In This Thread I Talk Rationally About Drafting A QB #1 Overall.

[nagai]

I know, but that's where my post originates and i guess from reading what you did that we're on the same page

whoever they draft i'll end up supporting

lol I'm terribly confused. Oh well :cheers2:

[chef17]

I agree with TRD. The only players I feel deserve to start are the ones who consistently perform well. Clausen deserves the opportunity to compete for the starting job, but he doesn't deserve to just be handed the job.

[SmootsDaddy89]

In 2009, most analysts believed that Stafford wasn't the best player in the draft, but he WAS the best QB. The lions needed a franchise QB, so they took him #1. Now, outside of injuries, he has looked like he could be a franchise QB.

The Jets TRADED UP to pick Mark Sanchez, even though some people rated him as a second-round pick. I'd say that pick has worked out well for them also.

No other position in the draft is as heavily scouted as QB. There's a reason that none of the QBs that we drafted from schools like Bentdick Community College ever panned out. Tom Brady isn't the standard, he's the exception. Most franchise QBs go early in the first round. We have the advantage of having the first pick in the draft. Unless you believe none of the QBs with fairly high grades (Newton, Gabbert, Mallet) can be franchise-caliber players, why WOULDN'T you take the best prospect at that position when your current QB situation is just as bad as Detroit's or New York's in 2009?

Being conservative pussies, the way some people are still advocating for, in this situation is EXACTLY why we've been stuck with short bus QBs the past few years.

[frash.exe]

In 2009, most analysts believed that Stafford wasn't the best player in the draft, but he WAS the best QB. The lions needed a franchise QB, so they took him #1. Now, outside of injuries, he has looked like he could be a franchise QB.

The Jets TRADED UP to pick Mark Sanchez, even though some people rated him as a second-round pick. I'd say that pick has worked out well for them also.

No other position in the draft is as heavily scouted as QB. There's a reason that none of the QBs that we drafted from schools like Bentdick Community College ever panned out. Tom Brady isn't the standard, he's the exception. Most franchise QBs go early in the first round. We have the advantage of having the first pick in the draft. Unless you believe none of the QBs with fairly high grades (Newton, Gabbert, Mallet) can be franchise-caliber players, why WOULDN'T you take the best prospect at that position when your current QB situation is just as bad as Detroit's or New York's in 2009?

Being conservative pussies, the way some people are still advocating for, in this situation is EXACTLY why we've been stuck with short bus QBs the past few years.

but BUT BUT basanez is gonna break out this year just you wait and see

[mav1234]

but BUT BUT basanez is gonna break out this year just you wait and see

Hey now, Cantwell's the one who worked with Big Ben's QB coach... (who is now working with Newton)... I say we bring him back!1!!!

[teeray]

Why do you think Clausen deserves it? What did he do to deserve it?

He doesn't deserve anything. He hasn't earned that right. If we feel there is a player that can come in and be better than him, that player will play. This staff has nothing invested in Clausen and his contract isn't anything crazy that demands we play him to get a return on our investment.

This mindset baffles me.

Look I want us to draft a QB so don't take that as a glowing endorsement for Clausen.

At the same time it isn't fair to judge him on one season with a crappy OC and Steve Smith plus whatever rookie would start opposite him that Sunday.

He deserves a chance to prove he can be a starter IMO. However, I doubt he will and it is time to get a franchise QB.

[SmootsDaddy89]

Fasani Magic!!!111!!!

[chef17]

Look I want us to draft a QB so don't take that as a glowing endorsement for Clausen.

At the same time it isn't fair to judge him on one season with a crappy OC and Steve Smith plus whatever rookie would start opposite him that Sunday.

He deserves a chance to prove he can be a starter IMO. However, I doubt he will and it is time to get a franchise QB.

He does deserve a chance to prove he can be a starter, he will get that chance by beating out competition. Earlier you said he deserves to just go into the season as the starter which he doesn't.

[TheRealDeal]

Look I want us to draft a QB so don't take that as a glowing endorsement for Clausen.

At the same time it isn't fair to judge him on one season with a crappy OC and Steve Smith plus whatever rookie would start opposite him that Sunday.

He deserves a chance to prove he can be a starter IMO. However, I doubt he will and it is time to get a franchise QB.

You said you think we'll likely give him the season to prove if he's a starter then said he deserved that chance.

He'll have camp and OTAs to prove that. He should only get game time if he earns it legitimately

[DaCityKats]

This team needs a qb, so if you like one you have to take him.

[KJDaniel31]

Here's what I wanna know....in the past, has KT guaranteed another "homer" pick such as this? In my experience, guys like him seem to make many guarantees but only bring up the 1 in 20 they are right.

[mav1234]

I'm actually quite surprised KT thinks we'll take Cam Newton since he spent the regular season posting how racist our FO & fanbase were and how little interest they had in a quarterback that wasn't white. Heh.

[Snake]

I think what most people don't see is that BPA is at positions of need. If Hurney decides that QB is the biggest need we will draft the most talented QB.

[KJDaniel31]

I'm actually quite surprised KT thinks we'll take Cam Newton since he spent the regular season posting how racist our FO & fanbase were and how little interest they had in a quarterback that wasn't white. Heh.

In that past, every person who said things like that were among the laziest and biggest failures I ever knew...but liked to claim that the world was out to get them and everyone like them.

Surprisingly, none of those complaints ever had a positive impact on them, or anyone else for that matter. I'd pity them if I could stop laughing at them.