Thoughts on Poles' approach to his backup QB to support/mentor his franchise rookie?
The O-Line and coaching blunders are obvious, and occupying nearly all of the bandwidth in conversations on Poles and the FO. I'd like to hear thoughts on their approach to a backup QB to support and mentor our 22yr old (at the time) rookie QB.
This is not a post about Bagent himself. DII UDFA in the NFL? Great story, wish him the best. Not a good fit for the Bears situation tho.
I wanted Tyrod Taylor the year prior w/Fields - vetran mobile QB who was a solid passer in his prime, Pro Bowl, backup QB on a Super Bowl winning team. Wanted him again this year.
Mariota - another mobile vetran that could also pass, high draft pick, Heisman winner
Flacco - vetran, Super Bowl MVP
Hell, Jimmy G would have been better
IMHO, Poles' decision to roll with 24yr old Appalachia's Most Wanted, who has his own aspirations, reports of a meddling father, and very little experience that aligns with a #1ovr pick, instead of pursuing a mature and seasoned vet to mentor Caleb, is nearly as egregious as his coaching and O-Line blunders. Thoughts?
The O-Line and coaching blunders are obvious, and occupying nearly all of the bandwidth in conversations on Poles and the FO. I'd like to hear thoughts on their approach to a backup QB to support and mentor our 22yr old (at the time) rookie QB.
This is not a post about Bagent himself. DII UDFA in the NFL? Great story, wish him the best. Not a good fit for the Bears situation tho.
I wanted Tyrod Taylor the year prior w/Fields - vetran mobile QB who was a solid passer in his prime, Pro Bowl, backup QB on a Super Bowl winning team. Wanted him again this year.
Mariota - another mobile vetran that could also pass, high draft pick, Heisman winner
Flacco - vetran, Super Bowl MVP
Hell, Jimmy G would have been better
IMHO, Poles' decision to roll with 24yr old Appalachia's Most Wanted, who has his own aspirations, reports of a meddling father, and very little experience that aligns with a #1ovr pick, instead of pursuing a mature and seasoned vet to mentor Caleb, is nearly as egregious as his coaching and O-Line blunders. Thoughts?