Nors said:
Do we give him the starting nod and cut Bledsoe?
He's more mobile and better equipped to play behind a poor line? Sure it will set the organization back a few years but team can then stocpile top 10 picks. By the time Henson starts to hit 30 we can contend around 2010?
Or do we stay the course - draft playmakers and shore up line and make a run now?
Thoughts?
Actually, let me answer this in the spirit of the post. Of course we go with Henson. Why? Let me count the reasons.
a. We get to stockpile top 10 picks for the next 4 years. Nors sees Henson hitting his stride at 30, so that is only 4 years away. A much better position than playing .500 football with the retreads of the world (Vinny and Bledsoe), barely missing the playoffs and being in the later part of the draft for the next 4 years.
b. Nors sees us contending in 4 years with Henson. I actually think that is awesome. Since we haven't really contended since about 1998, I can be patient for just 4 more years, and when we do we will still have a QB 4 years younger than our current one. Great point Nors.
c. You are right. I actually think he is better for the present too because of his mobility. It gets really old watching a ball patting statue.
So, Nors, thanks for the ideas! I know that your confidence in Henson and the possibility of him playing this year was sincere on your part, and I really think you made some good points.