Rebuilding teams can be tempted to endure a down season with hopes of higher draft picks in the future and better times ahead. That can set a dangerous precedent and probably isn’t advisable for a number of reasons. Most importantly, it sends a bad message to the veteran players within the organization. Would heading into the 2025 season with Mason Rudolph as the starting quarterback be the equivalent of punting on the season?
“You’re gonna need to come outta this draft, especially early, with a quarterback to go along with Mason Rudolph,” former NFL OG Damien Woody said via ESPN’s Get Up this morning.