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Do not forget that Temple standout and XFL MVP Phillip Walker is our backup. He is 2-0 as an NFL starter and even though he is as short as Baker he can usually get passes off without having them smacked out of the air by opposing defenses. He is a little more mobile than Baker maybe and not named "Sam." Rhule did not commit to Baker as the starter following yesterday's loss. Should PJ get 1st team reps this week? 

I think its worth considering. It provides a very small chance at shaking things up and making things more exciting worth losing the compensation (draft pick) from the Baker Trade?

The XFL's P.J. Walker Throwing Sidearm For The Touchdown. GIF | Gfycat

 

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I am not sure it isn't worth considering. At least we can see if it the offense rather than Baker.  Backups like Geno Smith are doing a good job for Seattle and making a case to start. If PJ moves the offense then we know where the fault lies and can he be worse than Baker at this point??

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53 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I am not sure it isn't worth considering. At least we can see if it the offense rather than Baker.  Backups like Geno Smith are doing a good job for Seattle and making a case to start. If PJ moves the offense then we know where the fault lies and can he be worse than Baker at this point??

Pete Carroll is a good HC and they don’t have a OC the league essentially banished 

Baker is a problem.  Not the primary problem.  
 

 

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4 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I am not sure it isn't worth considering. At least we can see if it the offense rather than Baker.  Backups like Geno Smith are doing a good job for Seattle and making a case to start. If PJ moves the offense then we know where the fault lies and can he be worse than Baker at this point??

I agree and said essentially the same thing in another thread.

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What are we trying to accomplish?  For argument's sake lets just say PJ plays better than Baker.  Are we a contender?  I think quite clearly, NO.  So really, the best thing that could happen is the worst thing that could happen.  PJ leads us to a few wins we wouldn't have got otherwise.  Damaging our draft position, and GASP creating a possible bridge for Rhule to cross to another year.  No Thanks.  Accept this year is lost, stop looking for hope.  

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