Drafting a QB?

[30gut]

Originally Posted by MTK

I can't see taking a QB before round 5. Take one early on and they're pretty much setting up a season full of stupid drama.

Isn't a little drama (who are kidding drama is the norm here) worth protecting the team if/when Kirk walks?

I just can't get comfortable with Kirk not having a long term contract yet. It seems like the possibility of Kirk walking is real. And it only seems prudent to be prepared.

[sdskinsfan2001]

If they actually want to keep Kirk, don't draft a QB at all this year. We already have a good backup and a project qb. You just have to risk it and hope you can sign him by July 15th.

If you don't want to keep him, draft Watson if he's available at 17 or Nathan Peterman if available in round 3. Otherwise wait till next draft or possibly take another late round flyer like Sudfeld.

That's my thought process.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

...You just have to risk it and hope you can sign him by July 15th.

....I know you know the cliché about hope and strategy......

[FlyerSkin]

Originally Posted by MTK

I can't see taking a QB before round 5. Take one early on and they're pretty much setting up a season full of stupid drama.

I would just wait til next draft to get a QB. Like you said draft one now and the media will be all over it and it will make for a rather messy situation. If Kirk has any real inkling of staying here, that kind of drama will be rather bad. The qb crop this draft isn't so hot. I am glad there is no real hype being generated like with RG III, Manziel, Young, etc. I think some of those guys will pan out, but won't be the next Peyton or Tom.

[VTSkins1961]

Hate to say it but if a long term contract isn't attainable with Cousins then I would trade him to the highest bidder for picks...

[Alvin Walton]

Nope, I doubt it.
Maybe a UDFA but thats about it.

[WillH]

I think a long term deal will get done, but there is no guarantee. So, if Peterman is there in the 4th, why not take him. Assuming of corse that they have taken care of defensive needs already.

[FlyerSkin]

This draft is very deep in the positions we need on D to become contenders, we need to focus on that.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by FlyerSkin

This draft is very deep in the positions we need on D to become contenders, we need to focus on that.

And if Kirk walks?

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by 30gut

And if Kirk walks?

I'm not ruling out a trade to SF, I'm sorry but when there is that much smoke usually there is fire.. I also agree, if he walks after this yr, then what? We would be screwed

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by 30gut

And if Kirk walks?

Then you deal with it next year. The 2018 QB draft should be better.

If KC wants to leave next year there is almost nothing you can do. The franchise tag would be over $30 million and the Skins cannot afford that. They have a few good players who will be free agents in 2018 too.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

Then you deal with it next year. The 2018 QB draft should be better.

If KC wants to leave next year there is almost nothing you can do. The franchise tag would be over $30 million and the Skins cannot afford that. They have a few good players who will be free agents in 2018 too.

You're right. There is nothing that can be done if you wait and Kirk leaves next year. So why wait? Why not protect your interest now while there is still value to be had?

And who's to say next year's class is better? QB draft classes are like Monet's they look better from a distance.

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by 30gut

You're right. There is nothing that can be done if you wait and Kirk leaves next year. So why wait? Why not protect your interest now while there is still value to be had?

And who's to say next year's class is better? QB draft classes are like Monet's they look better from a distance.

Why wait ? again, because no one will give you much for a one year rental @ $25 million dollars. If they draft well they could be good next year, and there is a slight chance they can sign KC long term next off-season.

I would be shocked if any team is offering a high 2017 first now.... who knows ?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 30gut

And if Kirk walks?

We look to next years draft. This years isn't great...

[Chico23231]

I cant believe folks are suggesting taking a QB with the first pick. Could you imagine the drama?