There are first rounders that have flourished and plenty that have failed. Same goes for sixth rounders. Same goes for immediate starters versus temporary bench warmers. I don't think there is any correlation to prove or disprove either side of the argument. Sometimes, it is just the coaching and sometimes it is just the system. Some people learn by doing...some by reading or watching. To each his own. You have to take it on a case-by-case situation for that team and that QB and make a "guess" as to what would be best for them. Just answer why it took so long for Testeverde and Gannon to be successful at a high level. That alone will show the varying opinions on why they were successful and what you should do with rookie QBs.
The Quarterback Coach is a relatively new position. I think a good QB coach can make a positive impact more times than not.
I think it will be Robert Gallery because alot of the past O-linemen (Orlando Pace) who were picked in the top 10 where all all-pros, and I can just feel that Robert Gallery is a very nice person and a very good player and he will definately help the raiders now and the future.
My guess is that Manning is a psuedo-success. He starts for a lot of his career, but only has one or two great seasons. I'm really excited about Philip Rivers. I'm thinking 8-8 for the Chargers this year, and playoffs in 2005.
