I’m all about picking an “heir apparent” out of the trash heap, but I’d much rather take a run at Jameis Winston. I think he can pull a Tannehill in the right situation.
I frickin’ hate that they signed Daniel for so much and for so long. What a waste.
The Lions really cant afford to take a chance on a guy like Haskins at this time. I do believe that Haskins can rehabilitate his career & image if he wants too, but it’s too risky for a team like the Lions. There’s other NFL teams that could more than afford that risk, the Lions can’t afford it at this time.
Just see who else is out there. This discussion merits no further conversation. Haskins doesn’t even have an agent right now. I might feel differently in April or May but right now the answer is no to Dwayne Haskins joining the team.
Now is the perfect time to sign him. Cheap, and I mean cheap deal. So you have his rights for next year. Make it so it costs nothing to cut him should you want to.
You get him here. Get him with people who can help him learn what it means to be a NFL QB.
If someone drops to you in the draft, so be it. He’s another training camp body. Like they’re going to sign anyway.
I’d scoop up Haskins in a heartbeat. He’s young. He’ll be cheap, and he’s made some mistakes.
Not saying every 1st round QB turns out to be good, but there’s a reason he was drafted in the 1st round. What can it hurt? If you get him and he isn’t mature, or just doesn’t have the talent, cut bait and move on.
Why? We already have to pay Stafford and Daniels. Why have a 3rd QB on the roster that we’d have to pay. Maybe I’d sign him to the Practice Squad and let him compete with the other rookies.
I totally agree with you on Belichick. New England would be a great place for Haskins. I don’t know if he can turn into a great QB under Belichick, but he’ll definitely learn maturity under Bill.