A couple months ago, I blogged about how I figured the Redskins would be horrible this year, and because of that, they should pretty much tank the whole season and win what has now become known as the "Suck for Luck" competition, wherein bad NFL teams vie for the worst record at season's end in order to get the first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, aka, the Andrew Luck pick.
Well, four weeks into the season, the Redskins are 3-1 going into their bye week. The offense is doing pretty well, and the defense is much improved from last year, thanks in part to the outstanding rookie Ryan Kerrigan. Between Kerrigan and Roy Helu, I think this past draft was one of the best draft the Skins have had in several years. I am cautiously optimistic that the Skins could go to the playoffs, maybe even win the division. Whatever happens, they are pretty much out of the race for the Andrew Luck pick. So I figured I would list the "top five" teams that deserve the Andrew Luck pick, in descending order:
5) Minnesota Vikings (0-4): Minnesota is ranked 31st in passing offense, and 3rd in rushing offense. Clear to say where their problems lie! McNabb is pretty much doing what he did in Washington: screwing the Vikings organization. The Vikes have weapons: Percy Harvin and Adrian Peterson. The O-line needs improvement, but not a complete overhaul. I would rank the Vikings higher, except they drafted Christian Ponder with the 12th overall pick this year. So they have an investment in him. They should probably give him some playing time to see if he has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback for them. If so, stick with him. But if they have doubts, and they have that first pick, go for Luck.
4) Indianapolis Colts (0-4): Why not? Peyton Manning is 34, 35? He isn't playing this year due to nerve regeneration issues in his neck. Why not draft Andrew Luck and let him be mentored by Manning for a couple of years before he retires and then take over? Manning is a consummate team player, and Luck knows him from the Manning Passing Academy. It would be a good relationship, unlike the Brett Favre-Aaron Rodgers fiasco several years back. Plus, there is no guarantee that Manning's neck will heal enough for him to play football again, or at least not at the level to which he is accustomed. Why not plan for the future and draft Andrew Luck now?
3) Seattle Seahawks (1-3): The Seahawks are a horrendous offensive team. They are ranked 28th in passing offense, 31st in rushing, and dead last in total offense. They are overpaying for two non-productive quarterbacks in Tavaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst. Other than Sidney Rice, they don't have too many offensive weapons. Their O-line is porous. It's going to be a long season for the Hawks. Drafting Andrew Luck would be a great step in the right direction. But would good will that do if he is getting pummeled by the defense every other down. Plus, I don't think Pete Carroll is a good fit as an NFL coach. He is too laid back. He should go back to college. So the Seahawks need to do a complete overhaul so Luck can be the Seattle Saviour.
2) Kansas City Chiefs (1-3): The Chiefs are ranked 30th in passing offense, but are in the middle of the pack in terms of rushing offense. Matt Cassel has not been effective at QB this year so far. ESPN has speculated that the only reason Cassel had a great season is because of then offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, who comes from the Bill Belichick tree of coaching. So Cassel is a "system" quarterback. Clearly, the Chiefs have had a big letdown from last season. They have also been plagued by injuries to Jamaal Charles, their prolific running back, and other offensive weapons. If their playmakers are healthy next year, wouldn't it be great to have a quarterback who is intelligent, and already plays in a pro-style offense, such as Andrew Luck? He would have to adjust to the brutal Kansas City winters, though.
1) Miami Dolphins (0-4): Let's face it. Tony Sporano is out as head coach at the end of the season, if not sooner. The Dolphins are chock full of offensive weapons, though. Brandon Marshall, Reggie Bush, and Anthony Fasano are all reliable targets. The o-line is pretty good. The problem? The Dolphins haven't had a franchise quarterback since Dan Marino! Chad Henne is now going to have season-ending shoulder surgery. But was he really the long-term answer at QB anyways, for a passing offense ranked 30th in the league? Probably not. Think of it this way: Next year, the 'phins will have a new coach, so why not have a new quarterback. Plus, living in Miami is every 22 year old's wet dream! The beautiful women, the beaches, and did I mention the beautiful women? Andrew Luck would bring fans to the stadium, and make them forget about the "Dream Team" across the way. Of the five teams, the Dolphins are the team that most desperately needs a quarterback! I know my friend Scott (a Dolphins fan) is creaming his pants right now.
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