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Originally Posted by GTripp0012
It is quite the conundrum. But, if quarterback play is still an issue that needs to be solved, you'll be around the 4-6 win mark, and be picking in the top five or so.
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Let's look at our specific situation. JC is an RFA, he's tendered and sticks around. With our 4th we hit on a franchise LT, Okung, Campbell, whoever. 2nd we wind up with a solid starter at another OL spot, say C or RT. Dock stays solid. Now with the new regime in place, good-excellent coaching, a new DC who runs a better scheme we're looking at 7-9 to 9-7. While I've been down on JC's performance this year, if the new regime can do a better job covering his weaknesses and maximizing his strengths, with a better scheme and supporting cast he won't flat out blow games. We're certainly not in the 4-6 win range. Now without the franchise QB, we're back where we were under Gibbs 2004-2007, on the cusp, but can't break through.
I think Clausen is a franchise QB, (even if he looks like an emu or douche) his numbers stack up quite favorably against other franchise QBs who came out of college, he played in a pro style offense under a great offense mind in Charlie Weis.
Check out these links, pretty good stuff: Matt McGuire hits the nail on the head.
WalterFootball.com: The NFL Matt Draft - Matt McGuire's NFL Draft Blog
WalterFootball.com: 2010 NFL Draft Mailbag