01-13-2020, 11:28 AM
(01-13-2020, 10:29 AM)bengalguy71 Wrote: It's NOT just 'possible' it's happened, time and again!! Another point is, the definition of elite. I think you have to have time to prove that you are 'elite'.
Example: I would not classify Watson as elite, I think it's premature.
Lastly, there are QBs that come to an elite status that were never Heisman winners or college studs.
In fact, look at the GOAT Brady for example.
Yes, it has happened. I’m not denying that at all. Teams can, and do, win without elite QBs. You are right.
You are also right that it takes time to find out for sure if someone is elite. Can’t tell right away. Carson Wentz a few years ago looked to be elite, now that’s in question. Same with Watson like you pointed out.
Also 100% agree that you don’t have to be a college stud or Heisman winner to be elite. We are on the same page there.
If you look at the Super Bowl winners over the last 20 years, and those have been listed and pointed out here a few times in this thread already, you can see that although teams have won without an elite QB, the majority of Super Bowls have been won by teams with elite QBs. The teams that have won multiple Super Bowls have elite QBs. I would rather be in the category with the majority of SB wins than the category with fewer SB wins, which makes me want to have an elite QB.
Will Joe Burrow be an elite NFL QB? I have no idea. It seems like he has a shot at it though, so I say we see what he can do.
