The thing to remember about drafting quarterbacks is sometimes things don’t bounce the way a team wants it too. Some years the class might be loaded but the team isn’t picking high enough. Others they’d have the high pick necessary but the class would be considerably weaker. It’s about playing the lottery as much as anything and for years the Chicago Bears haven’t gotten that winning ticket. This is why it’s so important to do an in-depth study of all the quarterbacks in a class.
There is a chance, however unlikely, that a gem may be hidden somewhere in the bunch of future backups and castoffs. Maybe not quite at the Tom Brady level but a player who can emerge to become an effective starter in the league. Somebody who can buy them time and help the team win some games until “that” guy finally does show up.
Rest assured GM Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox will make this their top priority throughout the coming off-season. If they do the grunt work and are paying close attention, there’s a good chance they might find what they’re looking for. In fact, he may be closer to discovery than many people think.
