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Is Skylar Thompson soon going to be in the do not discuss list?

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There was a time where this forum sought an unnamed sexual predator as our leading QB. It became common place for many in the forums to discuss this particular individual that
is currently suspended. Due to the allegations a lot of us in here knew the high risk, and high downside of acquiring such QB. Fast forward a year later and now we have to use disclaimers
to warn everyone about the possibility of even thinking that he may be our starting QB at some point, or even someday. We all have to weight in the fact that the "pre-season" juice boosts
third stringers during the pre-season, and that realistically speaking, Skylar Thompson has a lot to learn, but if anyone in here wasn't impressed about his arm strength and accuracy while in
motion then I don't know what else would impress you. Yes, it is a bit of a cheeky post to even mention that we are not going to discuss him, but one has to wonder where his place will be in
the event we have an immediately need for him, and how he will do against tougher competition.
 
Obviously preseason gives a very skewed perspective of well, everything. That said, I liked enough of what I saw out of Skylar that I'd be comfortable giving him a spot on the 53 man roster. Tua has yet to play a full season for us, and while I think Bridgewater is a serviceable enough backup (and certainly an improvement over Brissett), if Tua went down early in the season I wouldn't feel great about Bridgewater running the offense, and Skyler has shown enough that he'd likely get picked up by another team is we attempted to put him on the PS.

I do think if Tua or Teddy struggle at all, you will see the cries for Skyler though, because that's just the nature of fans. I don't think he's necessarily ready to be in the discussion to start by any means, but he's absolutely earned a roster spot.
 
juniorseau55 said:
There was a time where this forum sought an unnamed sexual predator as our leading QB. It became common place for many in the forums to discuss this particular individual that
is currently suspended. Due to the allegations a lot of us in here knew the high risk, and high downside of acquiring such QB. Fast forward a year later and now we have to use disclaimers
to warn everyone about the possibility of even thinking that he may be our starting QB at some point, or even someday. We all have to weight in the fact that the "pre-season" juice boosts
third stringers during the pre-season, and that realistically speaking, Skylar Thompson has a lot to learn, but if anyone in here wasn't impressed about his arm strength and accuracy while in
motion then I don't know what else would impress you. Yes, it is a bit of a cheeky post to even mention that we are not going to discuss him, but one has to wonder where his place will be in
the event we have an immediately need for him, and how he will do against tougher competition.
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He was playing against 2s and 3s, but I watched a lot of backups/rookies who looked bad/meh against 2s and 3s. I was impressed
 
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juniorseau55 said:
There was a time where this forum sought an unnamed sexual predator as our leading QB. It became common place for many in the forums to discuss this particular individual that
is currently suspended. Due to the allegations a lot of us in here knew the high risk, and high downside of acquiring such QB. Fast forward a year later and now we have to use disclaimers
to warn everyone about the possibility of even thinking that he may be our starting QB at some point, or even someday. We all have to weight in the fact that the "pre-season" juice boosts
third stringers during the pre-season, and that realistically speaking, Skylar Thompson has a lot to learn, but if anyone in here wasn't impressed about his arm strength and accuracy while in
motion then I don't know what else would impress you. Yes, it is a bit of a cheeky post to even mention that we are not going to discuss him, but one has to wonder where his place will be in
the event we have an immediately need for him, and how he will do against tougher competition.
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juniorseau55 said:
There was a time where this forum sought an unnamed sexual predator as our leading QB. It became common place for many in the forums to discuss this particular individual that
is currently suspended. Due to the allegations a lot of us in here knew the high risk, and high downside of acquiring such QB. Fast forward a year later and now we have to use disclaimers
to warn everyone about the possibility of even thinking that he may be our starting QB at some point, or even someday. We all have to weight in the fact that the "pre-season" juice boosts
third stringers during the pre-season, and that realistically speaking, Skylar Thompson has a lot to learn, but if anyone in here wasn't impressed about his arm strength and accuracy while in
motion then I don't know what else would impress you. Yes, it is a bit of a cheeky post to even mention that we are not going to discuss him, but one has to wonder where his place will be in
the event we have an immediately need for him, and how he will do against tougher competition.
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“Hogan… I see nothing I KNOW NOTHING!”
 
Bumrush said:
No he hasn't. It isn't proven until you do it. Remember Ray Lucas?
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Don’t shoot me for this, but his sideline demeanor and draft position (1 round lower) seem eerily familiar to a situation many years ago up north. Looked like he was engaged with Dieter in the sideline, and working in snaps with Pankey as well. He’s 25, and it shows. The team is, IMO a year away… and a true stud LB and RB away from a super serious challenge in the load AFC. I’m hoping Tua is the guy, but if (Gd forbid) is injured mid- late season and ST takes over… burns some candles and hope it’s the second coming.
 
Skyler has proven he deserves to make the final 53 roster, and be the backup of Tua, but for now that is all.

Skyler looked good in preseason. I actually believe he could be a good backup, but I also agree he (Unlike Teddy) can be a good insurance policy in case Tua gets hurt again, or still does not get it done after the 1st half.

For now, Tua is the starting QB, and I personally don't expect him to give up that position. If we keep Skyler. Expect two good year of backing up Tua, then a team getting getting so excited, actually offers a 2nd or better to get him...Like the Patriots did time and time again.
 
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