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Originally Posted by Mr. Session
Perhaps it’s time to get away from the belief a franchise quarterback is necessary.
Other than Brady, which franchise QB’s have multiple rings?
Manning had 2 (only one with Indianapolis), Rodgers has 1, Brees has 1, Rivers has 0, etc.
How many teams like the Ravens (2), Steelers (2), Giants (2), Buccaneers, Eagles, etc. have done it with other pieces and a quarterback who just didn’t lose the game?
Maybe this changes the perspective.
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It is far more difficult to win a superbowl without a franchise QB. With it being more and more of a passing league, franchise QB's are MORE important, not less.
You can win without a franchise QB, but you better have a damn good defense, and even then, it's difficult.
From your list, Steelers have a franchise QB. Giants had a franchise QB (Eli has been their QB for 14 years now).
So no, it's not time to give up on having a franchise QB. The data does not support that.