QB scenario

Susquehanna Birder · November 22, 2006, 09:47:59 AM

Suppose that we accept that McNabb is not going to be back until midseason 2007. And that he's on the downturn, as some writers suggest.

What should be done?

I don't think free agency is a good option.

How about making a trade with some team that would give their left nut for a guy like McNabb...even if he's injured?

Do you think that Reid could start over with a new franchise QB if he had the opportunity to take one with a high first-round draft pick?

Quasimoto · November 22, 2006, 09:50:06 AM

I thought about this. We could definitely muster up at least two very good picks for McNabb. People would kill for a QB like him.

As far as Reid starting over. I want him starting over elsewhere. His time is up here in Philly.

ice grillin you · November 22, 2006, 09:51:11 AM

shot knee + age + salary = mcnabb untradeable

SunMo · November 22, 2006, 09:54:09 AM

if you are really going to investigate this, we need to know what the cap impact of trading McNabb would be.

and I don't think he's as tradeable as some people think. why would a team give up multiple picks for a older qb coming off a bad knee injury when they can draft a young guy and develop him? (yeah, basically what IGY said, f off)

Quasimoto · November 22, 2006, 09:56:38 AM

Some teams are stupid enough. See the Dolphins and Culpepper. Something tells me a team like the Lions with Matt Millen running the ship would pull the trigger on a trade like that.

ice grillin you · November 22, 2006, 09:57:02 AM

trades like that dont happen in the nfl anyway...so im not sure why we are even discussing it

as for the future i dont think a qb has to be drafted this year but if there is one on the board that you really like and it makes sense at a particular spot then you do it...including in the first round

ice grillin you · November 22, 2006, 09:59:23 AM

fyi: mcnabb makes 9 9.5 9.2 and 10 mil the next four years

SunMo · November 22, 2006, 10:01:16 AM

i wonder how much signing bonus is spread over those years, because that's the number that messes with the cap if he is traded

Susquehanna Birder · November 22, 2006, 10:02:19 AM

The problem is that unless they totally tank, they probably won't be in a position to take one of the (potentially) elite guys.

Quasimoto · November 22, 2006, 10:02:40 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on November 22, 2006, 09:57:02 AM
trades like that dont happen in the nfl anyway...so im not sure why we are even discussing it

as for the future i dont think a qb has to be drafted this year but if there is one on the board that you really like and it makes sense at a particular spot then you do it...including in the first round

Sure they do. They're en vogue for a team like Washington!

SunMo · November 22, 2006, 10:03:19 AM

depends on how many are available...Cutler lasted until after 10 this year, Rothlesberger the same thing when he was drafted

Quasimoto · November 22, 2006, 10:03:57 AM

Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on November 22, 2006, 10:02:19 AM
The problem is that unless they totally tank, they probably won't be in a position to take one of the (potentially) elite guys.

One thing is that Andy has never been gun shy on draft day. So that can always help.

RezRob · November 22, 2006, 10:03:58 AM

Are yous the same dikholes that want to trade AI every year?

SunMo · November 22, 2006, 10:06:47 AM

who's a fleshpophole? this is a hypothetical discussion.

douche.

ice grillin you · November 22, 2006, 10:07:27 AM

wonder how much signing bonus is spread over those years, because that's the number that messes with the cap if he is traded

its all base salary...hes been paid all his bonuses

where does everyone stand on the qb positon

10 - mcnabb is done time to move on

5 - a qb doesnt have to be drafted this year but if there is one on the board that you really like and it makes sense at a particular spot then you do it...its time to acknowledge that the future is closer than we think

1 - dont even think about getting a young qb for at least another couple years