Patrick Ramsey Vs Philip Rivers

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Originally Posted by Dana87

On my way home from work last night I heard an NFL scout talking about the teams that need a QB and their choice of using a top 10 pick on a rookie QB or possibly trading for Philip Rivers. His reasoning was that Rivers is farther along in his NFL development than a rookie would be. While I agree with philosophy, I don't understand while when these discussions come up Rivers seems to be worth a 1st rnd pick and we would be lucky to get a 3rd. I believe that Patrick Ramsy is a better prospect and is farther along in his development than Rivers. If you look at the each of their production you will see that Ramsey has far better numbers. In 2005 Rivers had a QB Rating of 50.4, Ramsey's was 95.3. In his career Rivers Rating is 67.1, Ramsey's Rating is 75.0. If you look at the numbers it's pretty easy to see that Patrick Ramsey is far more ready to come in and lead an NFL franchise than Philip Rivers is. And if he is worthy of a 1st rnd pick then why is Ramsey?

Are you seriously comparing Ramsey's 2005 season to Rivers'? That's absurd, Ramsey didn't even see 60 minutes of game action, same with Rivers.

Now as for the opinion on Phillip Rivers, I think he's overrated. I don't think Rivers is worth a first rounder. I also don't think Ramsey is worth a first rounder.

Ramsey is a turnover machine. He gets sacked way too often and throws far too many interceptions. He's never going to be anything more than a spot-starter in this league.

I do agree with you that Ramsey and Rivers should be valued similarly. But they both shouldn't be valued at 1st rounders, they should both be valued around the 3rd round.