Why Washington Football Team shouldn’t force a quick fix at quarterback this year
By Tim Meek
So, does this mean signing/trading for a QB doesn’t work?
Not necessarily. Every situation is unique and there certainly are different paths that can lead to the same result.
But history and data serve as a measuring stick. Let’s compare the three QB’s that won a Super Bowl with a new team to those who might be available this year.
Sorry folks, there’s not a Peyton Manning available.
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As we look at Drew Brees, the closest comparison to a guy that might be available is Sam Darnold. A young player with potential who may just need a change of scenery. I’d speculate Darnold is someone that pro personnel is probably taking a very strong look at right now.
With Brad Johnson, we might have our closest comp to our situation. Brad was a competent NFL QB; efficient and effective, he was a leader. But that said, he bounced around the league and was never considered a franchise QB. He joined a team with an elite defense and some playmakers on offense. Sounds pretty similar to what we “eventually” may have in Washington, doesn’t it?
I’d argue this type of QB may already be on the team with Kyle Allen. If not, they could add a Marcus Mariota or Tyrod Taylor type of guy. Low-risk guys that won’t come at a large price tag. In the meantime, they continue to draft QB until they hit on one.
Again, 17 out of the past 20 Super Bowl-winning QB’s were drafted. And not all of those QB’s were first-rounders. The NFL has seen a second, third, sixth, and ninth-round QB win the Super Bowl over that time.