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Washington Football Team: the quarterback situation in seven lists

By Jonathan Eig

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 26: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers talks with quarterback Josh Rosen #2 during warmups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 26: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers talks with quarterback Josh Rosen #2 during warmups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Washington Football Team helmet. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Football Team helmet. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Football Team will not be drafting a quarterback on Day 1 of the upcoming NFL draft.

A Round 1 quarterback was always an unlikely scenario, and San Francisco’s recent trade up to No. 3 makes it certain. Five quarterbacks will be drafted in the first round, and there is a chance – I’d put it at 40/60 right now – that they could be the first five players off the board. It is a virtual lock that all five will be gone by the tenth pick.

That’s the way it is in the NFL today. Teams panic when they don’t have that “franchise” quarterback. They make rash decisions. I’m not trying to tell you that it wouldn’t be great to have a Mahomes or a Herbert locked up for the next five years. I’m just banging the same old drum – do not mortgage your franchise to get that “franchise.” It’s far too risky a proposition.

I’ve done statistical analysis of this situation but today, I’m trying a more anecdotal approach. Here are seven lists for any Washington Football Team fans who are distraught over the fact that Martin Mayhew will not be getting an elite quarterback prospect in 2021.

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