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Originally Posted by Comanche
"Old Timer" Here. Blackledge was the seventh pick in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Since that time, the Chiefs organization has been afraid to risk another high profile selection of a QB in the first round. Ultimately, this has caused a much more lasting damage to the Chief's organization than Matt Cassel. Cassel was just a poor player. In the history of the Chiefs and the League, there have been MANY poor players and there will be many more. No, the lasting legacy of the Blackledge selection is in the mindset created in the front office. The Chiefs need to draft a QB in the first, develop his talent and build a team around him. They are afraid to do so because of the Blackledge selection. Yes, the front office can and should just "get over it." Nevertheless, it has seemed to be a factor in their decision making over the years.
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Reverse team-building is the legacy. The position? An afterthought. A top 10 defense and a steady, unexceptional QB will get you every playoff game you ever lost again and again and again.