So a couple times late to undrafted guys worked out for us and a couple times high round investments didn't pan out as well. That means that's the way it's going to be everytime? These late and undrafted guys are a rarity compared to the number of higher picked players. High round investment isn't a "cure all" as you think I claimed. The point is that when you pick high or pick at all, it's about getting the right guy and you are more likely to get that guy when he's still around, not when he was taken 6 rounds ago and now you're hoping that somehow there is still a guy out there.
I get that
And I'm not disagreeing on the idea of taking a top quarterback -- and I know you guys aren't saying Keenum isn't doing a good job at helping us win.
Again I think taking a QB anywhere is the riskiest pick you can make because, as you say, there are so few that can really help lead a team to the Championship,
And I agree with you all that taking a 1st or 2nd on a QB this year would be a great idea
But - some may not remember like I do how Sean Mannion was being touted as a first round pick the year he had Brandon Cook and those other weapons - bit after a not so great season he was downgraded severely.
This year Cardale Jones is a perfect example of Mannion last year. Big kid, strong arm, can move decent - but needs development -- last year after winning the national championship he would have been a 1st round pick - but know everyone second guesses him returning to school.
Now I'd take Cardale Jones in a heart beat with that extra second pick - everyone will say I'm nuts but why? He has all the tools. Huge arm, size, can move in the pocket, is a pocket QB etc, and of course he needs to get smarter etc..
You know who else looks great in paper - Sean Mannion.
So yeah, let's look forward to the future but let's be realistic knowing that even if we select Goff #1, it doesn't mean he'll be anymore successful than Sam was
I don't believe any one of the QB's available this year - even if selected - will be our starter come 2016.
Keenum is winning and I look at him and I see a guy who wants to win - with a college pedigree to boot - he plays tough with heart and will grind out that win regardless / he fits the personality of this team well until, as you and I all agree, our Savior at QB comes walking through the halls.