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Old 02-15-2013, 12:39 PM   #138
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Originally Posted by Savage69 View Post
The best example of a QB that did nothing till he got in the right system was Rich Gannon who was drafted by the Pats in the 4th rd in 1987.. He bounced around in stops with the Vikes,Skins,Chiefs and in year 12 came alive and in his first 4 years with the Raiders made 4 pro bowls and 2 all pro's.. The other QB that was considered a bust was another Pat pick Jim Plunkett but even though he was a Bowl winner he wasn't in Gannon's class QB wise.. Could Sanchez thrive somewhere else?? He has talent but where can you go to regain confidence?? Not NY that's for sure..
Those are two rare examples.

The exceptions, not the rule.

There are a helluva lot more Joey Harrington's, David Carr's, Matt Leinart's and Vince Young's than there are Rich Gannon's and Jim Plunkett's.
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