2018 draft....1st 2 rds...most likely options

[SunsetBengal]

(12-24-2017, 12:50 AM)Big Boss Wrote: I look at it this way.  If Dalton finishes out his contract with no playoff wins to show for it, cut him loose and you've got a first-rounder ready to come off the bench and take over.  Like Palmer and Rodgers, he'll have the benefit of time to learn and observe before being thrown to the wolves.  If Dalton returns to 2015 form under a new coach and takes this team to a playoff win, then you have trade bait ala Jimmy Garoppolo.

 

Although I agree with your premise, I do have to remind you that Garappolo was a 3rd round pick.

Edit: Excuse me, 2nd round.