12-23-2020, 01:01 PM
Has to be Brandon Allen as he gives us the best chance to win.
Allen is clearly the superior QB. I think anyone who has seen both Allen and Finley play this year can agree on this. Frankly, it's not even close.
Did we beat the Steelers, and was it a nice win? Yes, and yes. But we beat them because of defense, specifically turnovers and field position. It's not like Finley went out and lead us to unforseen levels of production in the pass game. He threw for 89 yards.
Look, I'm not trying to diminish Finley stepping up and managing (not losing) the game. He should be applauded for coming in and doing what he was asked. But this isn't a Wally Pipp situation. He didn't do anything Allen couldn't have done.
As far as wanting or trying to lose, that's not going to happen. Would it be nice to lose out and secure a certain pick? Yeah. But this team needs wins. The coaching staff needs wins. And most importantly, the players needs wins. All of these guys need to see as much success as the possibly can.
When you're coming off a 2-14 season, and then you start out the following season 2-10-1, you don't have the luxury to not do everything in your power to win more ball games. There's guys playing for contracts and bonuses, coaches coaching for their current jobs and resumes, and a franchise that needs goodwill to sell fans on the future.
This team badly needs things to end well this year. Brandon Allen gives you the best chance at that happening.
Allen is clearly the superior QB. I think anyone who has seen both Allen and Finley play this year can agree on this. Frankly, it's not even close.
Did we beat the Steelers, and was it a nice win? Yes, and yes. But we beat them because of defense, specifically turnovers and field position. It's not like Finley went out and lead us to unforseen levels of production in the pass game. He threw for 89 yards.
Look, I'm not trying to diminish Finley stepping up and managing (not losing) the game. He should be applauded for coming in and doing what he was asked. But this isn't a Wally Pipp situation. He didn't do anything Allen couldn't have done.
As far as wanting or trying to lose, that's not going to happen. Would it be nice to lose out and secure a certain pick? Yeah. But this team needs wins. The coaching staff needs wins. And most importantly, the players needs wins. All of these guys need to see as much success as the possibly can.
When you're coming off a 2-14 season, and then you start out the following season 2-10-1, you don't have the luxury to not do everything in your power to win more ball games. There's guys playing for contracts and bonuses, coaches coaching for their current jobs and resumes, and a franchise that needs goodwill to sell fans on the future.
This team badly needs things to end well this year. Brandon Allen gives you the best chance at that happening.
