The Mid Round QB fallacy

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Charles Brown may be there (??). If we don't get the LT, then we look at Pouncey as an upgrade to Rabach, maybe trade back then Asamoah, Veldheer, Ducasse are possibilities

Mediocrity is exactly what I'm looking to avoid (long term). 2010 isn't going to be a banner year with or without a franchise QB. We just differ on the evaluation of Clausen is all, you see him as equal or a slight upgrade over Campbell. I see him having a strong probability of developing into a top 10 or elite QB. Outside of the difference in Clausen, I'm all for grabbing the LT at #4 if Clausen is gone, I don't think Bradford has the upside of Clausen and wouldn't take him at #4.

Taking Okung at #4 and Pouncey in the 2nd would sure help this o-line get to where we want them to be a lot faster. As you mentioned, Dockery, Rinehart, and Heyer could be solid this year. And taking someone like Veldheer would almost certainly add to the competition. In fact, he could turn out to be a steal. The new line coach mentioned the importance of chemistry. The sooner we get them together the better.