Macdonald, crazy question!

[SoulfishHawk]

I still see it as trading Geno for Darnold and Milroe. Just my opinion, but with his abilities, esp. his legs, it was worth using that 3rd round pick on Milroe.

 

[Runscott]

The answer is actually the lost pick scenario. If you go with QB and he is not good enough to supplant the starter, he never sees the field (and you don't want him to, because it means your starter is injured). A defensive player, even if not good enough to beat out the starter will almost always play special teams and be part of the rotation for linemen or dime packages for DBs. Offense gets special teams as well, with just offensive linemen only seeing the field for field goals and extra points. So that high round QB that misses is simply holding a clip board. When your GM or owner don't want to make big splashes in free agency, your picks become more valuable than throwing them away.

I think we're saying the same thing.

Googling reveals: "In 20 years of NFL Drafts, from 2002 through 2023, a startling 39 of the 61 quarterbacks picked in the first round (63.9 percent) were more of a "miss" than a "hit." That included "misses" on more than half of the quarterbacks picked in the top 10 (21 of 37, 56.8 percent)"

 

[Runscott]

I still see it as trading Geno for Darnold and Milroe. Just my opinion, but with his abilities, esp. his legs, it was worth using that 3rd round pick on Milroe.

Same here. I liked how Geno ran a lot the first year he started for us - It seemed to make his passing game more effective. Darnold isn't much of a runner, so maybe Milroe adds that aspect. The opponents already had to consider Geno's running ability, so I don't think Milroe would have helped him as much as he should help Darnold.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

The same Geno that would rather slide a yard short of the first down. The same Geno who would rather hold the ball for an hour and half before taking a sack. The same Geno who loves throwing to the opponents in the Red Zone. The same Geno who EASILY could have had 20 more picks the last 2 season, if it wasn't for defenders having feet for hands. The same Geno who would pout on the sidelines instead of leading his teammates.

 

[Runscott]

The same Geno who loves throwing to the opponents in the Red Zone.

This is the main reason I was glad we got rid of him, and what makes me wonder why Pete wanted him in LV.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Pete flat out doubling down..........in Vegas. Too easy........

But remember Geno was "disrespected"

Oh brother........

 

[SocialParasite]

Pete flat out doubling down..........in Vegas. Too easy........

But remember Geno was "disrespected"

Oh brother........

Pete wrote back...again!

 

[Appyhawk]

Same here. I liked how Geno ran a lot the first year he started for us - It seemed to make his passing game more effective. Darnold isn't much of a runner, so maybe Milroe adds that aspect. The opponents already had to consider Geno's running ability, so I don't think Milroe would have helped him as much as he should help Darnold.

Good point Runscott. IMO Geno is not remotely close in running ability compared to Milroe and that will not change with practice.

 

[Smellyman]

Good point Runscott. IMO Geno is not remotely close in running ability compared to Milroe and that will not change with practice.

way to go out on a limb

 

[chris98251]

The answer is actually the lost pick scenario. If you go with QB and he is not good enough to supplant the starter, he never sees the field (and you don't want him to, because it means your starter is injured). A defensive player, even if not good enough to beat out the starter will almost always play special teams and be part of the rotation for linemen or dime packages for DBs. Offense gets special teams as well, with just offensive linemen only seeing the field for field goals and extra points. So that high round QB that misses is simply holding a clip board. When your GM or owner don't want to make big splashes in free agency, your picks become more valuable than throwing them away.

Well unless you showcase him and trade him to a team that needs a QB for draft picks, you know like Greenbay did with Brunell, Hass, and a few others.