Close Only Counts In Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Given our track record in developing QBs and Vinny's terrible record in acquiring good players, none of this would have mattered.

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: Do not blame Vinny for the draft mis-steps of 2005, or for the terrible personnel moves of 2006 (Archuleta, Duckett, B. Lloyd, overpaying Randle El). Gibbs had the authority then that Shanny has now. Gibbs had the final stamp of approval on all personnel matters during his second run as HC. I recall his glowing report about Jason Campbell's character and physical skills. Had GB passed on Rodgers, there's no guarantee that Gibbs would have taken him over Campbell, especially given other personnel gaffes that occurred during that period.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times: Do not blame Vinny for the draft mis-steps of 2005, or for the terrible personnel moves of 2006 (Archuleta, Duckett, B. Lloyd, overpaying Randle El). Gibbs had the authority then that Shanny has now. Gibbs had the final stamp of approval on all personnel matters during his second run as HC. I recall his glowing report about Jason Campbell's character and physical skills. Had GB passed on Rodgers, there's no guarantee that Gibbs would have taken him over Campbell, especially given other personnel gaffes that occurred during that period.

I meant Vinny in general (i.e. drafting 2 WRs and a TE in the 2nd round). I just feel that whether we had gotten Rodgers or not it would not have mattered because in general this team (apparently) doesn't know how to groom a young QB and made terrible personnel decisions in the seasons after that draft.