(08-19-2023, 04:55 PM)surfon Wrote: He looked better than Beathard to me.

I think CJB was stuck with a bunch of WR that weren't getting open, and his lesser mobility took some losses or altered throws. We can't forget Rourke's working with the bottom of the defenses' rosters, too.

I think Saturday's issue was much more surrounding cast than individual.  In other words, had the roles reversed, Rourke would have had the same struggles with the rest of the 2s. His mobility may have helped, but I kinda wonder if the D is more vanilla as you get deeper into the game (and roster).

Regardless, neither gave me the overwhelming confidence to say that if we have to rely on them for a few games that we can rest easy.

I'm cool with giving him a year to acclimate and then next year he's primary backup.

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