Wft quarterback of the future

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Allen has not played just as well as Smith. 610 yards passing in 5 games and 1-3 as a starter? He is coming off a major injury as well...I'm not sure that would be my first choice if the plan is to move on from Smith.

If you've made the decision to move on from Smith and don't get your day 1 QB in the draft, then you probably do bite the bullet and lure a FA in here. Who that would be, I don't know.

I see Stafford's name thrown around a lot, but he is under contract for the next two years. I don't see that as an option.

Maybe you can bring in a guy like Dalton, Winston, Trubisky...

Good discussion, but I like the discussions about this year better. I'm enjoying the fact that this team is in 1st place right now with a chance to host a playoff game.

Out of that list Trubisky would be the only one I would consider

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Out of that list Trubisky would be the only one I would consider

Yeah there's other potentials as well. That isn't a wish list or a FA QB ranking, just jotting down a few of the QBs that may be available, as a "for example".

[Ohioskins]

I just don't see how we get any of the top 4 QB's in the draft. We will not pick high enough.

[Number44]

Originally Posted by Ohioskins

I just don't see how we get any of the top 4 QB's in the draft. We will not pick high enough.

Well, if the "consensus" ranking turns out being wrong, like in most years, we certainly can. Personally, I rank the guys that the "consensus" have ranked 5 and 6 at 3 and 4. The 2 QBs in the SEC title game are really, really good, IMO, and both are likely to be available when WFT picks, unless the rumors that Elway loves Jones are true and Denver takes him round 1. Jones and Trask are both having seasons comparable to Burrow's 2019 season. To downgrade these 2 because they happen to play with very good teammates, while ignoring that they also play against very good players, seems silly to me. Playing with and against bigger, stronger, faster, better players every game is a plus, IMO, not a minus.

Man, if we get either Jones or Trask, I'll be happy. Either one would benefit by watching and learning from Alex Smith to begin their NFL career. Seems to have worked out fairly well for Mahomes.

[Ohioskins]

Rivers would be my preferred optoin.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Ohioskins

Rivers would be my preferred optoin.

If Rivers decides to play next year, I would be shocked to see him go to a different team unless Colts is the one who decides to move on. Rivers and Reich have good relationship.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

If Rivers decides to play next year, I would be shocked to see him go to a different team unless Colts is the one who decides to move on. Rivers and Reich have good relationship.

Call me crazy but if Hurts pans out in Philly, I see a team that would be a perfect fit for Wentz, Indy. Reich former coach, great OL, running game, young up and coming receivers, the perfect recipe to regain your confidence. Maybe Wentz could redo his contract to accommodate his new team.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

If Rivers decides to play next year, I would be shocked to see him go to a different team unless Colts is the one who decides to move on. Rivers and Reich have good relationship.

Interesting option, but he wouldn't be cheap. He's older, but still looks pretty good. I've always liked his passion for the game. He is scheduled for foot surgery in the offseason - not sure whether or not that would be a concern. He's a gamer though.

[Chico23231]

Rivers and Trubisky? Absolutely no to both.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Rivers and Trubisky? Absolutely no to both.

Yeah seriously

Love Rivers but he's year to year at this point and why would the Colts move on?

Trubisky is trash, so is Darnold. The only name that intrigues me is Stafford in the unlikely event the Lions moved on from him.

I think we're probably looking at Allen and Smith returning with Haskins' future up in the air and we'll see what happens with the draft.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by MTK

Yeah seriously

Love Rivers but he's year to year at this point and why would the Colts move on?

Trubisky is trash, so is Darnold. The only name that intrigues me is Stafford in the unlikely event the Lions moved on from him.

I think we're probably looking at Allen and Smith returning with Haskins' future up in the air and we'll see what happens with the draft.

That's kinda been my point. What are you going to get in a Vet FA that is a better option than what we have - without jeopardizing the opportunity to resign some core players, and improve the team with other FAs like offensive linemen, a WR, etc.

Rivers is year to year, but Smith is too.

[MTK]

Smith hasn't been the primary factor in the 4 game win streak. The entire team has elevated their play and yes Smith is a part of that, but I also think Allen could have led the same charge.

[Chico23231]

When I comes to how the defense improved...benching Apke and losing Collins and adding Cole Holcomb to the lineup has been the difference period.

Also, chase young groin injury seems to finally healed. You can see a bump in his play

[Chief X_Phackter]

Well, the title of this thread is "WFT quarterback of the future". I will agree that Smith is not the future of this team. But he is winning now, and he has won since he got here with or without a great defense, o-line, running game...

The best case scenario is they can draft a QB1 next spring. It's not out of the question. Very good QBs can come outside of the top 20 picks in the draft.

[skinsfan69]

The defense won the game last week all by themselves. Smith started it and he will get credit for a ''win" but he really had nothing to do with it. The WL record of the QB is the worst stat in football.