ForJimmy

I think the “ouch my finger” route isn’t that simple. Most players have injuries they play through throughout the season. He isn’t going to risk any further injury without some sort of guarantee (longer term contract more money etc…). You mentioned language in the contract??? I dare any NFL team to write up a contract saying the player will play through “mild” injuries. That’s a damn lawsuit waiting to happen with this whole player safety movement going on. Just like CMC never finished a “healthy” season during our previous two 5 win seasons, but magically made it all year on a team in the playoffs in San Francisco. You are going to have a hard time making a player play through any minor injury. Though it wasn’t minor, Jackson pretty much did this the last game of the season and had teammates upset about it. Why would he risk further injuring his body with there is no financial protection? I’ll say it again just like I did to Sizzle over and over again. Strong arming the locker room leader/QB of the team is not very good business.

I agree that Levis had the worst supporting cast and some terrible OCs. Kentucky’s RT was one of the worst I’ve watched. Watch out when looking at just sacks though because AR was the best in college at avoiding sacks. I still think Levis had a much worse OL, but it’s just something to consider.

I mean even if he chooses not to sit he will make 30 plus million to play QB and if he gets banged up at all he won’t play through it just like last year. Having your star QB/locker room leader pissed at your franchise is bad business….

I get it, but he ultimately got what he wanted. Rodgers also was missing camp and got what he wanted from GB. Players still have more control that people think. SizzleBuzz refused to believe it as we all watched Watson strong arm the whole Texans organization even through all his legal issues and walk away rich.

He got traded to a team of his choice still after his legal issues and still got a poo ton of guaranteed money?

He didn't look bad his last couple games. Give him an OL and a decent defense and it will be interesting to see how he develops....

He would just sit out like Watson did.

It's should be coming next season (assuming we don't push this year's into next). It's why we are in a great spot to draft a rookie QB. Solid young OL, great staff, young defensive talent, and a lot of space next year to build a great roster around the rookie while he is on his rookie contract.

No Spoilers!

Depending on what we give up 3 for AR or Levis isn't the end of the world if our staff is high on either one.

Just a little peek?

Ravens about to use those picks to move up to one and draft Stroud.

Not Zane! Damn it not Zane!

Are you seriously throwing out Willis’s SEC college stats? Talk about misleading… I’m an Auburn fan and Willis barely played. He had what 14 pass attempts in two years there?? AR played more last year that Willis did his whole Auburn career (64 attempts). Willis was a TWO year starter both at Liberty, he transferred from Auburn because he couldn’t land the starting job there. Bias to the extreme against Richardson. I get it you don’t like the player, but let’s not try to mislead people on here with that Willis at Auburn nonsense…

Not the tank talk again….

Yeah plus it takes about 3 years to judge a rookie QB. By the time we figure it out we will have a first round pick again or a franchise QB. I get we lose out on 2 extra first rounders, but hopefully those are later picks.

I get it and wasn’t trying to be rude. Also a lot can change and who knows what is legit in March with these journalists.

OK. Those are still my top 2 options.

Trade up to 1 for Stroud or 3 for AR. Those are my top 2 options. We probably need to sign Brissett or a vet if we land 3 for AR.

If there is one next year the pick won't be for sale.... The Lawrences, Lucks, and Burrows are never for sale. This is a rare instance where the top pick already has a QB (yes it happened last year too but with a much weaker class), so it's a chance to get our staff's top choice at QB if we trade up.

The did the same for this draft with Van Dyke (disappointed and stayed another year), Young, Stroud, Levis, Richardson (didn't play as well as projected), Rattler (again), some where high on Haener etc....

I could see us jumping to three and taking one of the big 4. Three also saves us from spending that 25 first (At least I hope it does). If we can land 3 and keep our 25 first and pick 39 this year, I will be pretty happy. If that pick is AR or Stroud, I'll be even more happy.