QB Controversy: Which one would you start?

Ben E Lou · 12-30-2006, 08:21 AM

I'm about to start Year 7 of my Home-Grown Empty Cupboard Dynasty, and I have a QB controversy brewing. Because I love the enjoyment of seeing a creeper develop, I let a 6th-round QB and a 1(1) pick basically split time for three seasons, and the 6th-rounder won the starting job just barely. However, he got hurt late last year, and the 1(1) guy finally gave a decent performance before getting seriously hurt in the playoffs. I've also got a young guy who is improving, and performed brilliantly in his only regular-season start. Assuming the 1(1) guy comes back 100% (which may not happen), which guy would you go with?

First, the history of this franchise since I took over:

Code:

Year  Coach               Record   Playoffs  Top Passer            
2027  L. Logan            12-4     ConferenceR. Diaz (2727)        
2026  L. Logan            4-12     None      R. Diaz (2321)        
2025  L. Logan            4-12     None      R. Diaz (1828)        
2024  L. Shelton          7-9      None      R. Diaz (1740)        
2023  L. Shelton          5-11     None      J. Blood (1721)       
2022  R. Braxton          3-13     None      R. Diaz (1845)        

Year  Top Rusher          Top Receiver        Top Tackler  
2027  M. Berube (647)     I. Hicks (917)      M. Politte (66)       
2026  O. Jones (584)      I. Hicks (778)      M. Politte (88)       
2025  M. Berube (665)     M. Mounts (1197)    T. Fitzgerald (93)    
2024  G. Dotson (603)     M. Mounts (1215)    T. Fitzgerald (114)   
2023  G. Dotson (666)     M. Mounts (1236)    S. DeFelice (89)      
2022  D. Pierce (692)     B. Devine (475)     S. DeFelice (79)

First, meet Ralph Diaz:

Next up, there's Johnny Blood:

Finally, young Bobby Jefcoat:

Last, but not least, a snapshot of their development.
(YYYYa= Year YYYY, right before training camp, and YYYYb is Year YYYY right after training camp.)

Important Note: With the house rules I'm using, I can't go out and acquire a FA mentor. No players may play for me who have played anywhere else.

Name	Pos	Team	2022b Current	2022b Future	2023b Current	2023b Future	2024b Current	2024b Future	2025b Current	2025b Future	2026b Current	2026b Future	2027a Current	2027a Future	2027b Current	2027b Future	2028a Current	2028a Future	2028b Current	2028b Future	Overall Current Change	Overall Future Change
Blood, Johnny	QB	Atlanta			18	68	20 (2)	66 (-2)	22 (2)	67 (1)	22 (0)	58 (-9)	22 (0)	57 (-1)	23 (1)	58 (1)	24 (1)	57 (-1)	24 (0)	57 (0)	6	-11
Diaz, Ralph	QB	Atlanta	24	43	30 (6)	45 (2)	36 (6)	46 (1)	37 (1)	44 (-2)	41 (4)	45 (1)	45 (4)	46 (1)	45 (0)	46 (0)	49 (4)	49 (3)	49 (0)	49 (0)	25	6
Jefcoat, Bobby	QB	Atlanta											20	59	20 (0)	54 (-5)	19 (-1)	51 (-3)	19 (0)	51 (0)	-1	-8

RedKingGold · 12-30-2006, 08:26 AM

I think Diaz has a higher upside than Blood, however, I like Blood's skill set a little bit better.

I'd say stick with Diaz as the team finally broke through with a successful season last year. Give him another year and see if he can duplicate the win total.

Noop · 12-30-2006, 09:32 AM

Start Diaz the others are stiffs...

Mike Lowe · 12-30-2006, 10:10 AM

Play Jeffcoat or Blood at G (strange!).

Raiders Army · 12-30-2006, 11:09 AM

Definitely not Jefcoat. I would guess that his Avoid Interceptions is relatively low. I'd be willing to go with Johnny Blood. It's why he was drafted #1 overall, no?

Dutch · 12-30-2006, 12:15 PM

I'm finding a lot more success out of low rated veteran QB's than with high potential young QB's.

