What Makes a Franchise Quarterback?

But if he can’t stay healthy it’ll be moot.

Stafford’s a top QB, just needs to make it through the year. I think it’s clear that he’s the answer for the Lions long-term.

Maybe we should wait for next year. I think that if they picked Mallett he could thrive in this system. Say what you will about him, he’s getting it done in the SEC and has a cannon for an arm. He’s working with at least one top flight receiver and a top 5 running game next year even assuming he starts from day 1.

Agree on Locker, he’s Jevan Snead 2.0, not sold on Newton but I think he’s more mature than we give him credit for.

That being said, I would also wait a year if it was hinted that we could get something better.

preparation is something that I think comes with leadership and confidence. if you’re not prepared to do your best, how can you inspire others to do the same?

something else I noticed; this list I made is a representation of everything I think Vince has done wrong so far aside from being physically ready (which in itself is debatable). it wasn’t meant to be, but whether he was given a fair shot or not, he didn’t make the most of his opportunity.

He’s had a rough year, but it’s hard to have a better year than all his past. Brady is #2 to me.

selected number one overall from an SEC school. it’s not an absoulte, but it seems like that the SEC is the ultimate trial by fire when judging how good a qb can be.

I’ll stay local and point out that Tyler Bray seems to have an excellent future ahead of him. I’m not willing to wait quite that long but maybe he’s Indy’s next QB after the GOAT (that’s right I said it) retires.

He was drafted to be a west coast QB fits very well in that system. So saying the cost to get him far exceeds the potential to pick up QB in the first round. I don’t think you should trade any player for more than a first round pick and to me Kolb hasn’t done enough to prove he can be a serviceable starter in this league.

Athletically he’s the best this side of Vick, it’s his mental game that let’s you down. And that 30-17 record includes bad losses to some of the elite teams that he was drafted to beat and have come at inopportune times (SD last year when playoffs were still possible), or when the team was essentially out of it all ready (last year’s finish at 0-6 start, 2006 when team started 1-5 and finished 8-8).

I also have the privelage (yes the PRIVELAGE) to watch Joe Flacco every Sunday should I choose to do so. He’s tons of fun to watch even in that Baltimore offense that has unfortunately been dumbed down this year.

those were very different times. the passing game wasn’t nearly as evolved as it is today.

plus, the challenge was more for you to name 5 in the league today. those guys were all good players, but they’re all ancient history. if we were looking at historical references I’d give you Warren Moon too.

if he were just a bit more mobile…but yes, I totally agree, I said Manning was the greatest of all time and I’ll defend that until I die. I think Flacco is there, he rode the defense for the first year, second year avoided the sophomore slump and guided his team to the playoffs yet again, and this year he finally has a threat in Boldin. I think next year when they get Boldin involved more after a full season that we’ll see his stats spike. Flacco’s deep ball is a beauty, his leadership is great, football IQ is high, he’s got that Ravens set up for a long time. Stafford is my pick for comeback player of the year next year and, at the very least, will get the start in the Pro Bowl in maybe 2 or 3. he’s a very very good player who just needs to keep his shoulder healthy. in fact, he reminds me a lot of Manning with his arm strength and accuracy.

I considered intelligence as well, but I know that guys like Terry Bradshaw weren’t very smart and yet still managed to pull off a great career. that being said, I know exactly what you’re talking about, the bonus hours you’re talking about are what Vince Young refuses to put in. in order to be a good player, you’ve just got to work which is the foundation of why I don’t think he’s the franchise QB.

cant believe how many times i’ve seen him catch guys with 12 men on the field. its no big secret, yet he still pulls it off almost once a game. that one play can be the difference.

Mallett, Newton, Stanzi, Devlin, Locker, possibly Enderle are better than him in terms of draft stock. I’m looking into my crystal ball here and he my prediction is that he may go as early as round 4 and as late as 7.

then he can be productive in the current Titans offense. Remember you don’t have to be Peyton to be awesome with the talent we have. You just have to deliver the ball and not make negative plays.

me. No playoff wins in how many years again? We havet had a qb play 16 weeks in like 4 years. I don’t think its a huge stretch either. Of the QB’s I showed, all but one was taken outside of the first 33 picks. The formula for success is right in front of us and has been for years.

I want to believe Vince is the guy, I really do, but until he starts playing more like McNair and less like he is right now then I just can’t do it.

that VY didn’t want to go back into a game that his team was winning because he got his feelings hurt.

Easy to play with no pressure when you come in with the team being 1-5 (2006), or 0-6 (2009).

He has played miserably against the elite teams like Indy, San Diego and Pittsburgh. Want to have a deep playoff run in the AFC? Those are some of the teams you have to beat.

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There are no words to describe the detachment from reality you must have to really believe that.

I didn’t really mean to beat this dead horse names Vince again but that’s what ended up happening.