http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/19610/Lester_Ricard Stories From Around SB Nation About Lester Ricard http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2008/10/6/629392/real-solutions-to-the-kans Joel Thorman http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2008/10/6/629392/real-solutions-to-the-kans Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:51:17 -0000 <p>So, here's the deal. The feelings regarding our quarterback situation are mixed. However, I feel that a majority of folks are looking to make a change and then some of that group wants to make a change NOW.</p> <p>I'm on record as saying there's nothing we can do to better the quarterback situation<i> now</i>.&nbsp; Trade scenarios, while always an interesting discussion, almost never come to fruition.&nbsp; There's a reason talented quarterbacks never hit the open market.</p> <p>Below is a list of quarterbacks who are currently free agents.&nbsp; Keeping this list in mind, I want to hear real solutions to the quarterback problem. Pretend as if trading is not an option (because realistically it's probably not).&nbsp; Anyone can say 'Hey it's not working dump 'em all!'&nbsp; But that's not the way it works.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tell us who you want and WHY.&nbsp; The latter is key.&nbsp; Would any of these players help us now?&nbsp; Do we currently have the best options on staff?</p> <table border="3" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><b>Player Name</b></td> <td><b>Years Experience</b></td> <td><b>2007 Team</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daunte Culpepper</td> <td>9</td> <td>Raiders</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bruce Gradkowski</td> <td>2</td> <td>Bucs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tim Hasselbeck</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cardinals</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kelly Holcomb</td> <td>11</td> <td>Vikings</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jared Lorenzen</td> <td>3</td> <td>Giants</td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Jamie Martin</span></td> <td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">13</span></td> <td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Saints</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Craig Nall</td> <td>6</td> <td>Packers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tim Rattay</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cardinals</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lester Ricard</td> <td>1</td> <td>Jaguars</td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Brian St. Pierre</span></td> <td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">7</span></td> <td><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Jets</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chris Weinke</td> <td>8</td> <td>49ers</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>