The QB Position

sp6488 · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 6230 Location: MD

What do you think we should do with the QB position this offseason. I think it's safe to assume that Joe will be back as the starter, so I'm not including Peyton Manning, some other FA signing or drafting a QB to start as options. I essentially see three possibilities:

1) Stay with what we have. 2 QB's (Joe and Tyrod) on the roster.
2) Draft a young, developmental QB. Tyrod is young and has potential, but we draft another guy, possibly a more pure pocket passer type to develop along with Tyrod to give us options as Joe's backup.
3) We bring in a veteran to be the #2, while Tyrod continues to develop as the #3.

I personally think we stay with the 2 guys we have on the roster now and don't bring anyone additional in. The extra roster spot is very valuable and we don't really have the money to spend on a good veteran backup (who would command a few million probably). Additionally, Joe has proven to be very durable over the past 4 seasons (If I'm not mistaken only Rivers and Eli have longer consecutive games started streaks at present). I can see arguments for all three options, though.
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coordinator0 · Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 5873

Meh, I wouldn't even consider changing anything. Our cap room is going to be tight as it is. The points you brought up mirror my own opinion, we're fine with Flacco and Taylor.

Flaccomania · Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 16543 Location: Parkville, MD

I think if we bring anyone in, it should be a late round pick to stash on the practice squad. But I'm more than comfortable with Joe and Tyrod.
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diamondbull424 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 10017 Location: Baltimore, MD

Agree with the prevailing opinions of the thread. Keep the 2 guys we have. Tyrod probably has just enough of an X factor to win us a few games with no to minimal scouting reports on his ability if Joe does end up going out for any period of time.

We don't need a veteran QB wasting a roster spot when we could better use that to field a capable special teams unit (kickoff coverage in particular).
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drd23 · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject:

NJ Raven · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject:

I loves me some Tyrod Taylor, so we should stand pat.
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sp6488 · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 6230 Location: MD

DanFS#7 · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:04 am Post subject:

I would actually prefer an experienced veteran, but that is more because I want someone who can learn Tyrod Taylor the ropes of being an NFL QB and pass forward some knowledge in a way coaches can't.
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