Ok to be honest, we all smell our own farts. But the noise out of Dak's camp is he wants a contract in the 40 million range which is more expensive than Wilson so it's the same argument of spending big money on a QB or having cap room for the defense. It's the argument we've had on this board all year.
My personal opinion if we spend 40 million a year on a QB and the choice is Dak or Russel, I'm going with Russell every time. He's got a longer body of work of elite QB play, Dak has had 2 great years and 2 below average years. I like Dak but not for 40 million a year.
If I got my wish. My wish would be to trade Dak for a couple 1st rounders. Trade a mid round pick for someone like Darnold or Trubisky. Rebuild the roster this year, get out of salary cap hell with Zeke and Jaylon type contracts. Then see what happens in 2022 as far as attracting a more talented QB on the end of his career (like the bucs with Brady) or maybe one of the draft picks we pick up from the Dak trade goes to a QB and that QB takes over for Darnold or Trubisky or Newton or whoever we get on the cheap for a one year rental.
I personally don't think a team can win it all with a 40-45 million QB and a weaker roster. I feel defense wins championships and we have to blow up our defense and completely rebuild it. I feel an above average QB can win a super bowl with an elite defense and offensive line.
But if we have to pay a QB 40 million, which I don't want to do, then I'd go with the elite Wilson. At least you'll be paying for elite play. Paying elite money for non elite play is a ticket to mediocrity.
