Originally posted by SYB
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As far as Indy goes, Brissett is the only decent QB they have. Kelly has an NFL arm, but a 10 cent head, a potential alcohol problem (see his Halloween part arrest), and his looming suspension. His suspension means he will not be a backup on week 1 or 2. Even if Kelly is going to be the backup, they have to sign another QB for those first two weeks.
Sudfield is pretty much not an option in Indy because of his arm. Later in the season, maybe he is an option, but again, if he can't play week 1 or 2, they need a body. It was a 6 week deal back in the 1st week in August, so that suggests missing through week 3. Plus, Sudfeld doesn't know the Indy offense. Frank put in our offense, not the Philly offense. Since Kelly is not available early in the year, Sudfield isn't going to be able to play either, they need a #2 QB for at least weeks 1 and 2. That limits their options. Add into it the fact Stick has an almost photographic memory, he can get up to speed quick.
IN Philly, Kessler is just a camp arm. They don't care about him. Sudfield is out for a while. McCown is a better option as a #2 than anyone else listed, so he is definitely the favorite. If they add Stick, it would be as a #3 QB, but given Wentz slow recovery, a real possibility. The advantage is that Wentz and Stick have played together, and been friends through a somewhat awkward situation in college, when Stick took over the team, lead them to the national championship, to then be replaced by Wentz at Stick own request.
I'm not saying it will happen, but if you think he has the "it" factor, we should try and save him. Again Cardale Jones is the perfect example of a guy being a great prospect on paper, and then not showing the "it" factor. I like Jones and if we had a roster exemption for him, I would be fine with keeping him. he is showing improvement finally, which makes sense given his snap counts (he only played 1 years worth in college and was a 3rd string in buffalo and with us). He is finally getting the snap he needs, but he is way behind a player with more experience in Stick.
Tyrod is on a 1 year flier. It is a 2 year deal, but the 2nd year is a throw away for a backup. Taylor will probably get released unless there is an issue with Rivers getting a new deal. Either Stick or Cardale is probably going to be the #2 QB next season, unless a Taylor takes a pay cut (this is if Rivers returns).
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