[SuperMatt18]

I'm actually not sure it's that absurd of a take.

Really the key to winning in the NFL is an elite QB, so with that in mind who would you want to pair the most with your Elite QB

Elite QB + Elite DE
Elite QB + Elite RB
Elite QB + Elite K

If you consider that the Elite K is going to cost you a lot less than an Elite DE, or an Elite RB then that actually might be your best combo. Since then you have that money to spend else where on your roster. (Highest paid K in the NFL is $5M vs a DE making $18-20M, or a RB making $12-$15M)

The issue with Elite DE, and Elite RB is that they cost a lot of money to re-sign. And really in the end your teams ability to win is still determined by the QB, and your best bet on defense is to spend the money across your defense to have a solid overall unit vs. a single player making a ton of money IMO.

If you're paying an elite QB and an elite DE/RB , then you're really going to be stretched thin to fill out the rest of your roster.

Funny part is that I'm not sure the Patriots ever had an Elite DE (Seymour probably the closest thing and he averaged around 6 sacks a season with the Pats), or an Elite RB during their dynasty but during their winning seasons they pretty much always had the Elite QB (Brady), Elite K (Vinateri/Gostkowski), and a solid overall defensive unit.