Swirly

That is precisely my point. I have seen no evidence that Tepper will make a good decision when it comes to the next head coach or even if our GM is a good one. I'll give Fitterer a pass because I think Rhule was making most of the decisions. That is why I am saying we don't need to tank this season, even if we end up out of the top 5 picks. I think having this team learn to win when everything is against you, will do more for the future.

A franchise player is one of the best players on the team that you can build around. Most of those QB's aren't. I'm not looking for a solid player in the top 5 picks. I want someone that other teams fear.

Since 2005, it is very rare that you find a franchise QB with 1 of the top 5 picks. 2005 - Alex Smith Pick #1 2006 - Vince Young #3 2007 - Jamarcus Russell #1 2008 - Matt Ryan #3 2009 - Matt Stafford #1, Mark Sanchez #5 2010 - Sam Bradford #1 2011 - Cam Newton #1 2012 - Andrew Luck #1, RGIII #2 2014 - Blake Bortles #3 2015 - Jameis Winston #1, Marcus Mariota #2 2016 - Jared Goff #1, Carson Wentz #2 2017 - Mitch Trubinsky #2 2018 - Baker Mayfield #1, Sam Darnold #3 2019 - Kyler Murray #1 2020 - Joe Burrow #1, Tua Tugovailoa #3 2021 - Trevor Lawrence #1, Zack Wilson #2, Trey Lance #3 If we go by analytics then you don’t pick a QB in the top 5 picks. Lesson is don’t tank for a QB.

Hard to tell because of the field goal, but it looks like Cade Mays #64 stepped on his foot or tripped him up. He couldn't step back like he wanted to as he was blocking.