I think if you want to stick with Blood (or Jefcoat) longterm, just bite the bullet and start them, but if you may find yourself looking elsewhere to just give Diaz the start again.

Dutch · 12-30-2006, 12:16 PM

dola:

I choose Diaz, as I would start the process of looking elsewhere for my starting QB. But I have little patience in trying to develop QB's I'm not overly infatuated with (in SP).

Joker · 12-30-2006, 01:38 PM

BLOOD - 1ST STRING -needs field time less INT

DIAZ - 100% a int machine

Vinatieri for Prez · 12-31-2006, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

Play Jeffcoat or Blood at G (strange!).

That's not experience at G. I believe SD is using the utility to add letter grade ratings at positions to show the level of experience.

Emiliano · 12-31-2006, 05:50 AM

I'd say go with Diaz, and re-evaluate the situation at the end of the season. I don't know about Blood, man. The guy is in his 6th year, and still hasn't developed. Yeah, he got a little bit of upside still, but with the injury, I just don't know. You may want to keep him around if he becomes a mentor, and doesn't cost you a lot of cap room, but that's all.

Izulde · 12-31-2006, 01:59 PM

I've been following your dynasty, SkyDog, and I'd stay with Diaz.

kcchief19 · 01-01-2007, 11:36 AM

If you've got the team to win next year, I'd give the nod to Diaz. If it's not a Super Bowl team, I'd go with Blood. You're getting to a point with Blood that if you don't play him he'll never been any better than he is right now. Either way, I'd have a short leash.

Jeffcoat had a nice regular season game, but that those playoff numbers are "Bad Rex."

12-30-2006, 09:32 AM	#3
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	Start Diaz the others are stiffs... __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

12-30-2006, 10:10 AM	#4
Mike Lowe College Prospect Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA	Play Jeffcoat or Blood at G (strange!). __________________ @MikeLowe47 \| Website \| YouTube \| Discord

12-30-2006, 12:15 PM	#6
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm finding a lot more success out of low rated veteran QB's than with high potential young QB's. I think if you want to stick with Blood (or Jefcoat) longterm, just bite the bullet and start them, but if you may find yourself looking elsewhere to just give Diaz the start again. Last edited by Dutch : 12-30-2006 at 12:15 PM.

12-30-2006, 12:16 PM	#7
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	dola: I choose Diaz, as I would start the process of looking elsewhere for my starting QB. But I have little patience in trying to develop QB's I'm not overly infatuated with (in SP). Last edited by Dutch : 12-30-2006 at 12:17 PM.

12-31-2006, 05:50 AM	#10
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	I'd say go with Diaz, and re-evaluate the situation at the end of the season. I don't know about Blood, man. The guy is in his 6th year, and still hasn't developed. Yeah, he got a little bit of upside still, but with the injury, I just don't know. You may want to keep him around if he becomes a mentor, and doesn't cost you a lot of cap room, but that's all. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

View Poll Results: Assuming Blood comes back 100%, which of these three would be your starting QB?
Ralph Diaz	20	68.97%
Johnny Blood	9	31.03%
Bobby Jefcoat	0	0%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

12-30-2006, 08:26 AM	#2
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	I think Diaz has a higher upside than Blood, however, I like Blood's skill set a little bit better. I'd say stick with Diaz as the team finally broke through with a successful season last year. Give him another year and see if he can duplicate the win total.

12-30-2006, 11:09 AM	#5
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Definitely not Jefcoat. I would guess that his Avoid Interceptions is relatively low. I'd be willing to go with Johnny Blood. It's why he was drafted #1 overall, no?

12-30-2006, 01:38 PM	#8
Joker H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Mar 2006	BLOOD - 1ST STRING -needs field time less INT DIAZ - 100% a int machine

12-31-2006, 01:59 PM	#11
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I've been following your dynasty, SkyDog, and I'd stay with Diaz. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

01-01-2007, 11:36 AM	#12
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	If you've got the team to win next year, I'd give the nod to Diaz. If it's not a Super Bowl team, I'd go with Blood. You're getting to a point with Blood that if you don't play him he'll never been any better than he is right now. Either way, I'd have a short leash. Jeffcoat had a nice regular season game, but that those playoff numbers are "Bad Rex."

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