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12 team 1QB league. Currently in my rookie/free agent draft. My only QB's are Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence. I'm obviously planning as if I won't have Watson for 2021, and I don't want to go into the season with just Lawrence. So I want to pick someone up at the end of our draft (7th round) that I can use JUST FOR 2021 if needed. I fully expect Watson back by 2022. Which QB would you rather have, just for 2021?

Ben Roethlisberger
or
Ryan Fitzpatrick?

Seems weird saying this for some reason, but I think I'd rather Fitzpatrick.

Ben really looked kinda gassed at the end of last season. Granted, they should have an improved running game, and maybe that will take some of the pressure off? Fitzpatrick will make boneheaded decisions from time to time, but he's shown to be pretty solid. Just not spectacular. A case could be made for either I suppose.

If you're talking about grabbing a guy at the end of the draft, maybe just see which (if not both) are available? It's possible the decision will be made for you if another owner needs a hedge at QB.

I lean Fitz also. Same reasons as above^

I chose Fitzgadget, but I'm a little worried about that decision.

I remember in 2020 redraft leagues, everyone was fading Aaron Rodgers because he had a subpar 2019 season. People thought age had caught up with him and he was on the decline. Then BAM, he has an MVP 2021 season and led some lucky owners to a championship.

I know Ben is two years older and has had a couple more injuries, but I wonder if he has a similar burst left in his tank. I probably won't draft him, but I don't think it's too far-fetched to think he might have a bounceback top10 season.

i really like fitzmagic, but i'd go with ben for a one year rental. he wasn't playing well towards the end of the season, but still finished with 33 TDs and 10 INTs, and he has a much stronger hold on the starting job. if the fitz has one of his 4 INTs games, they might give heinicke (or even allen) a go. might not even be the starter to begin the season (i think he will, but it's not a lock).

killer_of_giants wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 2:05 am i really like fitzmagic, but i'd go with ben for a one year rental. he wasn't playing well towards the end of the season, but still finished with 33 TDs and 10 INTs, and he has a much stronger hold on the starting job. if the fitz has one of his 4 INTs games, they might give heinicke (or even allen) a go. might not even be the starter to begin the season (i think he will, but it's not a lock).

I voted fitz, but the logic above makes a lot of sense. Most likely, the only way Ben isn’t starting is if he’s injured. If I was certain both would start all games this year then I think Fitz has the higher upside, but is not given and I think Ftiz has more paths to the Bench then Ben does.

I expect a bigger games from Fitzpatrick overall but fewer ups and downs with Big Ben.

Gator Sens wrote: ↑Fri May 14, 2021 6:09 am I expect a bigger games from Fitzpatrick overall but fewer ups and downs with Big Ben.

This is my thinking. Fitz could get you a bunch of huge games, but there will be 3 or 4 INT duds sprinkled in. Big Ben will have a much safer weekly floor which is what I would be looking for in my backup QB.

Fitz