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If he made it to 19, I think this would be a no brainer. Though depending on FA, I think OT is definitely in the mix.

First and foremost I am NOT a Bryce fan, but when we talk about current NFL production, all three of those QBs have done nothing at the NFL level, and even though Lance was my preference. He's had a few years to try and crack into a starter role and the same for Howell. They're all viewed the same in the NFL...back up caliber. IMO that is also what Bryce is, but since he cost a pick swap, a future 1st, second, and DJ Moore, they're going to see it through and there's not a damn thing we can do about it. And by them, I mean Tepper. While I believe he has stepped back overall, the Bryce timeline is still under his final say.

Lance, Howell, draft any dude None of these guys have done anything notable in the NFL...and we have not gotten to the draft where I'd take a flier on Green. This has nothing to do with being a homer, I didn't want Pickett the year we took Corral, and I don't want him now; however, he's the BACKUP so it really doesn't matter.

We also see QB's released / traded etc before that point to. I don't need you to tell me anything, I'm aware it could happen, I'm also aware Bryce hasn't done enough to warrant one at this time. So regardless of history we have to wait and see.

Better question, what young, athletic / mobile QB did you ''think'' they were going to be able to sign for 4M + incentives? As a matter of fact, let's say for 10M...who do you think that QB would be...? I was hoping for Lance based on upside, but it's a toss-up for these back-ups. The HOPE is that they never play anyway. It's not defending, it's just the reality of the market.

I wouldn't go that far, there's no reason to extend him, it's a 1-year deal for Pickett, and with Bryce under contract for 2 more, I don't think we are at that point until we see a 9+ win season.

I'd be willing to bet that we also see one drafted Day 3. It's a backup; we all knew Bryce was going to get S4, and they have the 5th-year option. This is just a younger, more mobile Dalton replacement.

It's 4M, and there are incentives to go to 7.5M; there is a clear difference. The additional 3.5M is not guaranteed. If memory serves, the 4M is also around what Dalton was making.

Sad...but true.

None of that limited or influenced by QB play?

No, a lot of y'all gave Bryce all the rope in the world as a #1 overall pick that we traded the farm for that didn't meet or even come CLOSE to expectations for roughly 2 and a half years into his career. Then wanna give up on a receiver thats going into year 3 with plenty room to grow on a rookie contract... XL made mistakes, but Bryce missed him a good bit throughout the year as well.

He can't throw the ball to himself...there's been mistakes for sure. There's also been plays where he's open and Bryce just doesn't get it to him. Check the 22, and Legette's production with 14. The potential is there.

You can while a QB is on a rookie deal...or if they move off Bryce.

A 4th round pick is a bust...as a rookie I'm pretty sure he had more receiving yards for us versus any TE after Olsen, dealt with injuries this year and ended on IR with a broken ankle. Bust is an exaggeration for a 2nd year guy that showed potential / flashes etc.

The catch still counted...Piñero missed the PAT because it went from 32 to 47 yards....the bum. Also the helmet removal was legal iirc, he was out of the field of play.

Hell no, not even REMOTELY close.

Proud of the WC game, nowhere near proud of how they controlled their own destiny and lost 4 of 5 to close out the season. We're stuck with Bryce, I'm still not sold on his ability long-term, still too may flaws in his game from a limitations perspective.

See lack of holes created by the OL.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTEU-ljCXP9/?igsh=bnoyb2Y4aXlqenRh

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTEU-ljCXP9/?igsh=bnoyb2Y4aXlqenRh

That was Bryce's fall on it like Cam SB moment.

If you go back and read the articles, and watch the clips, the NFL "experts", ESPN, the other accredited draft "experts" Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah,etc. The vast majority of them had Bryce over Stroud. I wanna say Pete Prisco at CBS, and the guy that wears glasses also with CBS (the white guy, not the bald guy) were adamant that Bryce was not going to be a franchise QB.

Yet somehow with THIS QB we are in playoff contention with more wins than we have had in years... This team had a Bryce issue.

Just let that sink in. https://x.com/i/status/2005716051531817404

To tank,same owner was offering 100K to Flores to do so.