You said: So, the Packers take Brian Brohm. Interesting. Their GM says Aaron Rogers is the starter, but does this mean they don’t consider him their long-term guy?
I think it’s one of those “trust but verify” things. Let’s face it, not many teams find a QB on the first shot, and most go through change after change at the QB position. Sometimes it takes years to finally find a guy who fits. So it’s wise to make sure you have options at that position.
You’re probably right there. I was just surprised to see them go for one in the 2nd round, especially since Rogers looked pretty comfortable out there when he got some playing time last season, and even out performed Favre. They did have 3 2nd round picks, though, and, in my opinion, Brohm was probably undervalued.
In fact, I don’t think it’s clear at all that Ryan or Flacco are really any better than Brohm. Ryan, if anything, has less of an arm than Brohm, and I’ve never been all that impressed with his overall game. Flacco is used to I-AA defenses, and just because he had an impressive arm at the Combine doesn’t mean he’ll be a successful quarterback in the NFL. Just ask Jeff George.
If it wasn’t for a mediocre senior year, which could be attributed at least in part to Bobby Petrino’s departure, Brohm would likely have been the number one QB in the draft, and a possible 1st overall pick. The Packers might have gotten themselves a steal here.