I've always had the view that QB, while vital and central piece of a team's success, cannot lift a garbage franchise to championship levels of success without a supporting cast, as well as a solid infrastructure (coaching/management/ownership group)
Some of this is spurred by the "but look at all the weapons Purdy has!" Mahomes stepped into just as an ideal situation, obviously his raw talent gave him an edge, as did his production. Hurts plays for a very solid Eagles team. Cincinnati, while historically nothing to write much about is not devoid of talent at key positions and on both sides of the ball.
Is it the fault of the first pick qb unable to turnaround the Browns, Raiders or Jets? Or is the problem more systemic?
Found this video as I pondered the question myself:
Some of this is spurred by the "but look at all the weapons Purdy has!" Mahomes stepped into just as an ideal situation, obviously his raw talent gave him an edge, as did his production. Hurts plays for a very solid Eagles team. Cincinnati, while historically nothing to write much about is not devoid of talent at key positions and on both sides of the ball.
Is it the fault of the first pick qb unable to turnaround the Browns, Raiders or Jets? Or is the problem more systemic?
Found this video as I pondered the question myself: