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Darnold or Mariota seem to be 2 guys we could get cheap to be a bridge. Also both guys were high picks so the talent could be there
I watched Sam Darnold's entire career as a USC Trojan and thought he played really well. Good athlete and good size. It's a shame he was drafted by the Jets in 2018.
Last Edit: Feb 6, 2024 0:51:18 GMT -5 by vikingpwr
Post by imthielenit on Feb 6, 2024 15:38:17 GMT -5
I’m approaching the idea of a bridge QB from the standpoint the Vikings have miniscule chances of trading into the top 3. Not that they aren’t willing to try but I question that any of the teams are willing to trade out.
So that leaves the 2nd tier of Nix, McCarthy and Penix to choose from. If McCarthy is drafted then a bridge is definitely needed for a couple years. He doesn’t have enough experience to translate to the NFL right away. As for Nix & Penix a bridge isn’t necessary. Nix started for 5 seasons and Penix has 6 seasons under his belt. Both have enough experience to be Day 1 starters. A lot of criticism of both are their ages. But let’s say McCarthy is drafted and sits for 2 seasons, then he would be near the same age Nix & Penix are now when McCarthy is able to start.
Just a point of reference. This time last year it was a certainty that Richardson was too young and raw and needed to sit for a year. Maybe McCarthy could be ready day 1?
Just a point of reference. This time last year it was a certainty that Richardson was too young and raw and needed to sit for a year. Maybe McCarthy could be ready day 1?
That would be ideal but a guy like Richardson could probably get away with it because half the time he was a RB. I honestly can’t remember was he doing all that great before the injuries? I honestly wasn’t keeping that close an eye on him. He kinda did prove that size doesn’t matter. If you can’t avoid taking straight on shots you won’t last long.
Just a point of reference. This time last year it was a certainty that Richardson was too young and raw and needed to sit for a year. Maybe McCarthy could be ready day 1?
That would be ideal but a guy like Richardson could probably get away with it because half the time he was a RB. I honestly can’t remember was he doing all that great before the injuries? I honestly wasn’t keeping that close an eye on him. He kinda did prove that size doesn’t matter. If you can’t avoid taking straight on shots you won’t last long.
no he wasnt doing great before the injury. he basically proved a lot of the scouts right. solid runner. lots of room to grow as a thrower but you seen glimpses......main thing is it was a very small sample size.
honestly the Colts probably win less games with him as the starter all season.
Minshew or whichever bridge QB has to come cheap. If we can get Minshew for under $10M then I'd be good with that. There's really not much out there at all for FA QBs. Which again is the perfect scenario for Kirk and I'm certain he wants to test the market.
Which of these guys would even excite you or think gives you a better shot than even a Jaren Hall AND would come cheap enough to make sense?
Baker Mayfield Gardner Minshew Joshua Dobbs Ryan Tannehill Kirk Cousins Jake Browning Tyrod Taylor Joe Flacco Easton Stick Trevor Siemian Mason Rudolph Drew Lock Sam Darnold Tyler Huntley Blaine Gabbert Jameis Winston Carson Wentz Jacoby Brissett Marcus Mariota
I could see Flacco being cheap because although he was very hot for a few weeks there in Cleveland, the playoff game was not good and he had a lot of bad years before that. He’s the age range I like in a bridge guy as well. Huntley might end up being fairly cheap too because of his success being in the ravens offense which is very different from basically everyone else’s. Browning is probably going to be too expensive for my taste. Jacoby Brisset is probably the only other mildly interesting option other than Minshew that has a chance of not being expensive.
Minshew hit the $4million mark with incentives, Mayfield almost $7 Million. For the most part, Mayfield balled out last season, so bringing him on in the $20 Million range I really wouldn't balk at, Minshew either, $15-$17 Million, but Mayfield I would not consider a "Bridge" QB, would have to go 3-5 years with him. Either one of these guys are fine by me. JJ gets his money, defense and the RB position gets some love, all is well with the world.
2013-2023 New York Jets win/loss 63-116.........0 playoff appearances
GMs John Idzik (2013-2014), Mike Maccagnan (2015-2018), Joe Douglas (win/loss 27-56)
HCs Rex Ryan, Todd Bowles, Adam Gase, Robert Salah
OCs Marty Mornhinweg, Chad Gailey, John Morton, Jeremy Bates, Dowell Loggains, Mike LaFleur
DCs Dennis Thurman, Kacy Rodgers, Gregg Williams, Jeff Ulbrich, Nathaniel Hackett
QBs Geno Smith (2nd round), Sam Darnold (1st round), Zach Wilson (1st round)
I don't think Smith, Darnold or Wilson had a chance with this franchise.
that's a real sad story
I often wonder what the careers of some of the high drafted QBs would've been like if they were selected by different teams or sat their rookie year while a veteran QB played.
