When the season without reason ended, here was John Mara after deciding to keep Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll: 

“That’s obviously the No. 1 issue for us going into this offseason is to find our Quarterback of the Future. Whether that be via the draft or acquiring a veteran, it’s going to be up to them to decide, ultimately.” 

And here was Schoen at the combine: 

“I think it’s the most important position in football.”