(07-08-2021, 03:15 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(07-08-2021, 03:09 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: I wouldn’t have a meltdown but I think it would be the absolute worst decision.

The goal is the win games and Minshew does not give the team a better chance at winning than Lawrence.

Completely understandable reaction.

But if you expressed that on the board, how would it be distinguished from a meltdown, especially if most other posters express similar sentiments?

meltdown is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks attribute skepticism as lack of fandom or inability to demonstrate patience. Others profess they will not visit a discussion board while a player or coach remains employed by the team. Are these meltdowns?

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(07-08-2021, 04:01 PM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(07-08-2021, 03:54 PM)MarleyJag Wrote: If it happened, there would undoubtedly be a meltdown. The idea of not starting a first round draft choice isn't something most people would have patience with. The overriding idea seems to be: if he wasn't ready to start, he shouldn't have been drafted that high. Whether not that's true is debatable.

While I’m not for starting a rookie just to start them, I really can’t see a scenario where Minshew is better than Lawrence week 1.

Luckily, I don’t think we have to worry about that. Lawrence will be the man week 1, throw for 300 and 3 scores against the poor Texans D while leading the Jags to a week 1 win.

Barring injury, of course (speaking of meltdowns...) I would have to agree. Minshew/Beathard's preseasons are both to win the backup role and showcase their ability for a potential trade.

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