79 Mock Drafts: Sam Bradford still Redskins projected choice

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Three times in the last decade we've drafted QB's in the first round of the draft, we're still in search of that so called "franchise QB."

The last time we considered choosing a QB in the top five was 1994 (Heath Shuler) need we be reminded of the result? I am reminded however of the pro-bowlers we missed out on that year, notwithstanding the financial aspect and the set back it causes for the team when you miss on your expectation. Take a look at a few players we missed out on as a resut of drafting Shuler.

Willie McGinest
Bryant Young
Sam Adams
Aaron Glenn
Joe Johnson
Todd Steussie
Jamir Miller....And just to provoke a little more controversy we'll throw in Trent Dilfer. A pretty impressive list of players.

Every team has a similar list at some point. We made a mistake on Shuler (that much is obvious) but does that mean we stop trying? To try to find that stud qb in the 4th-7th rounds is MUCH harder, yet we've tried that too...so maybe we should stop doing that as well. So let's not draft any qb ever, and just try to find FA qb's?
You ALWAYS take the chance at a stud QB when given the chance, don't let opportunity pass you by cause you failed the first time around.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Every team has a similar list at some point. We made a mistake on Shuler (that much is obvious) but does that mean we stop trying? To try to find that stud qb in the 4th-7th rounds is MUCH harder, yet we've tried that too...so maybe we should stop doing that as well. So let's not draft any qb ever, and just try to find FA qb's?
You ALWAYS take the chance at a stud QB when given the chance, don't let opportunity pass you by cause you failed the first time around.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think anyone would suggest we should not make every attempt to land that ever elusive "franchise QB" if/when the opportunity presents itself. However, there are many who feel this team, at this time has far more pressing needs and should actually be trying to put itself in position to gather as many DP's as possible. This team can not fix all that ails it in one off-season. From now until draft day there are going to be those saying we should fix our o-line first, there are going to be those who say draft a QB and a whole host of other combinations. I say do what's best for the long term success of the team.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Don't get me wrong, I don't think anyone would suggest we should not make every attempt to land that ever elusive "franchise QB" if/when the opportunity presents itself. However, there are many who feel this team, at this time has far more pressing needs and should actually be trying to put itself in position to gather as many DP's as possible. This team can not fix all that ails it in one off-season. From now until draft day there are going to be those saying we should fix our o-line first, there are going to be those who say draft a QB and a whole host of other combinations. I say do what's best for the long term success of the team.

Well, you are definitely correct about our other needs. (although maybe I am misunderstanding you with DP's...if defensive players, I disagree...we have major oline issues.)
My argument would be that we can find very good oline talent in the later rounds as opposed to what seems to be a "can't miss" prospect in Bradford. It's all a crap shoot I guess...but I certainly understand your point.

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