Hey Gary b, very good synopsis of the difficult situation we are in with QB position. All the options must be looked at very carefully. Do they cave in totally to DP's demands, as it appears that DP will not take less than what he thinks he is worth, when you look at this dragged out timeline of negotiations so far.

Personally, if DP is not willing to compromise at all, I would opt for the last option you presented. IMO, this contract drama has gone on way too long, and DP has been the primary cause of the deadlock. Draft a promising young QB, and develop him behind Dalton. Is there another Justin Herbert out there at pick10? My fear is an injury risk DP gets a fiscally challenging blockbuster contract, and NEVER lives up to it. Then we may be mired in more years of what we have seen for the past 25. To me that may be more risky than the other option.