05-10-2018, 08:01 AM
(05-10-2018, 03:19 AM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: I don't see Barkley winning the job because I expect the staff to go after upside with the backup qb position. Driskel's athleticism has been intriguing at times, but the fact that the coaching staff asked him to take reps at WR tells me that they don't envision him as the designated backup of the future. Logan Woodside looked like a natural quick release/west coast sort of passer who may someday be able to "Doug Flutie" his way down the field at an NFL level. My guess is that they roll the dice on the most unknown QB in the room, as well as on the potential of having a solid backup for years on a 7th round rookie salary.
Well, if you think about it, having Driskell take snaps at WR does not really mean they don't envision him as a backup in the future. What it means is they were trying to get his athleticism on the field when he was stuck behind McCarron as the #3 QB..... to me it says they thought he was too good to be just sitting there, and were looking for a way to use him.
