General off-season news thread

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Colt Classic

He had already been there for a few years--they didn't sign him THAT YEAR, then ALSO draft Mahomes. His contract was coming to an end, of course a team should plan for the future at that point. If the Colts sign Rivers, then they could pass on this draft's QB prospects since none of the realistic options seem to be impressive or have any skill set that couldn't be found in next year's draft. Use this year's first rounder on edge rusher or receiver.

I could see Rivers being a two-year signing, or maybe a four year with escape clauses. I could see them drafting and signing someone.

[Butter]

Originally Posted by Chromeburn

I could see Rivers being a two-year signing, or maybe a four year with escape clauses. I could see them drafting and signing someone.

I agree, if they chase a vet FA QB then drafting a developmental QB would seem natural.

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by Butter

I agree, if they chase a vet FA QB then drafting a developmental QB would seem natural.

Covers both bases and makes sense. Puts some emphasis on the present since they have a competent team that can win now. Also invests in the future beyond a couple years so they don’t have to go back into rebuilding mode in 2-3 years. Or at least end up in the spot they are now.

Of course they could see that veteran presence already there in JB.

Go after Rivers, go after Clooney. (Rivers had one of the best seasons he ever had under Reich and Sirianni)

Draft BPA in first or Love. Get some WRs and interior pass rush in draft, perhaps developmental QB. Maybe a backup lineman or two. Then go after next season as a contender.

Tom Brady could end up with the Titans. Going to be an exciting off-season.

[rm1369]

I’m not really sure what a “developmental” QB is. To me there are guys that are ready to start right away and guys that you want to give a year max before they start. When I hear that term though I think of drafting a guy in round 3 or later and working with him for 2 or 3 years before he starts. But I can’t think of anyone that has been done with and worked on.. Am I misunderstanding what is being suggested? Or am I missing anyone that’s this has worked with?

[Maniac]

Originally Posted by rm1369

I’m not really sure what a “developmental” QB is. To me there are guys that are ready to start right away and guys that you want to give a year max before they start. When I hear that term though I think of drafting a guy in round 3 or later and working with him for 2 or 3 years before he starts. But I can’t think of anyone that has been done with and worked on.. Am I misunderstanding what is being suggested? Or am I missing anyone that’s this has worked with?

I think you are right that if a guy isn't ready in a year or so max then he probably isn't going to work out anyway, but the term developmental in itself can still apply to a guy who needs a year to learn or transition over to the nfl game. They still need to develop a bit. Now a long term developmental guy or project player? Like you said, probably not worth bothering with.