Most of the first rounders in the past 3 drafts have established themselves as starters (9 of 11). All are much cheaper than Dak and some are significant upgrades. Seems like a very good strike rate to me.
If it's so difficult to find a franchise QB, how come most NFL teams have one?
One thing is certain - you'll never find one if you dont try.
I agree that at some point every team has to hire the bullet and devote most of their energy to finding a new franchise QB
here’s the list you referenced
2017
Trubisky - 2
Mahomes - 10
Watson - 12
2018
Mayfield - 1
Darnold - 3
Allen - 7
Rosen - 10
Jackson - 32
2019
Murray - 1
Jones - 6
Haskins - 15
How many of those would you start over Dak?
Mahomes, Watson, Jackson. I’m not sold yet on any of the others
Of the entire list of first rounders, none of them make less than Dak. They all actually made significantly more.
Next year, Mahomes will become the highest paid player in NFL history. You’re looking at 200m at 40 per. Watson won’t be far behind.
Wilson is already at 35m
in 21, all four of the 2018 QB’s, if they are still starting, will be making close to or more than 30m. Jackson could pass Mahomes
Murray could reset the market again in 22 depending on how he performs
Talking about how much a QB deserves is often just idle conversation. They deserve what the market will bear and the price is skyrocketing every year
For everyone who thinks that Dak will be getting away with murder for signing at 32m, I just have to say “wait and see” because in two years, 32m may well be middle of the pack for starters not on their rookie deal
there is an argument to changing quarterbacks every four years and just going with a rookie every time your QB comes up for their contract and that’s certainly a strategy that can be discussed ... but only here. NFL teams look to find a “good enough” franchise QB and then lock them in for as long as they can.
Remember, Alex Smith was in like his 13th season when KC made a move to draft a rookie QB. A lot of times people make it sound like they benched a young franchise QB and rolled the dice on Mahomes. It made sense for a team in their situation to look in a different direction when they have a good but not great 35 year old QB.
mid Dak was middle of the pack and 32 years old I might be more inclined to consider blowing it up at QB but not now and not with this team