The Bill Simmons Podcast The Cousins Placebo, McCaffrey 2.0, NYJ-DC Optimism, and the Brady-Belichick Era With Sheil Kapadia and Julian Edelman
Mar 13, 2024
NFL free agency moves, Kirk Cousins's big deal, AFC East speculation, Julian Edelman on post-retirement football, Belichick stories, Brady connection, favorite QBs and WRs, new Patriots HC, defensive strategies, strategic drafting, various QB evaluations
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Two Paths To Compete With Elite QBs
- Teams either try to draft/secure an elite QB or build a complete roster and plug in a serviceable passer.
- There is no single formula to beat a transcendent QB like Patrick Mahomes; both paths have trade-offs.
Swing Big On Young Quarterbacks
- Take big swings on quarterback prospects if your timeline allows and you can survive failures.
- Hitting on a QB gives the best chance for sustained competitiveness and roster-building stability.
Run-Back Value Is Context Dependent
- Saquon Barkley's value depends heavily on scheme, line, and quarterback context, similar to McCaffrey's Niners boost.
- Paying premium for an elite back can be justified if staff and scheme can unlock a higher ceiling.