Can we stop tossing around “generational talent” and making these broad sweeping comparisons like the article does between Williams and Stroud. It’s been proven time and again that there’s no secret sauce. I would contend that the last “generational” QB taken #1 overall was Manning in 1999. (Luck probably had a trajectory and chance to make an argument before opting to retire early).
Sure there’s guys that have carved out solid careers as high level starters (Manning, Stafford, Vick, Smith, Palmer) but there’s just as many busts and journeymen.
On another note, if the Bears take Williams, great, but get a coaching staff that will build their scheme around him to support his development. If the plan is to hold onto the dud coaches we have now it doesn’t matter if we draft the second coming of Manning or Brady, they’ll flame out all the same.
Can we stop tossing around “generational talent” and making these broad sweeping comparisons like the article does between Williams and Stroud. It’s been proven time and again that there’s no secret sauce. I would contend that the last “generational” QB taken #1 overall was Manning in 1999. (Luck probably had a trajectory and chance to make an argument before opting to retire early).
Sure there’s guys that have carved out solid careers as high level starters (Manning, Stafford, Vick, Smith, Palmer) but there’s just as many busts and journeymen.
On another note, if the Bears take Williams, great, but get a coaching staff that will build their scheme around him to support his development. If the plan is to hold onto the dud coaches we have now it doesn’t matter if we draft the second coming of Manning or Brady, they’ll flame out all the same.