It's finally hitting me that Garrett Gilbert being the backup QB wasn't just talk, it's probably happening

[Nails]

5 minutes ago, Moo Daeng said:

Who? Lol

Google is your friend instead of a rapid 2 second smartass response.

A guy that we lost in the trade up to get useless Daeshon Hall.  A guy that Steve Smith said on air was the most impressive QB at the 2017 combine.  A guy that BEAT the Panthers last preseason at BOA.

[Mage]

28 minutes ago, Nails said:

Yes there is.  Josh Dobbs for a late pick.  Immediately.  Doesn’t get cheaper than a late pick on a guy with 3 more years left on a rookie day 3 salary.  Make the move now and he gets training camp, which is invaluable.  He’s obviously got light years more athleticism and potential than Gilbert.

You’re assuming the Steelers would trade Dobbs for a late round pick.  Your assumption would be wrong.  They just spent a 4th on him last year.

 

[CarolinaSamurai]

Seasoned QB don't need a veteran QB to back them up. You get a rookie or young guy so you can Develope him and have trade capital. Steelers, Patriots, Chargers, and any team does that. Cam DOESN'T need a vet QB anymore! He's not a damn rookie anymore!

[jumpman910]

34 minutes ago, Nails said:

Google is your friend instead of a rapid 2 second smartass response.

A guy that we lost in the trade up to get useless Daeshon Hall.  A guy that Steve Smith said on air was the most impressive QB at the 2017 combine.  A guy that BEAT the Panthers last preseason at BOA.

Hall has done just as much as Dobbs in REAL games. If Dobbs is the plan you might as well stick with Garrett. 

Dobbs replacement is already on the Steelers roster in Mason 

[mc52beast]

Going to be a significant drop-off after Cam regardless of who you put in there. I doubt that Ron and Hurney really believe Gilbert is a #2, will more than likely sign someone else.

[Mr. Scot]

Honestly, a lot of teams have unproven guys at backup QB. It's not that unusual.

That said, Matt Moore is still available.

[Nails]

17 minutes ago, jumpman910 said:

Hall has done just as much as Dobbs in REAL games. If Dobbs is the plan you might as well stick with Garrett. 

Dobbs replacement is already on the Steelers roster in Mason 

But what I was saying was we traded UP to get Hall and lost Dobbs.

Nevermind Dobbs’ athleticism and upside, a 23 year old on his second team makes world’s more sense than a 27 year old on his 5th.

 

 

[Sam Mills Fan]

21 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Honestly, a lot of teams have unproven guys at backup QB. It's not that unusual.

That said, Matt Moore is still available.

There's unproven and then there's a QB that's never had a regular season snap and has never done a thing in any preseason despite being 27 years old and having been on 5 different teams.

[Panther1iDawg]

I liked what I saw from him at the FanFest last year.  I'm pulling for him to have a strong preseason.

[Carl Spackler]

Give the guy a chance. I think he's an upgrade but it's early to tell

[Mr. Scot]

20 minutes ago, Sam Mills Fan said:

There's unproven and then there's a QB that's never had a regular season snap and has never done a thing in any preseason despite being 27 years old and having been on 5 different teams.

The Saints are backing up Drew Brees with a combination of Tom Savage and Taysom Hill. Not exactly awe inspiring. Heck, a fair number of teams have undrafted rookies less than two or three years under their belt.

Voth has said that he isn't absolutely convinced this year's backup quarterback is on the roster yet. Either way though, it helps a little to know that we have a guy who's actually capable of coaching quarterbacks well in Norv Turner.

We're probably screwed if Newton is injured, but that's status quo in the NFL these days. Nick Foles is an anomaly.

[Bronn]

I liked what I saw from Gilbert. His mechanics remind me somewhat of Favre and Delhomme, but he also had some patience and good accuracy. I say roll with him.

[ladypanther]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

Honestly, a lot of teams have unproven guys at backup QB. It's not that unusual.

That said, Matt Moore is still available.

IIRC Moore did not look good in his appearances for Miami last year.

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

IIRC Moore did not look good in his appearances for Miami last year.

I think Miami and general hasn't looked good honestly.

With that said, if we alternate Lee choose to stick with Gilbert as the backup, I won't scream about it.