Originally posted by OnTheClock:Originally posted by PatrickWillisHOF:
Packers-Aaron Rodgers
Bengals- Carson Palmer
Ravens- Joe Flacco
Cardinals- Kurt Warner
Patriots-Tom Brady
Eagles- Donovan Mcnabb
Colts- Peyton Manning
Chargers- Philip Rivers
Saints- Drew Brees
Cowboys- Tony Romo
Vikings- Brett Favre
Jets- Mark Sanchez
All of these teams have good play at the QB position. Who are we kidding? Alex Smith does not belong in this category.
Wow. You do an excellent job of showing that a superstar QB is not the key to winning in the playoffs, or even in getting there.
First, you show, that even a rookie and 2nd year QB can make it in. With Flacco throwing for a mere 4/10 for 34 yards and a pick against the Patriots last week. And Sanchez? The guy completed 54% of his passes this year with 12 TD to 20 INTs while passing for a whopping 163 yards per game. If it weren't for their OL which contributes to their running game, along with their D, the Jets would be nothing. But hey, look where they are. It all starts with Defense and OL.
Secondly, you show that not only is it possible to win in the playoffs without a Pro Bowl QB, you show that even seasoned veterans can choke big-time and that EVEN IF we had a Pro Bowl QB, it would take more than that to win still. Good QB's were going to lose. Warner, Rodgers, Palmer, Brady, McNabb, Romo all lost.
Again, these teams' OL's did not protect, and their defenses didn't step up. OL and Defense gives you a championship team.
Great failing work with your blatant implications that we did not go to the playoffs this year because of Alex. Please, give it a rest, folks.
I think it's obvious that there is a strong correlation between great QB play and successful teams. Just because you see Sanchez on that list (who has the #1 defense) and Flacco (who had a pretty good year) doesn't mean that it's not an obvious trend. You can't pick the one outlier out and use that to make a point that defends your position.
Of course good QBs are going to lose, LOL. They're playing OTHER GOOD QBs. Romo lost to Favre. Rodgers lost to Warner. Warner lost to Brees. McNabb lost to Romo.
You're so steadfast in defending our lack of production from the QB spot that you're being blinded by reality...you need a SUPERSTAR QB to win in the NFL.
I don't agree with the presentation by the OP, but his point cannot be argued by an unbiased observer.