Jay Gruden and RGIII Replacements If Washington Redskins Flop
By Erik Lambert
QUARTERBACKS
Arguably the biggest mistake Scot McCloughan ever made occurred at quarterback when he bypassed California product Aaron Rodgers in favor of Utah upstart Alex Smith in the 2005 NFL draft. Smith struggled for years in San Francisco and has just one playoff win in his career. Rodgers is a two-time MVP with a Super Bowl ring.
If there was a lesson in there, it’s that leadership is great, but arm talent and accuracy often decide who reaches the postseason at the position.
Nov 29, 2014; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass the ball against the Brigham Young Cougars during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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