Tier 2 vs Tier 1 QBs
So, what model of building a team is better now that we've seen what a guy like Foles can do when you give him a great OLine and enough offensive weapons.
Do teams really worry about having that "great franchise QB" like a Payton, Big Ben, Rodgers, Brady, and Brees, or now will the trend change to getting a great supporting cast of players with a decent QB that won't have to carry the team?
Personally, I think Case has the talent of Foles. If the Vikes continue to build the OLine, and also upgrade the interior DL for pass rushing, I don't see any need to get into any crazy bidding wars for the best FA QB that's out there. I hope they continue spend their money upgrading other weak spots along both the offensive and defensive lines.
Foles played great, but next year he's back on the bench behind Carson. He won a damn SB, something a Viking QB has never done, but yet he's going to still be looked at as a backup. Crazy, huh?
@"Jor-El" said:@"SmashmouthD" said: Would you rather have:a) a $27 million-a-year Tier 1 QB; or,
b) an $18 million-a-year Tier 2 QB and $9 million to spend on a quality free agent at another position?(yeah, okay, we can quibble about these rough numbers, but you get my point)
Me, personally, knowing that (b) is Keenum or Bridgewater, I'd pick (b).
My fear about Keenum is that we will never see another season from him as effective as he was in 2017 (especially week 10-15).
My fear about Bridgewater is that we will never see anything better than 2015: 4 TDs, 4 INTs, and 2-4 record against opponents with winning records.
I don't think either is worth more than $10M/season.
The difference being that you don't have to pay Bridgewater over $10M right now. If he proves healthy, then sure he's going to command a top dollar extension, but that isn't going to happen this spring. With Case, you have to give him market value for a healthy QB coming off a 13-3 season. That's going to be well over $10M. I just hope it's not us who does it.
A lot people say Rodgers is the best quality today he has won 1 superb owl and in greenbayour I place them behind both the Vikings lions in talent with Chicago gaining outside of the media there talent is Cleveland level a great quality also needs good and a few great teammates also
@"HappyViking" said: Does anyone remember just two short weeks ago when Case was considered to be way better than Foles? Many "experts" picked the Vikes to win in Philly because of Case. My how things change in a hurry. B)For good reason though. Foles threw for a 48% completion rate during the regular season. He went nuts in the playoffs.
@"StickyBun" said: Anything can happen in a one year scenario. Foles's career has been spotty before this, same with Keenum. Do we now expect Foles to perform like this and he's now an elite QB? Same with Keenum? Or are they more anomaly than rule? The odds and history will tell you the latter.I want a QB that is Tier 1: the only guy I've seen close is Bradford. But he's a risk with that knee.
And the one thing all these QB's have in common with bad seasons is Jeff Fisher and the Rams.
Bradford,Keenum, Foles, Geoff.
@"Kentis" said: Every QB the Vikings has ever employed have left me in tears! B)
seneca made you cry?
1-Bridgewater, if healthy
2-Sam, if healthy
3-Keenum
All good QB’s you can win with. Sam is best if healthy really. i put Teddy 1 because of upside.
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