WTF? I don't hate Jake Rubley at all. I don't think a true freshman, who wouldn't have played competitive football in two years, will be able to beat out a player who has started for nearly an entire season. That's not even accounting for if Skylar comes back. Y'all are out of your goddamned minds if you think Rubley is staying here if he doesn't start next year.
I don't think ANY of those things are givens...(other than he wouldn't have played competitive football for a while)
Of course they aren't givens rusty, what do you think the best case scenario is? If this team finishes, let's say even 7-4, do you really think it's likely that Howard would lose his starting job after going 6-3 as a true freshman who didn't have the benefit of spring football or a full August training camp? I was just as excited as everyone else when Rubley signed, I got a chubby when that one dude said he was the best QB are the elite 11 camp in 2019, but he's got a huge hill to climb to win that spot. If he doesn't win it he isn't staying here, that isn't even debatable.
I outlined my best case scenario!
I have no idea how good Rubley really is but I haven't seen enough from Howard to think that he can't be pushed for a starting job even if the team finishes 6-4 or 7-3. He has been fantast
There's also the interesting idea that he's gone if he isn't good enough to start from day 1, but will have better immediate playing time options available if he transfers. He might! but not many and he'll have to take a redshirt, which diminishes the point of leaving
lol, no he won't, have you seen the rate in which QB waivers get granted? Also by the fall of 2022, there's a great chance that the one free transfer rule will be in place.
no, I do not follow the rate in which qb waivers get granted. My general point stands and I agree with DLew as well.
Well I'll tell you, because there is only one starting quarterback on each team, the transfer rates are high and waivers are almost always accepted. We're starting to see quarterbacks transfer twice.
I agree with Dlew as well. This line here makes me think he's understanding something you're taking for granted.
Plenty of room for Rubley to come in and outplay him for the job. Do I think that's super likely? Probably not in year one.
The argument isn't whether or not Rubley will be better or more talented, it will be whether or not he'll be enough better for Klieman to give him the starting job. That's a much higher standard. This isn't fantasy football and coaches with their quarterbacks, are risk averse.
If Howard finishes the season continuing his projection after three games, 60% passer, 10 yards per attempt, 3-1 touchdown ratio, 6 yards a rush, freshman Josh Freeman wouldn't be good enough to unseat him. Hell, freshman Josh Freeman needed 4 complete games to unseat Dylan Meier.