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Drew Bledsoe is neither the best Quarterback in the NFL, nor the worst. I'm not really getting too far out on a limb there. The more important questions are " Is Drew Bledsoe good enough to win a super bowl for the Cowboys" and "Is he the best option we have available at present".
I personally believe Drew Bledsoe is good enough to get us to and win a super bowl. Given decent protection, he proved he can still play at a high level and win earlier this year before Flozell went down.
If we sign LaCharles Bentley and Flozell returns healthy our offensive line will be in the top ten. I think Pettitti will prove to be at least average at right tackle, and unlike some who are down on him, I think he will be much better than average next year. I would not be against an upgrade at any position including right tackle, but truthfully, we are going to have to way overspend to get a tackle that might be marginally better than Pettitti currently, but has less longterm viability. The return on investment might be better at other positions.
Personally, I wouldn't mind us trading Julius, or Barber for a second round pick, and drafting another back. I realize that I will draw flack for saying that, but neither one is going to be confused with a marquee back.
As for the question of whether there are other options available for us at quarterback, that are better than Bledsoe, I really don't think so. If P. Manning were in this years draft class, he would not play as good his rookie year as Bledsoe would. It is just asking too much of a rookie to carry a team to the super bowl. I know Ben Roethlisberger came close last year as a rookie but he wasn't asked to carry the team. This year he is much improved and can make plays, when necessary, but he is still not carrying that team. I think one might argue that if Drew Bledsoe was the Steelers quarterback this year, the Steelers would be better than with Roethlisberger. (I know I will draw flack for that statement).
The only other options are bring in a veteran retread or up and comer, like Schaub, but they will be coming into a new system. Could they outperform Bledsoe with his experience and time with Parcells? Arguably not. Moreover there is a cost there in acquiring the new quarterback, which you could have used to build a supporting cast around Bledsoe, or the defense.
You could also promote from within, ala, Romo, or Henson. I won't really go there since Parcells has already shown a reluctance to play them, and if they do beat out Bledsoe it really cost us nothing since they were already on the roster.
I will concede that if Bledsoe makes stupid costly mistakes, like his interception at the end of the Seattle game, our chances suffer dramatically. But early in the year, when he had a little bit of time to throw the ball, his decision making did not look nearly as suspect. I would personally take Bledsoe over Favre right now, and Farve might actually be available.
I personally believe Drew Bledsoe is good enough to get us to and win a super bowl. Given decent protection, he proved he can still play at a high level and win earlier this year before Flozell went down.
If we sign LaCharles Bentley and Flozell returns healthy our offensive line will be in the top ten. I think Pettitti will prove to be at least average at right tackle, and unlike some who are down on him, I think he will be much better than average next year. I would not be against an upgrade at any position including right tackle, but truthfully, we are going to have to way overspend to get a tackle that might be marginally better than Pettitti currently, but has less longterm viability. The return on investment might be better at other positions.
Personally, I wouldn't mind us trading Julius, or Barber for a second round pick, and drafting another back. I realize that I will draw flack for saying that, but neither one is going to be confused with a marquee back.
As for the question of whether there are other options available for us at quarterback, that are better than Bledsoe, I really don't think so. If P. Manning were in this years draft class, he would not play as good his rookie year as Bledsoe would. It is just asking too much of a rookie to carry a team to the super bowl. I know Ben Roethlisberger came close last year as a rookie but he wasn't asked to carry the team. This year he is much improved and can make plays, when necessary, but he is still not carrying that team. I think one might argue that if Drew Bledsoe was the Steelers quarterback this year, the Steelers would be better than with Roethlisberger. (I know I will draw flack for that statement).
The only other options are bring in a veteran retread or up and comer, like Schaub, but they will be coming into a new system. Could they outperform Bledsoe with his experience and time with Parcells? Arguably not. Moreover there is a cost there in acquiring the new quarterback, which you could have used to build a supporting cast around Bledsoe, or the defense.
You could also promote from within, ala, Romo, or Henson. I won't really go there since Parcells has already shown a reluctance to play them, and if they do beat out Bledsoe it really cost us nothing since they were already on the roster.
I will concede that if Bledsoe makes stupid costly mistakes, like his interception at the end of the Seattle game, our chances suffer dramatically. But early in the year, when he had a little bit of time to throw the ball, his decision making did not look nearly as suspect. I would personally take Bledsoe over Favre right now, and Farve might actually be available.
