Originally posted by NCommand:
OK, so what about all the top 10 QB's like him who don't win anything. Even last year.
The FO did the right thing swinging for the fences with Trey and the hope is he can consistently play within that top 10 range (whatever that is) and specifically during the playoffs, 4Q and in the clutch.
But it'll still be up to the rest of the team to play their part and as we've seen, when one part isn't playing well, like pass protection, it doesn't matter what you arbitrary rank a QB ATM.
I agree with your QB-centric takes but only within the confines of a team sport. We probably only disagree in the weight you give the position. QB's can't transcend team issues.
You argue a strawman that no disagrees with. If Pass protection is so bad like with the Chiefs in the SB no a QB can't transcend issues. You do need the roster around you. Totally agreed.
Heres the thing though, the Cowboys O line can't transcend average QB play either. QB has to make the plays that are there. QB has the biggest effect on the efficiency of an offense. So if you are talking about why a team hasn't won a SB in 2 decades that is the first thing to look at.
To put it simply, great QB play can transcend more issues than the rest of the team can transcend not having great qb play. You need all time rosters to transcend mediocre qb play. That isn't realistic.
Lebron James couldn't transcend the bad Lakers this year. But he has transcended teams with lesser talents to push them farther. To say you don't really need a Lebron James, just 5 very good starters is missing the big picture.
[ Edited by 9ers4eva on Apr 25, 2022 at 8:20 AM ]