2 weeks Ago By LW
ith the just around the corner, speculation surrounding top quarterback prospects like is intensifying. But for teams like the the urgency to select a quarterback early may have just cooled off. In a recent statement, hinted that the franchise may not be eyeing a QB in the thanks to their offseason additions of and .
"With the signing of [ and , I think we put ourselves in a position where I don't think that's mandatory," said, when asked about the possibility of targeting a quarterback next year. The message is clear: the are not feeling desperate, and that could spell trouble for prospects banking on going early. Shedeur Sanders may face a longer wait than expected The ripple effect of statements like could impact several quarterback hopefuls, including Once touted as a potential first-round lock, ' draft stock has become a topic of debate.
While his arm strength and poise have been praised, questions linger around his ability to perform under pressure and lead at the pro level. If more teams adopt the ' logic, choosing to rely on experienced veterans rather than gamble on raw QB talent, might see his name called later than expected on draft night. What this means for the 2025 draft landscape The ' move signals a broader trend in the : teams seeking flexibility rather than committing too early to rookie quarterbacks.
With and providing short-term options, can afford to wait and evaluate the market. This could prompt other franchises to follow suit, focusing on depth and value picks rather than quarterback gambles in the first round. For and others, it's a waiting game, one that could lead to a longer-than-anticipated night in the green room.
As the countdown to draft day continues, all eyes will be on which teams still see QB as a must-have, and which ones, like the , are choosing patience over panic..
