QB Roulette

by Nate D. on Feb 24, 2010 4:48 PM EST

So the 2009 season is over, and we've seen what the QB's drafted last year were made of. Mark Sanchez made it to the AFC championship game at the helm of the New York Jets' revitalized defense and #1 running game, Matt Stafford made a name for himself in a fondly-remembered win over the Cleveland Browns in a 2-14 season, and Josh Freeman showed most of the NFL just what all that raw talent and physical prowess might mean for Tampa Bay down the road.

Now I know that a lot of us really questioned the drafting of Matt Stafford at #1 last year, myself included. I was furious. However, the season has now passed us, and we have the ability to look back in hindsight. With the next draft approaching, I'd just like to poll our constituency on a relatively simple question, that I feel is pretty loaded:

Poll

If you could have any quarterback drafted in 2009 or that is eligible for the draft in 2010, who would it be?

Matthew Stafford, Georgia (DET)

143 votes

Mark Sanchez, Southern Cal (NYJ)

6 votes

Josh Freeman, KSU (TB)

1 votes

Tim Tebow, Florida

1 votes

Colt McCoy, Texas

3 votes

Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

6 votes

Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame

0 votes

Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan

7 votes

167 votes | Poll has closed

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Dan Lefevour!!!!

No, kidding, I voted for Matt

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by CapitolLions on Feb 24, 2010 4:59 PM EST reply actions

I voted for Dan...

Better Value per pick selection.

by CLF on Feb 26, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Nice Vote!

I want him to succeed but I don’t want him to go to Minnesota!

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by CapitolLions on Feb 27, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

with or with out knowing what stafford did this year??

by det32 on Feb 24, 2010 4:59 PM EST reply actions

if it is WITH OUT knowing what he did i would go Clausen

but if it is WITH knowing what he did ii would go with Stafford..

Clausen is a better prospect then Stafford was this time last year.. and i truly believe the he is as big of a cant miss as suh and berry are

by det32 on Feb 24, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions

i hope. . .

that the rams feel the same way about Clausen as you do

by Wick22 on Feb 24, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I meant post 2009.

Knowing how the players performed this year, would you trade in our QB for one of the unknowns or other draftees.

by Nate D. on Feb 24, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions

Stafford all the way

I supported the all last year I love the kid and tuley feel he can be a franchise QB in 4 to 5 years he will be up there with some of the best. IF and i mean IF the lions do this right and give him a team to lead into battle that can help to victory he is a true leader and has a fantastic skill set. Next I’d say Mccoy and then Lefevour tebow isn’t on my list. Bradfords injurys deter me from him he’s a very good qb though. Sanchez I still have problems with him the jets were built so all any QB had to do was not lose and he still managed to do that. Freeman hasn’t showin me any reason to jump on his bandwagon other than he is arrogant when he said he would be hands down the best QB in that draft (good luck with that josh) Claussen is a good pick but I just dunno about him I actually think Quinn could still be the better ND QB. nope I am taking the Bulldog everytime.

The best there is, The best there was, and the best there ever will be - Bret the Hitman hart

by The Profiler on Feb 24, 2010 5:00 PM EST reply actions

I can't beleave that Staffinfection has every single vote so far....

I know I was against drafting him and we payed for his rookie-ness last year but I have never seen a rookie QB who could get some of those passes into such tight spots. He won me over way before his game against the Browns. As long as we do him right like you said profiler, we have a future all-pro/probowler here in Motown. And as Jcruise/Bishop/ pointed out to me a few months ago that hasn’t happened in over 50 years…..

by davis0169 on Feb 24, 2010 5:17 PM EST reply actions

Bobby Lane

Went to the same highschool as staff and they were the last two Qbs to win a championship at that school I belive. Just something to hope for as if we haven’t already got are hopes up for the 15th time. I watched stafford play alot of college games I always liked him I just didn’t think we would get that lucky.

The best there is, The best there was, and the best there ever will be - Bret the Hitman hart

by The Profiler on Feb 24, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions

lol profiler

So does lightning strike twice and we land this years best player in Suh? Here’s too hoping.

by davis0169 on Feb 24, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions

cause now your a man

MAN!

stafford.

by IAmGross on Feb 24, 2010 5:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Orgazmo reference

gets an automatic rec. lol

by Mogwai on Feb 24, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions

Hindsight IS 20/20

I too was against drafting Stafford. Not so much I didn’t like him as much as I was more for building from the trenches out. Now that I have seen him play for a year, I don’t think I would want anyone else at the helm.
Just to mention some thing of subject a bit. I know Staff and Sanchez will be compared for years to come, just because they where drafted in the same year. But I hope to hell he turns out to be better than that pompas ass, defense coattail riden to the superbowl, lucky as hell, hidin behind punk, Eli Manning. Funny thing is, I like Payton. Just don’t care for his brother.

by Lead Hunter on Feb 24, 2010 8:27 PM EST reply actions

Sorry, should be something OFF subject.

by Lead Hunter on Feb 24, 2010 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

I got nothin against Eli

he actually one of my favorites. As far as demanding a trade on draft day it’s not like he is the 1sxt guy to ver do that John Elway anyone. Its just buisness I don’t hold it against him the guy can play and if you don’t belive me look at the tyree pass and tell me brady wouldn’t have eaten the dirt on that pass rush. lol

The best there is, The best there was, and the best there ever will be - Bret the Hitman hart

by The Profiler on Feb 24, 2010 9:03 PM EST up reply actions

I'm biased, so Stafford

Behind them:
Clausen (looks a good prospect), Sanchez (he’s got something), Freeman (got great tools, might not be hugely successful though), Bradford (the best of the spreaders), McCoy, Tebow, LeFavour

The Bringers of Hope: Stafford - Delmas - C. Johnson - Pettigrew - Levy - Hill - Schwartz
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Feb 24, 2010 9:15 PM EST reply actions

I wanted Stafford last season....

I would not want any other QB.

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Feb 24, 2010 9:15 PM EST reply actions

why is this even a question

The beginning of the end of the misery

by Latif Masud on Feb 24, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions

To gauge interest and create discussion about other QBs in the league

If you would like, I can post a mock draft or Suh v. Berry discussion

by Nate D. on Feb 24, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions

let me help you out...

Rd1. BPA ( OG, DT, CB, S, DE or a RB)
Rd2. BPA ( see RD1)
RD3 BPA ( see RD2)
RD3 – Trade Sims ( for a additional pick and a “like new” ford taurus). BPA
Question: Do we get a 7 round pick this year?

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on Feb 24, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions