The Packers correctly identified and drafted the best player in the draft and sat him for several years because they're current quarterback was still playing well, but you hold on tight to that "Top 5" thing if it makes you feel better, OK?
Rodgers fell in the Packers lap in 05 they had no idea nor did anyone else that he would still be in the board at #24. Even nearing the draft some still thought he might go #1 overall and no later than the top 10. Favre had been hinting around about retiring for a couple of years so when Rodgers fell to the Packers they took him not only because they were preparing for life without Favre but because he was clearly the best player on the board. Even after drafting Rodgers they used a #2 pick on Brian Brohm 3 years later because he was highly rated and the Packers wanted to be sure they were covered at QB if Rodgers wasn't the answer. Some of the greatest QBs taken fell in the laps of some teams like Dan Marino falling to the Dolphins with the second to last pick in 83. They had no idea he would still be on the board at that spot but Don Shula said what the hell let's take him he was clearly the best player on the board. Drew Brees lasted to the first pick of the second round and turned out a lot better than Micheal Vick who was taken #1 overall.
Roger Staubach was a 10th round pick who hung around long enough for the Cowboys to say what the hell. Most of the QBs who've won SBs weren't top 10 picks. Brady and Montana have 8 SB wins between them and were drafted in the 3rd and 6th round. Show me a team that's taken a QB in the top 5 and sat them for several years? If they're sitting heading into year 2 of their career they usually can't play. Most of the top 5 QBs that have become successful either started as rookies or got some regular season reps by at least their second season and showed flashes. Steve McNair didn't start immediately but he got a number of regular season reps so he could develop. Teams don't store away QBs taken in the top 5 especially in todays game where salaries are so high. Even with a rookie cap top 5 picks still get paid good money and you have to get them on the field.
Again, you keep telling yourself that. Maybe you should stomp your feet while your at it too?
If you're getting frustrated with this discussion then move on you initiated it.
"A few snaps"? Wow! I stand corrected then, you truly showed me the error of my ways. I had no idea that those guys got "a few snaps". They must have been critical in both players' development and the true difference between their success or failure.
You claimed Rodgers didn't play as a rookie and you were wrong. Even being drafted at #24 he got regular season reps every season until he became the starter. All these QBs that are having success started as rookies or at least got some valuable game reps early on none were bubble wrapped for a few seasons. If a QB can play you should see the flashes right from the start. Even Romo showed flashes in his first training camp. Darren Woodson told Parcells Romo was the best QB on the team at that moment. He said it in a TV interview and in this article.
http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...rookie-he-was-already-the-best-qb-on-the-team
According to you they do. That's your opinion, not any of the "facts" you keep claiming to be bringing to this conversation.
You're actually refuting that many teams have ended up with franchise QBs taken after the top 10??? Dude, I'm providing you with a fact! LOL I've already pointed out several and can provide an entire list of them if you think I'm making it up. This discussion isn't helping your credibility any.
That's not what the Packers did with Rodgers while Favre was starting. They gave him opportunities to play as their backup and you could see the potential he had especially against the Cowboys in 07 when he almost brought the Packers from behind.
