Chances Matt Corral starts Week 1

[ENCPantherfan2]

We know how bad Sam has been, and Walker isn't much better. Does Corral have a decent shot to win the job?

[mrcompletely11]

What's the best case scenario where he starts week 1?

[travisura]

Unless he 100% beyond a shadow of a doubt proves he's the man for the job in training camp, then Sam should be starting week 1. Rookie QBs tend to not do so hot when immediately thrown to the wolves.

[trueblade]

If I was making the decision? 50% -75% based as long as he doesn't look completely lost during training camp and the preseason.

If Matt Rhule is making the decision? Less than 25% regardless of how he looks during training camp and the preseason.

[trueblade]

1 minute ago, mrcompletely11 said:

What's the best case scenario where he starts week 1?

Sam Darnold gets injured in the preseason. Even with that, probably a decent change Rhule goes with PJ over Corral.

[BrianS]

Preseason will tell the tale.

[shaqattaq]

2 minutes ago, travisura said:

Unless he 100% beyond a shadow of a doubt proves he's the man for the job in training camp, then Sam should be starting week 1. Rookie QBs tend to not do so hot when immediately thrown to the wolves.

I'm interested in seeing a healthy Sam behind a good line in preseason. If he succeeds, he'll probably start week 1. Letting Corral ease into it is best for everyone, if Sam can play well enough to be a space holder.

[gakonline]

6 minutes ago, trueblade said:

Sam Darnold gets injured in the preseason. Even with that, probably a decent change Rhule goes with PJ over Corral.

Well, PJ is undefeated as a starter!  

[trueblade]

3 minutes ago, gakonline said:

Well, PJ is undefeated as a starter!  

Edit: just to be clear, this response was added for levity. I'm not a PJ Walker guy. Corral should be starting as soon as possible.

Edited May 5, 2022 by trueblade
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[ColumbusCounty]

Zero unless Sam gets hurts. I honestly think PJ would start first....not because of talent but because of Rhule-ism.

He actually didnt look to pleased we picked Corral iirc.

[Khaki Lackey]

2 hours ago, shaqattaq said:

I'm interested in seeing a healthy Sam behind a good line in preseason. If he succeeds, he'll probably start week 1. Letting Corral ease into it is best for everyone, if Sam can play well enough to be a space holder.

Exactly

[Khaki Lackey]

If the "the rookie wall" and "benefitting from a year in an NFL weightroom" sentiments are legit, an ideal scenario might be getting to the 9 game mark, then starting Corral and going on a possible run if we're above .500 at that point. The qualifying variables being, 1.) How Sam looks 2.) Does McAdoo think Corral is ready

[DaveThePanther2008]

I voted 50-75%.  I truly believe he is going to really shine in preseason.  That said Sam is going to have to lose the job.  He's the #1 QB going into camp.  If he settles in behind our new offensive line he could hold off Matt.

I love Corral's fire.  He seems to have more of a fire to him than Sam.  Players seem to gravitate to him.  He's a good leader and that may be his trump card. 

[thunderraiden]

3 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

What's the best case scenario where he starts week 1?

He throws 6 Td - 1 Interception in the Preseason and rushes for 2 more TDs.