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Easy on the supreme dual-threat quarterbacks. Also, Malik Willis appreciates being included in this list. No sugarcoating it—rebuilds are outdated in today's NFL. If your front office or coaches are resorting to that language, you're already in trouble. I expect making the playoffs in year one. Scratch, claw, and coach your way into a wild card spot. If you can't establish above average play early on, it's unlikely to happen later. Three-fourths of the NFL falls below average or just average. Maye covered all psychological aspects that I could analyze from my TV screen during the combine and other interviews I’ve watched. He appears to be a true competitor, which I believe is crucial to rival the psychologically competitive QBs in the league. If he completes all the testing and runs, it will only bolster my positive opinion of his makeup. When available, I tend to favor physical freaks at the QB spot (round 1 guys more so these days), partly because I think they don’t necessarily need to be elite processors to compete with the top QBs in the NFL. However, I’m completely on board if Washington can find that mental unicorn. Not a problem. Today is Maye's day, where those who admire him as a prospect or have a personal connection get a chance to hype up their guy. Not implying you’re saying it’s a problem though lol

Your 37 posts today refuting most positive things about JD puts you in the same category. #biased view

With all that water weight, I wonder if he’ll need to take a couple of bathroom breaks during his throwing session. Feel for him having to run around and throw the football with 10 pounds of water weight. Seriously though, it's encouraging to see him check out at nearly 6’4” and 210 pounds. Even if 210 is on the higher end, it’s a goal worth aiming for, and it seems like something he can achieve in the future. 210 pounds is more than sufficient to play QB.

Lol… They're all gone; you guys have successfully squeezed out most of the opposing views, and it's now a full-on Maye love fest around here these days. Im good with either.

Get prepared for the rise of older quarterbacks becoming more prevalent, thanks to the shifts happening in college football with the transfer portal and NIL. While it might not become the standard, many players will begin to break out in their fourth and fifth years of college after initially playing for weaker programs. We're witnessing just the early stages of this trend, but as the masses adapt, it's likely to become a popular topic in the media in the coming years. Throughout history, elite dual-threat quarterbacks have consistently elevated the performance of their offensive lines in the NFL. This impact extends beyond just passing, as they also significantly influence the effectiveness of the run game. Offensive linemen thrive on running the football and pass blocking in favorable situations. An offense built around a dual-threat quarterback, especially in an RPO system, where the quarterback can both run and make accurate throws, even at a below-average level, can start impacting wins from day one. I'm not suggesting that this approach is foolproof or that there isn't a ceiling for this type of quarterback if they fail to continue developing. However, if Daniel's were the pick, on day one, I would anticipate Washington to emerge as a top 5 rushing offense, ranking within the top 5-10 in time of possession, and be in the top 10 for turnover differential. He also could get injured week one. Roll the dice for the immediate high floor a elite ceiling potential. Those who support Daniel's genuinely care about your perspective and are open to welcoming those who are leaning 60-40 towards him. Join us on the Daniel's side, where we believe in the potential for success and growth. So, here's the game plan: We're gonna mix it up with screens, RPOs, and play action, riding on Daniel's athleticism, especially early on. But when stuck in 3rd and long situations, just gonna have to trust Daniel to pull a rabbit out of the hat until he gets his mojo going. It's all about sticking to the plan, rolling with the punches, and adjusting as Daniel hones his skills. And hey, in year one, it’s all about getting a wild card spot. All in for the wild card… that’s my expectation.

Selecting Jayden Daniel's would greatly impact the run game and offensive line performance from day one. The prospect of achieving a great to elite run game coupled with a high rate of favorable passing situations for the offensive line presents an enticing opportunity that's difficult to overlook. Honestly, I might be underestimating this aspect of Maye’s game, but it's primarily because of the comparison constraints between him and Daniels. While I don't have any particular dislike for Maye, his struggle with accuracy is a significant concern, especially considering the importance of precision for a quarterback. It's a challenging trait to be patient with unless the player possesses exceptional athleticism at the position. Take Justin Herbert, a highly regarded young quarterback, who despite his talent, has a losing NFL record four years into his career, largely due to accuracy issues. Maye's knack for extending plays enhances his potential to make an immediate impact on wins early in his rookie contract while he continues to develop, and that's something I truly appreciate. I'm fortunate to be in a position where I trust the front office's decision-making, and I'll support whatever choice they make. I'm solely referring to rushing yards here. While he's undeniably a supremely gifted runner, he often opts to pursue big plays downfield instead of taking a 6-yard rush. I anticipate his rushing yards to significantly increase in the NFL because of the premium placed on these yards and his willingness to do whatever it takes to establish a solid baseline level of play early on. All about getting to second contract for him. The era of offenses being tailored around supreme athletes at quarterback has only just begun, and it's an exciting prospect to imagine. While Super Bowls may not be the perfect metric in my opinion, I understand their significance. I'm rooting for one of these elite athletes at the position to secure a Super Bowl victory and continue to broaden the horizons and possibilities for others. Twenty years from now, it's conceivable that most starting quarterbacks will boast 4.4 to 4.6 speed, but there will always be individuals like Jokic and Doncic who defy the athletic norms, providing hope to average athletes and armchair quarterbacks alike that their sons and grandsons could also make it to the NFL or NBA. However, the majority will likely emulate players such as Giannis, Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and so on. NBA is ahead of the NFL in most things. I couldn't care less about multiple Super Bowls; that's a fantasy world, and the likelihood of winning multiple championships is extremely slim. What I desire is sustained success and playoff appearances for a decade, allowing the chips to fall where they may in the postseason. This is the goal that the best organizations strive for, and indirectly, Super Bowl opportunities may arise from this sustained excellence. Talk about obtuse.

