Broncofan Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 14 minutes ago, broncosfan_101 said: I understand the concern of him bolting, but I can’t imagine Payton took this job with a Russ-or-bust mentality. There’s literally only one person in the world who thinks Russ Wilson is the future of the Broncos QB position. I agree - just more what happens if year 1 post Russ what if we don’t find the next guy. Then does he stick it out. I def don’t think he hitched his wagon to Russ or bust. But would he stick for a 2-3 year rebuild? That’s the Q imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcpbawler Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 It's wild to me how ready everyone is to cut Russ after 1/2 seasons, even if it means essentially handicapping the next 2 seasons (cap-wise). I've never been the biggest fan (mostly for his cringe-inducing personality) but there's no doubt he's been one of the best 5-7 QBs the last 10 or so years. He averaged 30 TD/9 INT per season prior to last year and while Pete Caroll is a fantastic players coach, it's not like he's some Shanahan/Mcvay-esque guru. Physically, he still has his fastball and even if he's lost a step he's still in the upper echelon of athletic QBs (after the Lamars, Fields, etc). There's a definite possibility Russ is no longer a top 5 or even top 10 QB in the league, but I'd chalk last year up to more of an anomaly than a trend until post 2023 season. It's hard to be optimistic with the offense/QBs that have trotted out in the post-Manning era but a little patience seems justifiable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, broncosfan_101 said: This would’ve made a LOT more sense for the player than going to Dallas. Dallas?? They’ve got a quality 1 and 2. Lance is arguably in a worse spot than he was in SF. Tough This says a lot about DAL wanting to hedge their bets on Dak after 2024. He’ll be 32 which still has a lot of years left in today’s QB-protected era - but also means he’s pretty much a finished product at this stage. Cooper Rush is a very serviceable backup but I don’t think they see him as a successor. Lance is just a lottery ticket but the fact he’s cheap for 2 years and Dak’a contract expires at the same is no coincidence. Obv they’re not committing to Lance but they’re also not letting Dak think he’s a lock to extend on his terms either. Edited August 26, 2023 by Broncofan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 13 hours ago, broncosfan_101 said: This would’ve made a LOT more sense for the player than going to Dallas. Dallas?? They’ve got a quality 1 and 2. Lance is arguably in a worse spot than he was in SF. Tough Jerry Jones is desperate for any kind of insight he can get on how to beat Kyle in the playoffs 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewdawn Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 8:51 PM, broncosfan_101 said: Watch Payton trade for Trey Lance and build a Taysom Hill package for him. I was kind of hoping we might do a conditional trade for Trey Lance. Like so much promise but no reps at all. Like maybe a fourth and if he becomes legit in a couple of years throw in a third. Oh well its done and over now and yeah not a good spot for him at all imo. What a great performance vs the rams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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