Mark Sanchez at 13th?

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I like Sanchez, but I agree that he's probably no better than Campbell and maybe not even Colt (given time). If we actually draft him, then I would hope it's paired with making other moves to get other 1st and 2nd rounders to help the team in other areas. And if we get Sanchez, I wouldn't dangle Campbell along any further. But at the same time, I wouldn't want less than a 3rd for him. Which may be tough.

My eyes do see a lot of Brady Quinn in Sanchez. My head knows better.

I don't think we can afford to part with Campbell in any case. We've certainly left rebuilding mode. Who plays QB on opening day, Collins? There's no way.

There's also no way we can get Sanchez without trading up in the draft, so that would mean less picks next year as well. It's not as bad as the Cutler deal, but I think it's reinforcing the point that we really have no idea what is separating our roster from the elite teams in the NFL.

And unless the culture here changes, I don't see any way Sanchez would be remotely successful. Before we could build a half decent roster to give him a shot at the playoffs, we'll likely have blamed this current mess on Zorn, fired him, and brought in a coach who probably doesn't want to try to win with Sanchez. So basically, we've just pissed away three years, and the best value years of the Haynesworth deal.

So after spinning our wheels in place for three years and spending a ton of money, rebuilding starts.

Hmmm. Sounds like the Raiders.

Again, it doesn't have to be like this, even if Sanchez does come here, but if we're unable to diagnose the real issues, there's really nothing inherent to stop the situation from devolving into that.