I've held a similar viewpoint for about 10 years, but I don't expect you to remember all the nuances I've shared, so I'll try to recap lol. I generally lean towards supreme athletes at the quarterback spot because I believe they tend to yield positive outcomes early in their rookie contracts more consistently than other quarterbacks. It doesn't necessarily require them to be elite processors or outsmart the established stars in the league. I'm aiming for a high floor and immediate ceiling, fully aware that someone like Daniel might not be playing in years 12-17 as much as Maye, and I'm fine with that. That said, I'm not discounting Maye; I'm intrigued by his moxie and ability to play off schedule. I prefer a supreme athlete with clean throwing mechanics as a starting point , knowing that the run game will likely be top 5 and the offensive line will benefit greatly from his talent from day one as a starter. I'm a sucker for that while on a rookie deal. With Maye, there are more unknown variables; we'll have to hope he's super smart, maniacal about his process, an elite processor, and can become more accurate. I'm not sure where the narrative of Daniel not making throws off schedule has come from, as his highlights are filled with these throws. I do agree that he lacks the ability to throw from different platforms. I'm not suggesting that it's right or wrong at this stage, but I continue to lean towards this preference in most years. I'll admit that I prefer Caleb Williams over Jaden Daniels, even though he's not as much of a rushing quarterback, but he’s extremely accurate.

And I'll add, engaging in drugs, drinking, partying the night before games, or missing practice or playbook study doesn't contribute positively either lol However, I agree that running ability alone isn't sufficient. Quarterbacks must also be able to provide rhythm and patterns throughout the flow of a game, navigating through chaos and adapting to unknown variables. Fortunately, effectively running the football as a team contributes immensely to overall success.

The better your quarterback is at improvisation, winging it, and making off-schedule plays after the initial play call fails, the better chance your team has at winning games. Many of these improvised plays are exactly that—making things up and winging it. Defensive coordinators have expressed concerns about these improvisational situations being the most worrisome for them. I was simply highlighting the fact that quarterbacks now approach the position from a significantly different perspective compared to 10, 20, or 30 years ago, and offensive coordinators and head coaches have relinquished a considerable amount of control relative to the past. While having a 4.3 speed can certainly contribute to winning two MVP awards, it's not a necessity. I personally appreciate elite runners at the quarterback position and fully recognize the associated limitations and risks involved. I believe Sam Howell is an elite runner, and I probably possess a similar level of speed as him. I think it was a mistake not to heavily lean on this ability to aid in his growth—it was a missed opportunity. It's not just about top-end speed, but also the overall running traits that I appreciate. I champion this style of QB, but in no way saying it’s the only way to do it. My apologies.

I understand your viewpoint, but let's not dismiss the reality that quarterbacks like Rodgers and Mahomes have shown an increasing inclination towards improvisation, which has impacted their adherence to the system over the years. While they still primarily operate within the system and make standard reads, their improvisational abilities have allowed them to break away from the prescribed playbook in certain situations, particularly when plays break down. It's not about constantly winging it, but recognizing the evolution of quarterback play in response to the demands of modern NFL defenses. Do you think the quarterback position is played similarly to 30 years ago? Was off-platform throw ability a commonly discussed term and key trait 20 years ago? Was the ability to play off schedule considered a prerequisite for incoming quarterbacks 20 years ago? Evolve, knucklehead!

I was discussing the accepted notion for quarterbacks to resort to the check down in a 3rd and long situation, conceding that the play call couldn't generate an open throw. Over the past 15 years, quarterbacks have increasingly taken control from their offensive coordinators by incorporating backyard football tactics. I've often attributed Aaron Rodgers with leading this charge in an extreme manner, similar to Steph Curry and his playing style in the NBA. It was considered a smart play to check it down short in a 3rd and long situation consistently in games much more than it is now. The F it I’m going short is often there in a 3rd and long, the defense will concede the check down often and rally to the ball short of the sticks.

