Experienced Back-Up QB/Heir Apparent? - The Orange Mane

eddie mac · 03-29-2006, 03:19 PM

Who would you rather the Broncos went for this offseason. Shanahan has already stated via Burger Bill that he will draft a QB this year and Bill reckons it'll be a mid rounder not one of the top 3 available. But in recent days we've also been linked with A Wright and J Harrington and have requested permission and have had it granted to talk to Joey.

ESPN news has also reported today that Mr Pro Bowl Fumblitis Steve McNair may well be released soon due to salary cap reasons.

Arkansas Bronco · 03-29-2006, 03:20 PM

no poll?

eddie mac · 03-29-2006, 03:23 PM

There now. Ha ha us Irish arent as dumb as one would think.

Arkansas Bronco · 03-29-2006, 03:26 PM

well we have 2 4rth's what we might could use to go up a bit. Personaly I like B. Croyle.

Crushaholic · 03-29-2006, 03:31 PM

I would be happy with any of the options except #4, #5, and #6. I don't want to trade up for a QB...

Drek · 03-29-2006, 04:01 PM

Stick with BVP and draft a 4th round project like Barrick Nealy to work with. We've got Jake on contract for three more years, he's guaranteed to play at least two of 'em if you ask me. No need to rush out and overpay for a QB who can't see the field until '08 at soonest, probably '09.

Of course, if Vince Young falls to 15 I don't think Shanny would even question it, he'd snap him up in a second.

eddie mac · 03-29-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Drek

Stick with BVP and draft a 4th round project like Barrick Nealy to work with. We've got Jake on contract for three more years, he's guaranteed to play at least two of 'em if you ask me. No need to rush out and overpay for a QB who can't see the field until '08 at soonest, probably '09.

Of course, if Vince Young falls to 15 I don't think Shanny would even question it, he'd snap him up in a second.

Didn't want to put too many options up bro but I'm sure most on here would cream their pants if any of the big 3 were available at 15.

elsid13 · 03-29-2006, 04:08 PM

I still pushing Whitehurst in the 4th. Hopefully his injury drive him down

Orange_Beard · 03-29-2006, 04:10 PM

"Sign McNair if he's released and the price is right"

Should say "sign McNair, demote Plummer"

Orange_Beard · 03-29-2006, 04:19 PM

The only option I don't like is "Anthony Wright" I can't see McNair coming here, he is beat-up and I don't think that there is too much left in the tank.

I would love to see a QB who could really develop, Harrington could be a fair priced option. Any of the other young QB's would also be great.

BVP should be playing "/" and be the thrid string guy.

SimonFletcher73 · 03-29-2006, 06:40 PM

I took Leinhart, no idea why. I wouldn't mind Omar Jacobs in the 2nd. We would probably have to get a 3rd or use our 2nd on Whitehurst or Croyle.

Drek · 03-29-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie mac

Didn't want to put too many options up bro but I'm sure most on here would cream their pants if any of the big 3 were available at 15.

Oh of course, but I don't think we'll go QB on the first day, very possibly not until late in the second day, short of something like Young or Cutler falling to 15. Otherwise Shanny will look to secure another project this year and continue to evaluate our QB of the future plans on a year by year basis.

Hercules Rockefeller · 03-29-2006, 07:04 PM

I like the option of "Stay put, but don't pass on Young or Cutler if they somehow drop to #15"

rbackfactory80 · 03-29-2006, 08:04 PM

Mcnair is no back up Qb.

rbackfactory80 · 03-29-2006, 08:07 PM

Its funny that people voted for Harrington if the price is right and not McNair if the price is right. McNair is a gutsy player and Harrington shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath.

elsid13 · 03-29-2006, 08:10 PM

The rumor is if Titan release McNair due to salary cap issue, the Ratbirds will go all out to get him. That why they haven't signed Collins yet.

rbackfactory80 · 03-29-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonFletcher73

I took Leinhart, no idea why. I wouldn't mind Omar Jacobs in the 2nd. We would probably have to get a 3rd or use our 2nd on Whitehurst or Croyle.

Omar Jacobs, hell yeah

broncohaven · 03-29-2006, 08:48 PM

I could take a flier on Josh Betts in the 6th. Has an absolute cannon, but needs to grow into being a QB instead of thrower.

WABronco · 03-29-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rbackfactory80

Mcnair is no back up Qb.

Yea, no kidding...

Orange_Beard · 03-29-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rbackfactory80

Its funny that people voted for Harrington if the price is right and not McNair if the price is right. McNair is a gutsy player and Harrington shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath.

Like you said, he is no back-up. he is not going to come here and hold the clip board for Jake, he is better then Jake.

rbackfactory80 · 03-29-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange_Beard

Like you said, he is no back-up. he is not going to come here and hold the clip board for Jake, he is better then Jake.

Bringing in Harrington is similar to bringing in a Ghost. The question is who would you want if the money is not a problem to back up Plummer. I myself have always been a McNair fan. Even though I dont believe McNair is a backup, if Plummer went down I could care less who are backup is if we have no chance of winning as would be the case with either BVP or Harrington was supposed to carry us through a playoff run.

Ratboy · 03-29-2006, 10:12 PM

Cutler or Harrington.

Orange_Beard · 03-29-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rbackfactory80

Bringing in Harrinton is similar to bringing in a Ghost.

