I just feel like last couple of cycles we’ve done a good job recruiting quarterbacks who run the option in high school, be it out of the shotgun, but in reality a run pass option with a slot WR, is not really different than a triple Option with an A and B Back. The reads are almost the same when it comes to give or pull but instead of a pitch it’s a foward pass.
Do you want to lose a game this season just so that we can be prepared next season?
Not at all what I said. I said I hope they get some playing time. Whether that be a drive or two in a blowout win or a game we’re not going to win, unlike last season. Why would anyone suggest losing a game to prep for next season?
I know. Just wanted to be clear that wasn’t my intent. Dressed is a well known poster. I’ve seen him on a few boards. I just didn’t want what I was trying to say taken in that way.
Backups generally get reps in blow out wins, qb's included, I'm all for that. I thought you were suggesting putting in Tobias in a hotly contested game just to get him game reps. Some on here are in favor of exactly that I am a vocal opponent of that thinking. I see the value in building depth with live game play, but we only get so many series in a game and we need to score on as many as possible. Training up the next guy is secondary to that, imo. God forbid we put in the backup and he throws a pick six or has a fumble that costs us a game. Not only does that hurt the team, it also destroys the backups confidence. Heck, just having a 3-n-out can cost us the game.
That one’s for the man getting paid to make those decisions!
There's always a point of view involved. But winning next week or next season is for next week and next season. Winning Saturday is why we play. I realize you aren't saying and it is not the same as tanking, but not going all in isn't right for the players or the fan base ... particularly those buying tickets. Shoot, I may get hit by a bus and won't be here next season., and the tombstone could read that I shudda held on for a few months.
