(06-17-2021, 10:04 AM)RicoTx Wrote:

(06-17-2021, 08:46 AM)MarleyJag Wrote: Coachspeak for sure but actually there's a basis for it. Maybe they want to consider not throwing a rookie into the fire right off the bat. It wouldn't be unprecedented. Would also explain why they haven't bit on any of the offers for Minshew yet.

If the number 1 pick in the draft isn't ready to play QB in game 1 he shouldn't have been the #1 pick.

College players are rarely ever ready to start their first year regardless of where they're drafted. Because of the expectations, they usually do get in there sooner or later and everyone knows that will be the case with Lawrence. Whether that's the first game or not is no indictment of the draft pick. It is maybe a sign of overhyped expectations.

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(06-17-2021, 10:57 AM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(06-17-2021, 10:43 AM)JagFan81 Wrote: Yeah I think it's a bit of coach speak and maybe just wanting guys to come into training camp ready to compete rather than think they already have starter positions 

One thing I did see was Lawrence hasnt called plays in a huddle before through a headset. A lot of college QB's havent and I'm sure its something they are working on. I'm still expecting Lawrence week 1 starter barring injuries.

Just imagine trotting Minshew out there week 1 and Trevor on the bench hahaha the Jags would be laughed at once again.

I think the Texans will be a great week 1 matchup for Trevor and the offense.

Think about the laughing that would happen if you trot out Lawrence and he throws for 116 yards and 4 picks and gets benched in the ,4th quarter.

By all means, start him when he's ready but don't force it if he's not. You'll do more damage then good.

There must be some novice NFL fans around here.

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