I must admit, as a supporter of JD, Maye really impressed me in the interviews I watched. He exhibited several positive traits such as confidence, self-deprecation, humility, good energy, engaging banter, competitiveness, and standing firm on his identity and play style when questioned about areas for improvement. Moreover, he displayed what appeared to be a genuine desire to achieve greatness. Like that he’s multi-sport athlete, I lean towards baseball as the preferred sport for a quarterback, but love that he’s an all around athlete.

Not necessarily directed at you. I recall early concerns in the NBA about star players dominating the ball too much, potentially sidelining coaching strategies. Over the past 15-20 years, this "ball-hogging" behavior has become widely accepted. Similarly, are quarterbacks becoming ball hogs in football, and does it yield positive results? I wonder if elite QBs clashed with coordinators, particularly 5-10 years ago, regarding progressions and opting to check down for a safer play rather than riskier downfield passes or playing off script. Does this tendency result in more sacks for some quarterbacks? Not too long ago, it was widely accepted coaching wisdom for quarterbacks to progress through their reads and, if the first-down throw wasn't available, to check it down or throw it away and punt. While this approach still holds value at times, quarterbacks increasingly rely on improvisational backyard football tendencies to personally seek out first downs at a much higher rate. Much like an NBA superstar.

What are you basing this on? Your logic would allow me to compare Drake Maye to Zach Wilson, right? Or Sam Darnold? Trubisky? Or commit fully to a player with a higher probability of achieving elite impact during his rookie contract. A quarterback with exceptional running abilities drafted in the first or second round can establish a playoff foundation and offer a chance to compete against top quarterbacks in the divisional and championship rounds of the playoffs. This elite run ability QB has clean mechanics—mind blown Sign me up!

I'm thrilled about the dual threat QB discussion! Let's keep putting it out there in the universe. Manifestation at its finest! 8 year QB works for me.

I hope some retired elite dual-threat QBs start breaking down film and sharing their perspectives, or maybe I just haven't come across it yet. We definitely need much more diversity in analyzing these dudes, and it would be great to hear from GMs who've had success with this running QBs.

Haha. I would love to hear Galdi break down the trenches. Hes too much on the nerdy analytics side for me, but he’s often in my rotation if I get to a lot of listening hours in a week. I appreciate how prepared and professional he is. Get ready for a lot of tough guy talk from DQ; it's about to become the staple of the franchise moving forward. Football is emotional, filled with self-serving individuals, and plenty of tough guy talk. If you were in a locker room, your head would likely explode. Haha

I understand; he doesn't deviate much from what he sees as the fundamental pillars for winning football games in the NFL. It may not always align with the current desires of some fans. Fortunately, there are plenty of commentators out there offering a wealth of shiny stats and analytics. Haha, even better! My favorite duos discussing Washington football these days are Sheehan and Doc, Sheehan and Standig, and Paulsen and Hoffman. You might literally explode if you listen to both Sheehan and Doc together lol

Doc catches a lot of flak for his commentary lol He’s one of my favorite Washington media personalities.

Doc has been consistently advocating the need for change within the franchise for over 30 years, highlighting the enduring issues. However, our fans dismiss this perspective. Fans of teams like the Steelers and Ravens would resonate with his messaging, as those organizations emphasize the process, hard work, and dominating opponents. However, fans dismiss his perspective because it doesn't rely heavily on analytics or whatever. Comparatively, Galdi's approach is akin to Stephen A. Smith discussing football; while he's well-prepared and focused on stats and analytics, he lacks depth, nuance, and a comprehensive understanding, in my opinion. I speculate that Doc, for the first time in a long while, will be over the moon about the values, team principles, expectations, culture, and identity embraced by the front office and coaches. My guess is that Quinn will echo similar language used by Doc quite frequently. Football dudes through and through, looking to take down the nerdy OCs most around these parts wanted!

Measurables don’t align. Fuller fits the same timeline as most of the dudes the FO signed.

It seems the influence of Adam Peters during his time with the Niners, where linebackers were highly valued, might be shaping the approach of this FO. I'm intrigued to see how this regime values the linebacker position moving forward and witness firsthand its impacts on game to game!

Develop your youth behind these dudes as well. Great deal of attention is put on how to develop QBs and such, but much of the same applies to other positions as well.

Adjust your calendar.

Only in this fan base would some argue that Mariota is closer to Maye than Daniels as a comparison, which is pretty wild. It seems like some people are really losing it over their preference for one guy over the other. I'm fully on board with Daniels as my preference, but I'm also in a total honeymoon phase with the front office and trust whatever decision they make.