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DaQuan Jones on The Golden Calf of Bristol

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There is definitely a role for The Golden Calf of Bristol. He'll never have a chance to start. Everyone knows that. He won't take ANY practice snaps from Lawrence - EVER. He's an extremely versatile athlete that at the very least could be a goal line QB that takes those shots instead of Lawrence. And if he's on the field, the defense will have to prepare for him possibly throwing the ball. 

At the very least, he's a gadgety distraction. At best, he's a high character locker room influence that has a penchant for punching the ball in on the goal line. Hell Cam made a living doing that, but I'd gladly have had a punching bag come in and take those hits instead. 

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He is likely just a camp body, unless he has a fantastic preseason and makes the team... in which case, he earned it.

Let’s not forget he is among the greatest college players to ever play the game, and has kept himself in shape.

I don’t think we’ll still be talking about this week 1.  Doubtful he makes the team.

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54 minutes ago, Navy_football said:

There is definitely a role for The Golden Calf of Bristol. He'll never have a chance to start. Everyone knows that. He won't take ANY practice snaps from Lawrence - EVER. He's an extremely versatile athlete that at the very least could be a goal line QB that takes those shots instead of Lawrence. And if he's on the field, the defense will have to prepare for him possibly throwing the ball. 

At the very least, he's a gadgety distraction. At best, he's a high character locker room influence that has a penchant for punching the ball in on the goal line. Hell Cam made a living doing that, but I'd gladly have had a punching bag come in and take those hits instead. 

the fact they just landed Trevor adds to critique of it all.  First round picks on both the QB and RB this year.  And the a pretty good RB already on the roster.  

The Golden Calf of Bristol would only eat into situational football reps the real players need.   Trevor will need all the goal work he can get to develop. 

I mean if a struggling O was rolling with Alex Smith….then maybe the The Golden Calf of Bristol Hail Mary would be a better argument 

 

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9 minutes ago, CRA said:

the fact they just landed Trevor adds to critique of it all.  First round picks on both the QB and RB this year.  And the a pretty good RB already on the roster.  

The Golden Calf of Bristol would only eat into situational football reps the real players need.   Trevor will need all the goal work he can get to develop. 

I mean if a struggling O was rolling with Alex Smith….then maybe the The Golden Calf of Bristol Hail Mary would be a better argument 

 

I hear you loud and clear. But the Panthers had a couple of REALLY good running backs in 2011, when Cam Newton broke the QB single season rushing TD record. I remember a couple of hits that year that made me wince, even as big as that mofo was as a rookie. Reps are important, but wins are life. 

And don't discount the point of showing defenses different looks/options just to get them to spend precious practice time preparing against - distraction.

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17 minutes ago, Navy_football said:

I hear you loud and clear. But the Panthers had a couple of REALLY good running backs in 2011, when Cam Newton broke the QB single season rushing TD record. I remember a couple of hits that year that made me wince, even as big as that mofo was as a rookie. Reps are important, but wins are life. 

And don't discount the point of showing defenses different looks/options just to get them to spend precious practice time preparing against - distraction.

Letting Cam get reps and develop is all that mattered in 2011.   If that meant less opportunities for Double Trouble....or anyone else so be it.   That's where I think the Jags are.   Should be.  

 

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11 minutes ago, CRA said:

Letting Cam get reps and develop is all that mattered in 2011.   If that meant less opportunities for Double Trouble....or anyone else so be it.   That's where I think the Jags are.   Should be.  

 

You're right, it definitely is. But... situations.

Remember that Thursday night Tampa Bay game in 2019? Even if we'd just drafted Trevor, it would be difficult not to put in a goal line specialist in that moment. Getting reps for your rookie QB is a hard sale to vets looking to win now.

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