The "Inside Word" on the QB Search

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

How do you figure?

I don't think Tannehill or Cousins will be able to start and win at all in 2012 and then in 2013 either one would be essentially a rookie. So basically any winning we do in the next 2 years would likely be put on Orton's shoulders. Orton would be the 4th best QB in the NFC East. It's not enough of an upgrade for me to feel confident. Maybe locking them into last place was over stating it but how much better is Orton then Grossman? I know he's better but in my opinion he's not enough of an upgrade to pair with a rookie who could be a couple years away.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by celts32

I don't think Tannehill or Cousins will be able to start and win at all in 2012 and then in 2013 either one would be essentially a rookie. So basically any winning we do in the next 2 years would likely be put on Orton's shoulders. Orton would be the 4th best QB in the NFC East. It's not enough of an upgrade for me to feel confident. Maybe locking them into last place was over stating it but how much better is Orton then Grossman? I know he's better but in my opinion he's not enough of an upgrade to pair with a rookie who could be a couple years away.

So if I'm understanding you right. Manning/Tannehill is better than Orton/Tannehill because with the former we have a better chance of avoiding the division cellar in 2012 and 2013. But really what you're saying is Manning over the next two years is better than Orton over the next two years? Tannehill is kind of irrelevant to your discussion

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So if I'm understanding you right. Manning/Tannehill is better than Orton/Tannehill because with the former we have a better chance of avoiding the division cellar in 2012 and 2013. But really what you're saying is Manning over the next two years is better than Orton over the next two years? Tannehill is kind of irrelevant to your discussion

Yes pretty much. I don't see Tannehill being ready to help us win for about 2 years so if he's the rookie answer then I want Manning because I know he can win right now. Our QB answer needs to put us in position to win now and secure the position long term. Tannehill covers the future but i don't think Orton is good enough for the now part.

These are the QB scenarios I would like to see:

1. Luck + Any Veteran(Maybe even Rex will do) + Late round developmental QB
2. Bradford + Any Veteran(Maybe even Rex will do) + Late round developmental QB
3. RG3 + Okay Veteran like Orton or Moore + Late round developmental QB
4. Manning + Tannehill + Late round developmental QB