Which team with an averagish QB makes the playoffs and competes for an SB most years? Those with the best QB's are CONSISTENTLY competing (Manning, Brady, Rodgers, Roethlisburger, etc). Brees is an exception but that team is epically mismanaged. Rodgers goes out with an injury and they miss the playoffs. While it is true you need more talent, that part is actually easy compared to finding a franchise QB. Franchise QB is number one, then you surround him with talent