12-23-2020, 10:07 AM
(12-22-2020, 07:23 PM)BURROWorBUST Wrote: The way Allen was playing in his last game before the injury was very impressive.I think he gives us the best chance to win, which is why I want Finley to start. It has nothing to do with wanting Zac and crew to lose their jobs. It's all about Sewell.
Sewell would be the jewel in the draft crown but the knock on effect goes beyond the first round as losing would have us picking a handful of spots higher in each round. Remember when in 2019 they tried to trade up to take an O-Lineman near the top of the 2nd but couldn't find a trade partner? We were picking 10th in that round. Picking 3rd would have given us the choice of Ja'waan Taylor, Cody Ford, Dalton Risner and Greg Little. Instead we missed out on strengthening the O-line.
Picking 3rd in every round draft capital 3193.4
Picking 7th in every round draft capital 2411.2
https://www.drafttek.com/NFL-Trade-Value-Chart.asp?RequestTeam=cin
That difference is the equivalent of the 22nd overall pick. Even 2nd round downwards is the equivalent of an additional 4th round pick.
(12-22-2020, 08:55 PM)MileHighGrowler Wrote: I'll say this for the backups; they've both played with heart. Allen playing through the pain last week, Finley running into the fray play after play last night, and that one play where he got lit up and then going right back. I don't know about playing to win or lose. I don't know it'll make a difference. I think Allen gives them maybe a little better shot at winning, but it's hard to say. In my mind, losing has never about Sewell, it's been about running ZT the hell out of town. I'm really curious to see what happens on Sunday. There's nothing that's sold me on the guy after one win.
Yes, they both played with heart. I think it comes down to the locker room. Does the locker room feel Finley deserves it or do they think Allen deserves it? I don't mind alienating either QB but I wouldn't want to lose the locker room.
