Riley on Quarterback Competition

If they pick three guys - which makes sense - we could have a pretty good idea before too long. Callahan said he expects the media to have access to about 12 of the 15 spring practices (one of which is the Spring Game).

 
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Riley has about as practical of an option as you can get in this manner. The edge definitely goes to experience, but you have to prove it on the field to earn (or retain) the job.

 
Given Armstrong's edge in game experience, I have to think that Stanton or one of the others would have to pretty clearly beat him out to get the nod.

 
maybe with some real qb coaching we get better separation on who has the skills to play and who is getting better?....will be interesting to see if TA starts all games......and if the 2nd and 3rd guy continue to get better and see some game time......just real interesting regarding the qbs.

 
This staff will recognize who needs to be on the field at QB and who doesn't. I agree, it could be really interesting. I'm curious to hear the initial evaluations and to see the movement on the depth chart. Not just at QB but everywhere really. Stanton is obviously a guy that could make a push in the QB race but some of the local media has also thrown A.J. Bush's name around as the best "pure passer" of all of them. That may count for something in this offense. Who knows? Maybe there's a guy in there right now who hasn't really gotten much of an opportunity up to this point and is just ready to take advantage of this fresh start. Now is the time, that's for sure.

 
zoogs said:
3 guys: Armstrong, Stanton, Bush?
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I really want to see this guy play. I know this sounds stupid since never saw any action, but just warming up before games he looks like a natural college quarterback. The guy just looks smooth, kind of reminds me of Cam Newton.

 
ZRod said:
zoogs said:
3 guys: Armstrong, Stanton, Bush?
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I really want to see this guy play. I know this sounds stupid since never saw any action, but just warming up before games he looks like a natural college quarterback. The guy just looks smooth, kind of reminds me of Cam Newton.
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Doesn't anyone think Ryker Fyfe will be in the mix somewhere? He's taken the next most snaps, hasn't he?

 
NUance said:
ZRod said:
zoogs said:
3 guys: Armstrong, Stanton, Bush?
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I really want to see this guy play. I know this sounds stupid since never saw any action, but just warming up before games he looks like a natural college quarterback. The guy just looks smooth, kind of reminds me of Cam Newton.
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Doesn't anyone think Ryker Fyfe will be in the mix somewhere? He's taken the next most snaps, hasn't he?
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He's not the hot name though. Just from listening to a few things Ganz said on the radio makes me think the top 3 are going to be Armstong, Bush and Fyfe. Stanton has the big name, but I remember Ganz saying something to the effect he takes more study time with the playbook to get it down that the other guys do. Which I think will hurt him learning a whole new system. Armstrong has the game experience, and sounds like he just about lives in the football facility. And Bush is the one that seems to have more buzz than anyone else from people who have watched practice.

 
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