what? Two back surgeries since?

  • For the NFC, looking at the list, I am thinking that the Buccaneers may have the best combo with Winston and Glennon. At least that is my initial impression.

  • @tour2ma said:

    Prospects' promise plus price tag and the hope of solidifying the position for a decade and change...

    Kaep is 29+... TT 27.5... JG 25.3...

    \Mitch would turn 23 late in camp.

    Kizer just turned 22.

    Watson will turn 22 the day before I do in Sept... 🙂

    Last year, Jared Goff almost 28 million and 18.5 million guaranteed, Carson Wentz almost 27 million and 17.5 guaranteed, and Paxton Lynch 9.5 million and 5 million guaranteed. Jimmy Garoppolo in 2017- $820,077 salary and $75,000 workout bonus. He would be cheaper this year, but then more expensive. But like I said I don't mind these college QB's, its just something I don't understand with the league. Like I said I look at things coach wise, and of course that in kids and amateurs and I will admit I am much more into college than pros. My dad is a Browns fan, so thats why I am. There are probably 3 in the state of Virginia. But anyway, I don't get teams, not just one, or fans want of a draft pick over someone you have seen. There are examples all over the league of "x player' who was pretty good being traded for this draft pick. But there are also examples of teams giving up too much compensation for a proven player i.e. Sam Bradford.

    With all that said, I am in Camp hit on a lot of picks

    @gunz41 said:

    Last year, Jared Goff almost 28 million and 18.5 million guaranteed, Carson Wentz almost 27 million and 17.5 guaranteed, and Paxton Lynch 9.5 million and 5 million guaranteed. Jimmy Garoppolo in 2017- $820,077 salary and $75,000 workout bonus. He would be cheaper this year, but then more expensive. But like I said I don't mind these college QB's, its just something I don't understand with the league. Like I said I look at things coach wise, and of course that in kids and amateurs and I will admit I am much more into college than pros. My dad is a Browns fan, so thats why I am. There are probably 3 in the state of Virginia. But anyway, I don't get teams, not just one, or fans want of a draft pick over someone you have seen. There are examples all over the league of "x player' who was pretty good being traded for this draft pick. But there are also examples of teams giving up too much compensation for a proven player i.e. Sam Bradford.

    With all that said, I am in Camp hit on a lot of picks

    True that those are sizeable investments at risk, but teams feel the risk is low or they don't pick the prospect. Then add that the cost is for four years with a still, relatively cheap, 5th-year option in the teams pocket and any drafted QB that pans out is a bargain.

    If you want to lock up Jimmy G, and you will if you spend what NE is asking, then he will cost you all that in one year... and the same multiple years after.