The new #1 thing for Future Success for all NFL Teams

[SissyBoyFloyd]

With all the new young QBs who seem to be able to step in and immediately play up to the level or beyond of the veteran starting QBs around the league, the emphasis for the next few years will be to build the best OL possible to protect and give these studs time to make the smart decisions and not turn the ball over. I see that now as not just a usual important part of the game, but the number one thing GMs will be trying to accomplish in order to succeed. The shift in thinking is being brought on from seeing so many young QBs having success right out of the gate. It is looking more and more like one doesn't need the number one pick in order to find an Andrew Luck. More important is a kid with the smarts and strong arm, and being able to give him enough time to create success and avoid failure. The idea of sitting a good prospect for a couple years so he can learn the system has given way to throwing him in and letting him learn on the job, with his success being directly tied to an OL that can give him the time to simply go through his progressions and make a smart decision. Remove constant 'panic' situations and it doesn't become rocket science. These new kids have the smarts to understand the game and the physical tools to get the job done. Just put them in a position to succeed and watch them do what they have been doing most of their lives.

It will be a good time over the next few years for offensive linemen coming out of college. We are going to see not only successful young QBs all around the league, but powerful running games to compliment them and take the pressure off. It is going to be fun to watch these young QBs take the place of the older ones who will be retiring in the next few years. I think we will see much more balanced attacks, with an overall decline in the number of throws each QB makes in a game.

 

[Cardiac]

Mayhaps but I think super strong Defenses are more often the reason for what is helping young QB's that are having success. BTW, besides Wentz, Dak Prescott and Trevor Siemian who are these young QB's playing well.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Mayhaps but I think super strong Defenses are more often the reason for what is helping young QB's that are having success. BTW, besides Wentz, Dak Prescott and Trevor Siemian who are these young QB's playing well.

I think examples lie not only in the ones having success, but the reasons others aren't. Such as the so called highest rated QB to come out of college ever, Andrew Luck. The Raiders have a good young one too. I assume there are others I could name if I wanted to take the time to run down each team in my mind. All I am saying is that I think it will be extremely more obvious that young QB success will rely mainly on their OL, even more so than acquiring big names weapons around him. For whatever reason, there seems to be more and more unknown WRs filling in and making a quick name for themselves recently. Off topic a bit also is that there is supposed to be the largest number of really good RBs in next year's draft. Usually you might see 1 drafted in the first round. There are supposedly going to be 3 or 4 Round 1 quality RBs coming out, besides the plethora of R2-7 we normally see taken. Thus, if I am correct, teams should feel it even more advantages to address creating the strongest OL with good depth possible if they want their young QBs to be successful.

 

[Darkside]

Mayhaps but I think super strong Defenses are more often the reason for what is helping young QB's that are having success. BTW, besides Wentz, Dak Prescott and Trevor Siemian who are these young QB's playing well.

Agree. The other two are managing games, Wentz is winning them.

I watched as he dismantled the Pitt defense and came away very impressed. His footwork in the pocket and working within the pocket was exceptional for a rook.

Wentz also has a step-on-your-throat mentality. Even after he was killing them, it was like he wanted them to suffer even more. He took their lunch money for the whole week and then said he'd be back tomorrow to empty their wallets again.

 

[Darkside]

With all the new young QBs who seem to be able to step in and immediately play up to the level or beyond of the veteran starting QBs around the league, the emphasis for the next few years will be to build the best OL possible to protect and give these studs time to make the smart decisions and not turn the ball over. I see that now as not just a usual important part of the game, but the number one thing GMs will be trying to accomplish in order to succeed. The shift in thinking is being brought on from seeing so many young QBs having success right out of the gate. It is looking more and more like one doesn't need the number one pick in order to find an Andrew Luck. More important is a kid with the smarts and strong arm, and being able to give him enough time to create success and avoid failure. The idea of sitting a good prospect for a couple years so he can learn the system has given way to throwing him in and letting him learn on the job, with his success being directly tied to an OL that can give him the time to simply go through his progressions and make a smart decision. Remove constant 'panic' situations and it doesn't become rocket science. These new kids have the smarts to understand the game and the physical tools to get the job done. Just put them in a position to succeed and watch them do what they have been doing most of their lives.

It will be a good time over the next few years for offensive linemen coming out of college. We are going to see not only successful young QBs all around the league, but powerful running games to compliment them and take the pressure off. It is going to be fun to watch these young QBs take the place of the older ones who will be retiring in the next few years. I think we will see much more balanced attacks, with an overall decline in the number of throws each QB makes in a game.

I disagree somewhat. There's only a few colleges able to churn out quality linemen consistently.

I also think with the speed at the skill positions nowdays the QB can get rid of the ball much sooner. I'd rather find a QB with a quick release or escapability than finding 5 top notch quality linemen. It's just not feasible. You can have a weak link on your line--most teams do--and provide TE help or RB chipping help.

(Has anyone noticed that in this offense the RBs never--and yes I mean NEVER--chip anyone while running to the flats or short middle-field curls and crossing patterns? That's by design. BAs QBs are under continuous duress. Seems odd given Palmers lack of mobility, his age, and the fact that we aren't going anywhere without him)

 

[Cards_Campos]

This but I think the biggest reason reason these QBs are having success is because of the passing schemes have changed...shirt quick passes is making up for having a avg rb because these plays now get 4-6 yards...teams like us are now easier to defend because they put 2 safety's back to stop the deep threat...and bottle everything up front to force quick outs or curl routes. You throw a 5 yard pass on 1st and then you can run or throw on 2nd usually setting a short 3rd down....these rookies are not throwing deep balls...so INTs are much lower. We need to take shorter passes and that would open deep routes and help David Johnson.