# Young players, future superstars (NFL) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [December 8, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-players-future-superstars-nfl/520419 "2009-12-08T07:31:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-players-future-superstars-nfl/520419/1 "2009-12-08T07:31:27Z")
Who are the young players (maybe 2-5 years in the league?) today who will be superstars in the future? I’m kind of torn on QB’s: Matt Ryan: He’s got the work ethic of Peyton, but the team of Archie. Eli Manning: Got a ring, but maybe he’s more like Kyle Boller. Vince Young: the kid’s a winner, but I dunno why he doesn’t get any respect in Tennessee. RB’s looks much easier, but any of them could be the next Terrell Davis: Adrian Peterson: this is almost a lock, but “potential” can only take you so far if you can’t hold on to the ball. Chris Johnson: Had some injury problems. Maurice Jones-Drew: Early years saw lower production because of Fred Taylor, absence of Fred hasn’t doubled production. One legitimate candidate at WR: Miles Davis: Great playmaker, dysfunctional team. Larry Fitzgerald: maybe the only lock pick in the list. Calvin Johnson: if Stafford can stay standing long enough, this guy could really produce. ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-players-future-superstars-nfl/520419/2 "2009-12-08T07:57:01Z")
As a Raven’s fan I DESPERATELY hope that Flacco can actually turn into something special- or at least a consistent QB to build a team for 5-7+ years around… He’s got the Arm to throw it down there, but he needs more time. ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-players-future-superstars-nfl/520419/3 "2009-12-08T09:17:38Z")
> [@ToeJam](#): > > As a Raven’s fan I DESPERATELY hope that Flacco can actually turn into something special- or at least a consistent QB to build a team for 5-7+ years around… > He’s got the Arm to throw it down there, but he needs more time. I think Flacco is decent, but he needs some young receivers out there. He’s got some hands guys and Heap, but nobody who can break away. I think the Ravens should seriously consider a cheap offer for Burress when he gets out. ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-players-future-superstars-nfl/520419/4 "2009-12-08T10:18:10Z")
> [@ToeJam](#): > > As a Raven’s fan I DESPERATELY hope that Flacco can actually turn into something special- or at least a consistent QB to build a team for 5-7+ years around… > He’s got the Arm to throw it down there, but he needs more time. [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11862935&postcount=492](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11862935&postcount=492) ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-players-future-superstars-nfl/520419/5 "2009-12-08T10:30:02Z")
> [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](#): > > [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11862935&postcount=492](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=11862935&postcount=492) That’s pretty much what happens when you hire a def coordinator as the head coach. ☹