Elephant
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El, the 'franchise QB' part is on Griffin. Winning divisions and superbowls in on the coach, and the GM, and owner. This is still a team sport. If Griffin becomes a top 5 QB (or even a top 10 QB) for the next decade, he's giving us our shot at greatness. At that point it's up to the team to take it.
Besides, how many teams can you think of that have a Franchise QB that DON'T win division titles and at least contend for the Superbowl.
I know you really hate the trade but at this point it sure looks like you are looking for an excuse to be ticked off.
If we win the superbowl in 2016 feel free to be mad. I'll be thrilled we got the guy.
Not really Henry, I am on board now, especially after the event at the stadium today. But unless we win a Super Bowl or 2 while he is our QB for the next however many years, the trade will not have been worth it.
These guys keep talking about a QB driven league and you tell me it isn't?
I'll give you a handful of franchise QB's that have not won anything:
Josh Freeman - still early I know
Jay Cutler
Michael Vick - Hasn't won anything in Philly to speak of
Joe Flacco - he's competed and should win a SB
Matt Schaub
Matthew Stafford - still early I know
The difference between all those QB's and RG3...they didn't cost 3 1st round picks.
I expect us to win a Super Bowl with him provided the price tag, and I don't think that is a far fetched expectation. If we don't, the trade just wasn't worth it.
And Henry, I do want to clarify, I am no longer bitter about the trade. RG3 is our guy and I am looking forward to watching him hoist a Lombardi or 2.