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He has been that guy the whole time, TBH. Proved it several times previously.

I mean, I don't think there is much chance of a "competition" anyway. He is either gonna be the guy or they are gonna move on from him.

It's not relevant who wins or loses. It's about actually attempting to get better at the position.

Frankie's better brother.

No, no, no. I don't mean bring him back. I just mean another wild gunslinger with poor decision making and a penchant for a ton of turnovers.

The last one was Darnold. I guess we could run it back?

He is just a wild, TO prone gunslinger. That's not particularly valued in the NFL in this era.

I think the league has largely spoken on Howell. He didn't end up a 3rd string QB accidentally. Same as Winston.

Ya'll are making some wild theories up.

Yeah, I don't want anything to do with that Lawrence contract. Woof.

What are you talking about?

Yeah, I truly believe that we haven't gotten any smarter as a franchise despite this recent success.

Improved is true. Good is a different thing. I think that is the issue, he has improved to "not very good" from "really bad." Are we to assume this progression continues? If so, it probably means 2-3 more seasons before we see "franchise caliber" QB play on a consistent basis. And I really don't think anyone buys into that notion of consistent improvement at this point.

I am kind of amazed that the organization still believes. It definitely shakes any remaining faith of a turnaround, that's for sure. Of course there is an element of, "well what do you expect them to say?"

BPA in the first round. If that is a DT, so be it.

I genuinely hope we are not having extension talks yet.

Saban was also one of the guys that advised him to leave.

Man, I read that article and it was shocking how they were already talking extension.

That would be the incorrect one.

We beat Seattle already???

Man, Lane Kiffin really is a real villainous asshole, isn't he? Basically the more verbal, less successful Nick Saban.

He isn't slow, he is actually a very good athlete. I think he is just slow to react to everything. He isn't instinctive at all. He's basically a reserve LB.

He is ultimately a backup. He is fine in his position until he can be upgraded. He isn't as bad as Rozeboom, I suppose, if that were some sort of bar that mattered.

If we do this(bring him back soon), it better be with the intent to jettison Hunt when he re-injures this. Otherwise, it will be insanely foolish from a short term and long term perspective.

The determination used for Spotrac and OTC are not clear to me. It does seem to heavily be weighted on playing time/starting but as we know that isn't always a determination of market value. BC I don't know if he will return to us. It depends on his recovery. That was a really bad injury to have for a guy that will be very close to the end of his career. I hope he recovers completely and we get 2-3 more years of excellent backup play from him. He has been quietly one of our most valuable lineman in a long time, despite being a backup. I am find keeping Corbett at the correct cost and as a backup. He has no business starting at Center anymore. Not to mention he can literally never stay healthy. I agree on EDGE and QB. Two biggest issues by a wide margin(amongst the PILE of other issues). We have a couple of young guys that look to be capable role player replacements for Jones/Wonnum, but it is time to shoot for the moon and get actual upper tier pass rushers into Carolina again. Final note, when I am pooh-poohing these reserves that you are falling in love with, it's nothing special I am doing. A bit of "eye test" with a healthy dose of realizing that most backups are backups for a reason. Especially when they have gone through multiple free agent cycles and the league has resoundingly said, "Nah." Not everyone is Freddie Luvu. Most are Christian Rozeboom's.