ivotuk
Well-known member
1) First, make sure the franchise quarterback is really worth franchise-player money.
I know we loosely affix the "franchise quarterback" moniker to many of the starting quarterbacks in the league, but not all starting quarterbacks are premier players at the position. All QB1s aren't created equal and they shouldn't get elite money unless they play at an elite level. That's the standard and expectation for all of the other positions on the field, and it should be the qualifier for quarterbacks, as well.
Now, that doesn't mean the quarterback has to average 300-plus yards or lead the league in touchdowns, but he has to be able to make the plays in crucial moments needed to win games. Whether that's delivering a pinpoint pass into a tight window or running for a pivotal first down on a zone-read play or impromptu scramble, the guys earning big coin at the position need to be able to make plays when the team is counting on them.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... must-avoid
I know we loosely affix the "franchise quarterback" moniker to many of the starting quarterbacks in the league, but not all starting quarterbacks are premier players at the position. All QB1s aren't created equal and they shouldn't get elite money unless they play at an elite level. That's the standard and expectation for all of the other positions on the field, and it should be the qualifier for quarterbacks, as well.
Now, that doesn't mean the quarterback has to average 300-plus yards or lead the league in touchdowns, but he has to be able to make the plays in crucial moments needed to win games. Whether that's delivering a pinpoint pass into a tight window or running for a pivotal first down on a zone-read play or impromptu scramble, the guys earning big coin at the position need to be able to make plays when the team is counting on them.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... must-avoid