February 22, 2021 05:23PM | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 1,167
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I've realized the same thing you said Rock, our management swooped in and paid well for what is perceived as a top QB, the best available. I feel pretty good about getting the pick of the litter while now other teams are competing for the leftovers. It was a smart move by the Rams, time will tell if it pans out. It reminds me of how much we paid for AD, but that surely has proven to have been a great move.
Dz, I agree with you completely. I have two comments:
1) Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Some guys who we think are very good but not "Tier 1" might be viewed as "Tier 1" by other team's management. They'll be willing to overpay for a guy who they believe has the chops to take them to the promised land. Kirk Cousins for example. Wow, did he make out like a bandit!
2) As Zn's data shows a number of good, but not great QBs have been to, and won, the SB. Usually they won because of a strong team defense. However those teams have turnover and it is harder to repeat as Champions. As you've said, a Tier 1 QB is the primary piece in being a SB contender. Kind of like the Queen on a chessboard.
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