Hmm...Not sure I get that one.

rbackfactory80 · 03-29-2006, 10:18 PM

Non-existant

chaz · 03-29-2006, 11:23 PM

i dont understand why some of you guys are always supporting "project qb's" to take in the middle rounds of the draft...are you really expecting the next tom brady? all you can expect is someone who will never be any better than a backup, and we already have that in BVP, he will develop into a solid #2.

i think you do not draft your qb of the future in the middle of the draft, you invest a lot in him, a first round pick. No point wasting middle round picks every year on qb's that wont stick around, when you could select instead on offensive lineman for example who will help the team for years to come.

i just think there are certain rounds to pick certain positions...and qb in later rounds is not sensible to me unless you are only looking for a backup

View Poll Results: Experienced Back-Up QB/Heir Apparent
Sign McNair if he's released and the price is right	8	11.11%
Trade for Harrington if the compensation/contract isn't too high	13	18.06%
Sign FA Anthony Wright	8	11.11%
Trade up in the draft to land Leinart	4	5.56%
Trade up in the draft to land Cutler	9	12.50%
Trade up in the draft to land Young	7	9.72%
Select a QB prospect in rounds 3-4-5 if we acquire a 3rd somehow	20	27.78%
Stick with BVP	24	33.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

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03-29-2006, 03:19 PM	#1
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Experienced Back-Up QB/Heir Apparent? Who would you rather the Broncos went for this offseason. Shanahan has already stated via Burger Bill that he will draft a QB this year and Bill reckons it'll be a mid rounder not one of the top 3 available. But in recent days we've also been linked with A Wright and J Harrington and have requested permission and have had it granted to talk to Joey. ESPN news has also reported today that Mr Pro Bowl Fumblitis Steve McNair may well be released soon due to salary cap reasons.

03-29-2006, 03:20 PM	#2
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	no poll?

03-29-2006, 03:23 PM	#3
eddie mac Ireland's No1 Bronco Eddie Mac 87 gone but never forgott Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: IRELAND Posts: 15,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	There now. Ha ha us Irish arent as dumb as one would think.

03-29-2006, 03:26 PM	#4
Arkansas Bronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,237 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	well we have 2 4rth's what we might could use to go up a bit. Personaly I like B. Croyle.

03-29-2006, 03:31 PM	#5
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,039	I would be happy with any of the options except #4, #5, and #6. I don't want to trade up for a QB...

03-29-2006, 04:01 PM	#6
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,315	Stick with BVP and draft a 4th round project like Barrick Nealy to work with. We've got Jake on contract for three more years, he's guaranteed to play at least two of 'em if you ask me. No need to rush out and overpay for a QB who can't see the field until '08 at soonest, probably '09. Of course, if Vince Young falls to 15 I don't think Shanny would even question it, he'd snap him up in a second.

03-29-2006, 04:08 PM	#8
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	I still pushing Whitehurst in the 4th. Hopefully his injury drive him down

03-29-2006, 04:10 PM	#9
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	"Sign McNair if he's released and the price is right" Should say "sign McNair, demote Plummer"

03-29-2006, 04:19 PM	#10
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	The only option I don't like is "Anthony Wright" I can't see McNair coming here, he is beat-up and I don't think that there is too much left in the tank. I would love to see a QB who could really develop, Harrington could be a fair priced option. Any of the other young QB's would also be great. BVP should be playing "/" and be the thrid string guy.

03-29-2006, 06:40 PM	#11
SimonFletcher73 Pro Bowler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 502	I took Leinhart, no idea why. I wouldn't mind Omar Jacobs in the 2nd. We would probably have to get a 3rd or use our 2nd on Whitehurst or Croyle.

03-29-2006, 07:04 PM	#13
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	I like the option of "Stay put, but don't pass on Young or Cutler if they somehow drop to #15"

03-29-2006, 08:04 PM	#14
rbackfactory80 Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 4,606	Mcnair is no back up Qb.

03-29-2006, 08:07 PM	#15
rbackfactory80 Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 4,606	Its funny that people voted for Harrington if the price is right and not McNair if the price is right. McNair is a gutsy player and Harrington shouldn't be mentioned in the same breath.

03-29-2006, 08:10 PM	#16
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	The rumor is if Titan release McNair due to salary cap issue, the Ratbirds will go all out to get him. That why they haven't signed Collins yet.

03-29-2006, 08:48 PM	#18
broncohaven Ring of Famer I'm Orange Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Green Mountains Posts: 2,250	I could take a flier on Josh Betts in the 6th. Has an absolute cannon, but needs to grow into being a QB instead of thrower.

03-29-2006, 10:12 PM	#22
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Cutler or Harrington.

03-29-2006, 10:18 PM	#24
rbackfactory80 Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 4,606	Non-existant

03-29-2006, 11:23 PM	#25
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	i dont understand why some of you guys are always supporting "project qb's" to take in the middle rounds of the draft...are you really expecting the next tom brady? all you can expect is someone who will never be any better than a backup, and we already have that in BVP, he will develop into a solid #2. i think you do not draft your qb of the future in the middle of the draft, you invest a lot in him, a first round pick. No point wasting middle round picks every year on qb's that wont stick around, when you could select instead on offensive lineman for example who will help the team for years to come. i just think there are certain rounds to pick certain positions...and qb in later rounds is not sensible to me unless you are only looking for a backup