Why the Washington Football Team should not tank in 2020

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Sep 27, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Trubisky example

Speaking of Trubisky, he was recently replaced by Nick Foles as the Bear starting QB. Nick Foles was the 88th pick of the 2012 draft, selected after QBs the likes of Brandon Weeden and Brock Osweiler. Maybe Nick Foles isn’t great. (He isn’t.) But if memory serves, he won a Super Bowl a few years back. He was Super Bowl MVP, in fact.

You don’t think Foles is a good reason not to tank to get your “savior” QB? Fine, how about the guy who was selected just ahead of him in 2012? That would be Russell Wilson, taken in the third round, the sixth QB overall.

Foles and Wilson have both won Super Bowls. As have Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Before his injury, Dak Prescott was looking like a star, and Derek Carr is finally trending up. None of these guys were first-round draft picks.

And I’m not even considering picks from the last few years because it is too early to tell. Lamar Jackson looks sensational, and Josh Rosen looks like a bust. Josh Allen may lead one New York team to glory. Daniel Jones may fumble another New York team to the basement. Murray and Mayfield? Maybe. The jury’s still out.

I’m not saying it wouldn’t be nice to have Joe Burrow under center. I’m just saying that it is no sure thing. Nothing is a sure thing. Do you really want to tank on a wing and a prayer?

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