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Agree, that was my argument as well. Not that I thought we would luck out and get someone like Mariota, just that I liked the odds of finding a better player in the draft with more upside than Dalton (which I would include Mettenberger in). I am still not sold on Dalton as a top QB either, Bengals are a solid overall team, not sure how good Dalton would look on the Titans.

I wouldn't say Wilson is 10x the quarterback Luck is but I do think they are pretty close and an argument could be made that Wilson is better at this point.

Not much substance to add, not like I can dig up facts for Dalton's future career, just a judgement based on my observations while watching him play. This is all opinion and speculation after all. I could also be completely wrong about Dalton, it has been known to happen before it's not like I am Oilerman here making these predictions. I wouldn't say I have no hope for Locker, there is always hope, I would say I don't have a lot of confidence that he will either play at a high level all season or not get injured. My guess is that the team will be looking for a new starting QB next offseason.

In that case I would be torn, because I think Dalton would play at a decent enough level to get a second contract, just not sure he would play at an elite level. My concern with guys like Dalton is you are forever the bridesmaid never the bride. Good enough to get you close but not good enough to take it to the next level. Sometimes I think it might be better to get a Gabbert than a Dalton or a Shaub, at least with Gabbert you know its not gonna work out and you can start over. I sound like I am down on Dalton but I really don't dislike him that much, he is just not a guy I would want to build a franchise around.

I don't know if Locker will be an elite guy, but if he doesn't perform at a high level this year he is gone and they can start looking for better options. I just don't see Dalton as an elite level QB, I see him as a career middle tier guy that doesn't have the skillset to carry a team to a SuperBowl victory. Do you see Dalton as being in the upper echelon of quarterbacks in the league? Where would you rank him? I am not saying he is a terrible quarterback, just that he is closer to a Fitzpatrick or Shaub than he is to a Rodgers or Brees. Also I am reading your question as in if you trade Locker for Dalton you are going all in with Dalton because you believe he can get you a Superbowl victory. Not that you think he is a better prospect than Locker, I wouldn't argue that at this point in their careers Dalton is the better prospect, just not a guy I would want to build a franchise around, I also believe unless Locker plays at a high level this year the team will move on and draft his replacement, and I'd personally rather take the gamble that the team could get a guy with a higher ceiling than Dalton.

For those choosing Dalton, how would you rate him as a quarterback? On a scale of 1-32 where would you place him? For me it's not so much Locker over Dalton its more not being that impressed with Dalton, I'd probably rate 20 guys in the league higher than him and 4-5 about equal. I'd rather take a chance on Locker and move on if he doesn't work out than trade him for a guy I don't see as an elite level talent.

Can't say I am excited about this choice, after the Steeler's SB run I thought Whisenhunt would be the next big thing, thought he had some creative game plans and playcalling. However his handling of the QB situation in AZ is a major red flag for me, hopefully that was caused by issues out of his control and/or Webster can be a better influence on how the Titan's handle the QB situation going forward. More interested in who he gets as Coordinators and position coaches now. Not that there were any really exciting options available, if I had a preference it probably would have been Roman but guess we'll see where this goes.

I agree the Titans could pull the upset off here, the Seahawks are a good receiver and healthy o-line away from being a great team, right now I think they are a good team but there is only so much they can do with Wilson and Lynch making plays out of nothing. I'd still give the Titans a better chance at winning the 49'rs game, mostly I am concerned about Fitzpatrick and the running game against both teams, if Locker were healthy and playing like he did against the Jets I would be much more confident.

You really can't go wrong with any of them, all three would be deserving of the award. I personally lean towards Wilson as having a slight edge, I just think he has look more poised and in control than the other guys, but then I have seen more Seahawks games, opinion might be different if more Indy or Skins games were televised up here. I will say I thought RG3 looked pretty bad last night but thought he looked good earlier in the year before his injury.

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