Why NOT to pay your QB

WhoDat · 06-28-2004, 03:10 PM

I've argued in the past that the current blueprint for getting to the Super Bowl seems to be a great defense, strong perimeter players, and an average athlete who can manage the game at QB.

Hypothetically, you always want the best player at any position. I mean, given the chance, who wouldn't initially jump at the idea of having Peyton Manning as your QB?

However, since the salary cap often puts teams in tough spots (where they have to make hard decisions), I would prefer to focus on a strategy for building a defense and getting playmakers on offense.

This has nothing to do with Brooks, Delhomme, or any other QB. I'm simply stating a philosophy that I like. To illustrate my point, here's an excerpt from a Pat Kirwan article on NFL.com

Manning brought the Colts to the AFC Championship Game last season and was rewarded with a $100 million contract. He deserves the deal, but the trick will be to keep enough talent around him so they can win the Super Bowl. His two main forces on offense are headed into contract years and the popular opinion in the league is the Colts can't afford to keep both Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison.

Just as important is the ability to get some more defensive talent. There's no doubt the defense has taken a step back with the loss of linebacker Marcus Washington and cornerback David Macklin, along with a few other starters. Great teams need superstars, but they also need depth and quality starters across the board. That is the challenge for Indianapolis.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/7450559

Let the debating begin.

And NO Saintfan, Billy, and Danno, this is not a veiled attempt to sling mud at Brooks - so sssshhhh even before you start. ;)

06-28-2004, 03:10 PM	#1
WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	Why NOT to pay your QB I've argued in the past that the current blueprint for getting to the Super Bowl seems to be a great defense, strong perimeter players, and an average athlete who can manage the game at QB. Hypothetically, you always want the best player at any position. I mean, given the chance, who wouldn't initially jump at the idea of having Peyton Manning as your QB? However, since the salary cap often puts teams in tough spots (where they have to make hard decisions), I would prefer to focus on a strategy for building a defense and getting playmakers on offense. This has nothing to do with Brooks, Delhomme, or any other QB. I'm simply stating a philosophy that I like. To illustrate my point, here's an excerpt from a Pat Kirwan article on NFL.com Manning brought the Colts to the AFC Championship Game last season and was rewarded with a $100 million contract. He deserves the deal, but the trick will be to keep enough talent around him so they can win the Super Bowl. His two main forces on offense are headed into contract years and the popular opinion in the league is the Colts can't afford to keep both Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison. Just as important is the ability to get some more defensive talent. There's no doubt the defense has taken a step back with the loss of linebacker Marcus Washington and cornerback David Macklin, along with a few other starters. Great teams need superstars, but they also need depth and quality starters across the board. That is the challenge for Indianapolis. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/7450559 Let the debating begin. And NO Saintfan, Billy, and Danno, this is not a veiled attempt to sling mud at Brooks - so sssshhhh even before you start. ;)
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