Bust….Not So Fast

I picked up Vince Young in a league where we have keepers a few weeks ago.  I’m liking his 15 for 18 completion rate.  Put me down in the camp that believes he will have a succesful NFL career.  Many busts proclaimed initially have bounced back.  Jim Plunkett was drafted number one by the 49ers who gave up on him, only to watch him win 2 super bowls across the bay in Oakland.  San Diego drafted quarterback Phillip Rivers in 2004 mainly because they didn’t believe their 2nd round quarterback choice in 2001.  Good job on giving up on that guy.

Watching Alex Smith put together a 2 minute drill against the Colts has me convinced he is ready for a comeback.  The quarterback is the hardest position to predict during the draft.  Personally, if I was a GM, I’d stray away from investing a top 1st round pick (along with the money that comes with it) in a QB.  American society is built on what have you done for me lately.  To expect someone in their early 20’s to just jump in and understand the importance of the role is naive.  There are many variables in determining the success of a young quarterback but should the physical tools, health, conceptual fit of the system and mental preparedness come together, positive results will eventually pan out. JaMarcus Russell may be the worst number one pick of all time but it wouldn’t surprise if one day he eventually got it together.  Now if you’re asking me to put money on that one, well I’d wisely decline however history has proven you can never rule out anything.