So a CB hasn't been drafted first overall, fine...

[jarhead]

Before I get all the hate threads let me just state this is just my opinion.

I think the demise of last year was more than just having Clausen as our qb.To me it started with cutting veteran wrs like Moose and Vincent on the OL among others on the defensive line.We also gave Jake 12 million to leave where he clearly had value at the very least as a mentor.Lets not forget Matt Moore was performing well at the end of the season before.Then came the draft where we picked a QB that dropped in the draft without any thought in seeing if he was really our franchise QB of the future.Then we trade up for A Edwards who like Clausen was not going to have an impact on our season.So what we end up with is a lame duck coach with new qb and three new receivers and a depleted OL and DL.Then come the injuries to TDavis,Otah among others.If that was not enough Fox runs the offense like a middle school team allowing defenses to put 8 or 9 in the box and shut down our running game.

I do not know the answer but if we were to have a D McNabb or a Carson Palmer would the results have been significanly better?

[teeray]

Even without Andrew Luck next years QB class is a lot more talented.

I know some of the Newton fans think that none of us "haters" want to take a QB because we're still holding out hope for Luck, but that's not the case(for me at least). If we don't end up with the #1 pick next season(odds are we won't) we'll still be able to get a better QB than any in this draft.

I keep hearing that "next year's class is SO MUCH BETTER. I don't know why. Out of all the QBs that could come out next year it is my opinion that NOBODY except of course Luck is a much better prospect than Ryan Mallett.

Mallett is rated by most people, what, around 4th in this year's class. and projected late first round or early second round.

Mallett out performed Barkley by a landslide in every major category (they were about even in completion percentage) this past season and did so against top flight competition in a pro style offense. He has a stronger arm, is more accurate, and both had 12 interceptions last year. I have seen plenty of games where Barkley made just as many bad decisions if not more than Mallett last season.

So how, if this year's #4 QB outperformed next years supposed #2 QB all season against top talent in a pro style offense, am I supposed to be convinced that next year's talent is better?? I'm not.

The only way that this year's class is suddenly deemed not as good as next year's is because Luck is a safer prospect than Cam or Gabbert. But that isn't enough to claim that he entire class is somehow superior to this year's class.

To me, unless we are picking Luck next year we are going to be in a position to have to make just as difficult a decision next year as we do this year about what QB to draft. The only difference is we would have wasted another year.

[Mother Grabber]

Emtman was a bad ass, for the 2 games he actually made it on the field.

[chef17]

Revis was THE reason they beat the chargers two years back in the playoffs...

CB is never the sole reason any team wins. And even if this was true, Packers secondary helped them win a superbowl. Yeah I would still take the Packers secondary.

[monstercat]

Even without Andrew Luck next years QB class is a lot more talented.

I know some of the Newton fans think that none of us "haters" want to take a QB because we're still holding out hope for Luck, but that's not the case(for me at least). If we don't end up with the #1 pick next season(odds are we won't) we'll still be able to get a better QB than any in this draft.

Even if you're right about the talent, and I'm not completely convinced of that outside of Luck, how can you guarantee that we will be in a position to draft one of them? That's my big worry.

I wonder how many times Dolphins fans have claimed that next year's QB class will be better, since Marino retired? How about Buffalo? Who was the Saints last franchise QB before Brees? How long have the 49ers been looking for the next Montana or Young? If it was as easy as "well we will get a QB next year" then everybody should get their guy within 3 years after losing their last franchise QB. Unfortunately though, it's not that easy because 31 other teams have a say in who is drafted and in what order, and there are usually only 1-2 QB's worth trading up for and there is always more than 1-2 teams that need a QB.

[jarhead]

The rationale for why a corner has never been taken first in the draft is that they can be too easily schemed around and taken out of the game. If you overload the corner's side with an over and under route and send a running back in the flat, he can't cover everybody.

A DT is involved on every play and while you can double him, you are having to game plan for him all day. A corner isn't even involved on plays to the opposite side of the field.

I completely agree with you but this guy in my opinion is an absolute freak.He could be switched up to cover either the slot or wr.He could also be used like Woodson in GB which would keep him involved in more plays and blitzes.In addition he is a great punt and kickoff returner.What I like most is he is a ball hawk.He reminds me a bit of a physcial Deon Sanders.It is a bit of a stretch with the first pick but if it were me I would take him if our franchise qb does not emerge.