MHS831

Winston has the highest completion percentage in NFL History, if you count interceptions as completions. (Positive?)

I am the same way--look back at the draft history of the Panthers and see how many fourth rounders stuck--While I agree that we need all the picks we have to address needs, backup QB is a VERY IMPORTANT need. While people do not want to spend a draft pick on a QB--I think the best value in round 4 might be QB. Besides, backups cost more cap room than a mid round rookie--so what you lose in the draft you gain in free agency. We have coaches who have developed QBs--and other players. Let them do their work. The concept that a third year QB needs a mentor is myth. They can develop just as much by mentoring a rookie--and there are these things called coaches (often former QBs) who can do that. THIS DRAFT has some strong, developmental QBs that should be available in rounds 3 and 4. The Pats drafted Brady when they had Bledsoe--same thing. I want my backup QB trying to win a starting gig, not looking to stave off Shady Acres.

Definitely want a guy you can count on for a few games who gives the team a chance to win--I see that perspective. My view is the backup needs to be competing and developing for 3 years from now, when Bryce may be a mediocre QB asking for $80m. In addition, his success has been a relatively short stretch; we don't know if old Bryce might return. I would like to be grooming a backup to be an NFL starter (here or elsewhere) than keeping a guy out of retirement. But there is benefit to any approach, and what I like probably matters little--Cousins behind RGIII, Brady was drafted when Bledsoe was a big name, The Niners drafted Purdy when they were grooming Lance, etc. If you sign a 38-year old veteran, you don't develop the backup QB. Here, we seem to be able to develop QBs (Coach has the rep for developing QBs), so I would like to see us prepare for an uncertain future and use the talents we have on the staff.

My deepest apologies. To be honest, I was thinking team name--not 6th grade geography map. But i did say "from" and you were within your duty and right to step in and clear up this calamity.

I think about the temperament of the player as a backup, and this is a fairly impressive list--for backups. Could be the way we go. Right, I think. The problem with a veteran backup qb is they make $$$. Several backups in the NFL right now make $6-8 million. Good work if you can get it--I am interested in your idea--I mean Brock Purdy was one pick away from this. Most of the available backups this year are not going to save your season should your starter go down--so why not get a young guy who is motivated instead of some older person who failed and is now half coach, half mentor, half player--(never was good with fractions).

Rourke is my top choice--but I had my eye on Howard earlier in the season when he was not on top 100 boards--now he i creeping up--a good game or two down the stretch for him could send him into the second round.

True--you have to compare him to the others and see where he fits in-- In addition, if you recall, Chuba had terrible hands during his first year or two. He worked at it. I was impressed with Legette's route running and I was unimpressed with his hands. I have a feeling he will work on it. In addition, a WR who has a bad QB, change to a QB who has different timing, and then back to the original, reborn QB--it is a bit problematic for some. Legette is a big WR. when he steps up, with his speed, he is going to be a stud.

City--but thanks

We can tell when things are not normal because we don't hear from you--circumstantial, but it causes concern.

Verge vs. the Huddle (not me--you dumbasses)

that does bother me--depth at DT, WR, TE, LB--all seem to be there in the fourth and maybe fifth.

This draft is perfect for this--Beck (stock tanked this year--could be developed), Dart, Howard, Rourke, etc--lotta talent there. I am not sure a veteran clip board holder for $5m is the answer. Get a fourth round rookie for less than $2m--and if he balls out, that is a good problem to have--even if you stay with Bryce, your backup just became a first rounder in a trade.

I would LOVE coaching Green Bay, Buffalo, Seattle, Denver, or even Pittsburgh. I would not love any team from NY, Philly, Cleveland, or Boston. I would hate coaching in Texas (too many idiots) and Florida or California (it is never football weather there) Not sure why--just my perception of the region and team

I met him in Palo Alto as the team (McCaffery was one) boarded the bus to go to the airport to play Colorado. He was monitoring the bus loading. I spoke to him--a kind, incredible human being. He will be a great coach.

And I heard Dallas said NO. I think he becomes a free agent next week...

TIMEOUT!!! This is the time of year Mr. Scot shines. Thank you, and even though your choice of a wife has an upper lip that is stained by the KowAid blue of Jonestown, you are appreciated.

Vrabel will be in Chicago or New England--prolly New England. I have not been keeping up--but that is my thought before getting knowledge.

What a dick.

Wow. I would hate to coach for Dallas.

I read a Saints' forum and they were talking like Vrabel was heading to the Big Easy until Mayo went sour (see what I did there?). I would want the Bears' job--but I really like Maye.

All of our edges should be former Gamecocks or Nittany Lions. Seriously, we'd have 3 on the roster from Columbia, YGM (last year) and now Carter--

McCarthy knows football--handling Rodgers is enough to earn my respect--arrogant POS.

Tepper looking pretty good today

In this thread have you mentioned Mike McCarthy's request to interview in Chicago?

Not sure if this was shared elsewhere, but the Bears have asked permission to interview Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys. To me, he seems like a better fit there.