03-19-2022, 03:52 AM
In an era of $40M QBs it's just a matter of time before the NFL gives the QB a red(no hit) jersey. I would like to think I'm exaggerating, but I'm really not. IMO we are going into an era where we see how valuable coaches/GMs are. There are many ways to build a roster and teams who aren't paying 30M to a QB will be creative about where they are spending that money.
My 2 cents: If you don't have a top 5 QB, you shouldn't be spending more 10M at that position. That other 30M will go a long way. Teams should move to 3-4 defenses since LBs are cheaper than traditional DEs. Teams should have tweeners: DE/LB, LB/S, and S/CB, that allow more defensive flexibility. Bring possible QB pressure from every position except outside corner. Defensive playcalling should move from MLB (Singletary) to Safety (Weddle). On offense, balance can help offset superstardom. RBs don't need to be 3 down players, but they cannot be one-trick ponies either. RBs, FBs, and TEs need to do at least two of running, catching, and blocking.
RBs are now underrated and underpaid. There were 19 WRs at the combine who ran faster than 4.5. And there were 14 RBs who also ran that fast. They aren't all great route-runners, but I know they break more tackles. And I know they are (usually) better blockers. Teams are still scoring 40% of their TDs running the ball.
My 2 cents: If you don't have a top 5 QB, you shouldn't be spending more 10M at that position. That other 30M will go a long way. Teams should move to 3-4 defenses since LBs are cheaper than traditional DEs. Teams should have tweeners: DE/LB, LB/S, and S/CB, that allow more defensive flexibility. Bring possible QB pressure from every position except outside corner. Defensive playcalling should move from MLB (Singletary) to Safety (Weddle). On offense, balance can help offset superstardom. RBs don't need to be 3 down players, but they cannot be one-trick ponies either. RBs, FBs, and TEs need to do at least two of running, catching, and blocking.
RBs are now underrated and underpaid. There were 19 WRs at the combine who ran faster than 4.5. And there were 14 RBs who also ran that fast. They aren't all great route-runners, but I know they break more tackles. And I know they are (usually) better blockers. Teams are still scoring 40% of their TDs running the ball.
