I was trying to compile a list of Quarterbacks who were backups for several years (4-5+ years) then eventually became pro bowlers. I'm talking guys who didnt play at all.
Aaron Rodgers is the obvious one, but who else?
I was just thinking if that 2012 2nd rounder should have been used differently considering when we signed Peyton we were immediately thrust into "win now" mode.
Its pretty ballsy to draft a backup in the 2nd round if you think about it. I understand Peyton's health was a question mark, but why hedge your bets like that? Either go for it or dont. Think how much we could use a Lavonte David or Casey Howard right now?
Maybe Elway wanted Peyton to have his Gary Kubiak, idk, but I cant help but wonder how we can possibly expect Brock to preform at a high level in 2017 having not played in any meaningful games in 5 years.
And dont fool yourself, Peyton will play out his contract and if he keeps going to Europe to get his blood flushed he may play til hes 45.
Aaron Rodgers is the obvious one, but who else?
I was just thinking if that 2012 2nd rounder should have been used differently considering when we signed Peyton we were immediately thrust into "win now" mode.
Its pretty ballsy to draft a backup in the 2nd round if you think about it. I understand Peyton's health was a question mark, but why hedge your bets like that? Either go for it or dont. Think how much we could use a Lavonte David or Casey Howard right now?
Maybe Elway wanted Peyton to have his Gary Kubiak, idk, but I cant help but wonder how we can possibly expect Brock to preform at a high level in 2017 having not played in any meaningful games in 5 years.
And dont fool yourself, Peyton will play out his contract and if he keeps going to Europe to get his blood flushed he may play til hes 45.
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