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A notable philosophical debate arose regarding the long-term strategy for selecting quarterbacks in the draft. Schmel urged Dottino to consider revisiting his cautious approach to first-round quarterbacks, framing the conversation around the volatility of the quarterback position and the value of securing a franchise leader.
Dottino defended his historical perspective, arguing that each team's situation is context-dependent and that not every opportunity to draft a quarterback should lead to a selection. Schmel, however, posited that the nature of the NFL necessitates a more aggressive posture towards acquiring young talent at such an important position, especially when franchise staples like Eli Manning are nearing retirement.