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The reps are to evaluate what to do with the QBs, going in predetermined to slot guys in as starter, backup, 3rd string, cut/PS, etc. is ridiculous. None of the reps have anything to do with making players more attractive trade options. Darnold is pushing Baker, Baker has clearly won (or will within the next week or so). Then from there the question is how can we get rid of Darnold and clear some cap space if possible? Ideally we retain about 75% of his contract and trade him for a conditional 7th or something. We free up $4-5m and don't give anything up, the acquiring team gets a decent QB option for a cheap 1 year deal and no risk (Rams make a lot of sense, McVay can coddle him like he did Goff, if Stafford were to miss time with his elbow issue). If we can't get rid of Sam or decide (based on the reps and what each QB does with them) that it's better to just keep him as backup at his absurd cap hit because PJ/Corral are so far behind, then so be it. If we can offload him and free up cap space then the question is who is the backup between those 2? PJ is clearly ahead of Corral, and if we are going to be able to get rid of Sam to free up space, PJ should be getting reps. A lot of moving parts and all 4 guys getting reps makes sense to factor into decision making. This type of thing is common throughout the league across all the positions. Corral is a 3rd round rookie QB, the Huddle needs to give him time. His reps will increase.

Littleton and Smith have me pretty excited. Along with Luvu having some upside and Shaq being a bonafide stud our LB group may not be anywhere near as weak as I thought it'd be going into the season.

100%, I don't get why people can't see this. If we're able to offload Sam and clear a bit of cap space, which is absolutely ideal, then PJ and Corral likely both stick on the roster. No one can honestly say right now they are more comfortable with Corral than PJ in a spot start if Baker had to miss a game. Say we're 8-5 fighting for a playoff spot and Baker has a minor injury or covid nonsense and has to miss a game. PJ gives us a much better chance to win as of right now. Things can change before the season starts, maybe Corral can accelerate his development in the next few weeks of practice and preseason games but he's not even close to PJ as it stands right now.

Agreed. Glad he's here but I can't help but imagine this dude playing with Mahomes or Rodgers in a pass happy offense. He easily puts up 1500+ yards and probably 10+ TDs a year with those guys in those offenses. I'm hopeful that Baker will be a step in the right direction for him at least, in terms of QB play helping to elevate him.

9:30am tomorrow and Wednesday.

Probably not much in real time but I'll see what I can do. Planning to bring a couple of cameras so should have some good photos/video but never been to camp here before (obviously) so need to get the lay of the land and make sure I'm allowed to do it. Will be watching/taking notes too so definitely will be able to post that at some point. Pretty busy with work and taking 2 half days for this so may take some time to get it all organized and posted but should have some good stuff up before the game this weekend anyways. Do we know if team media is traveling?

I'll be at the joint practices the next 2 days, anyone else?

1 bad snap on the Sam TD, other than that no issues really. Didn’t stand out pancaking guys left and right but wasn’t really beat other than that. He’s a stout run blocker.

Lol people crying about the 4th quarter of a preseason game

This game will be the highlight of Howell’s NFL career

RIP @LinvilleGorge

Kirkwood looking really good. Gonna be some tough decisions at wideout

Yeah except he’s like 5 inches shorter.

Give Pj the first drive out of halftime then Corral the rest of the game

Higgins gonna lead the team in 3rd down receptions and least drops.

If we can offload Sam I prefer PJ as a spot start backup if we’re a playoff contender and Baker is out short term. If we suck and Baker were out longer term yeah play Corral but if we’re sitting 8-5 and Baker has to miss 1 game, PJ probably gives us a better chance to win. Obviously no guarantee we can off load Sam but I still think it’s just a matter of time.

Clock doesn’t stop out of bounds with 5 min. Left in the half in preseason?

These announcers are so annoying

Kick coverage has been incredible

Corbett and Moton are established top players at their positions and don’t need to see preseason time. The other 3 spots had the correct players in them there so happy about that.

Alright Sam with a great throw, call up the Rams

Chinn! Such a stud, get him back to the LoS

YGM almost got there after some solid coverage

It’s ridiculous how cheap we got him for. Dude is a fiery baller and definitely a top 20-25 QB. The man took the friggin Cleveland Browns to the playoffs AND a playoff win. Only QB out of like their last 50 to do that... Is he a great long term franchise QB? Probably not, but for a year he can lead this team to the playoffs for sure. If that happens and he plays well I can see a 2-3 year extension and him being our Alex Smith (Chiefs era) while we evaluate Corral or try to find another long term guy.

Solid series all things considered. I’d give Baker 1 more but we probably see Sam next.