Justin Fields has improved - but enough?
Jan 12, 2024 22:44:11 GMT -6
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Post by davidl on Jan 12, 2024 22:44:11 GMT -6
Eh...I disagree that there has been "little" progression. I also think people need to remember that progression doesn't magically happen. You have to set up the environment for it to occur. Has that happened thus far in Justins career? His first year was with Nagy and he got no first team reps in camp at all, and then was thrown to the wolves in Cleveland with a coach who would not adapt. Then he's tasked with progressing with a team that was torn down to the studs and a first time play caller. It wasn't until this year where he had SOME sort of support and had he stayed healthy the whole season he would have hit all the numbers we threw out there in the preseason as an acceptable season and signs of growth, despite having an OC who came up with some of the worst play designs and calls I've ever seen in my life. He has shown growth, its undeniable if you watch the film, despite all those factors.
I get it if they move on from Justin. Caleb is a tremendous talent. But to act like this is a fait accompli is not seeing the whole picture. I maintain this is all going to come down to what will provide the most OVERALL value to the team. Remember it's TEAMS that win Super Bowls, not just QB's. Poles is going to look at what will help him build the best overall team he can. Maybe that ends up being drafting Caleb at one, maybe it ends up trading down for a haul, etc.
Use the #9 pick for Edge or 3-tech.
This is the plan I want, so it’s a safe bet it won’t happen.
