[Discuss Thrower]

San Diego and KC are tied because while they have a starting QB they're both older than 30 and they don't have any a prospect that looks capable to take the reins in 3+ years from now.

In contrast, Oakland is set to lock down Carr for the rest of his twenties and have a guy that some argue has starter upside in Cook while Denver has a vet on a one year prove-it or lose-it deal with a prospect QB many thought as having starter upside two or three years down the line.

Basically, if Carr sucks, Oakland has competition in Cook or will suck bad enough to draft someone else should they so desire. If he's awesome they can lock him down.

If Sanchez sucks they can see what they have in Lynch. If he's good but not great then they can get him on another short deal or let him walk and sign another journeyman to hold the fort until Lynch is ready. If Lynch still isn't ready they'll probably suck and can draft a guy. If Lynch is awesome right off the bat then they've got a good backup for a year in Sanchez. If Lynch and Sanchez both suck they can be in a position to draft someone next year.

Kansas City has Smith and then garbage, San Diego has Rivers and then garbage.