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AnonEmouse · 08-21-2019, 06:06 PM

I know, lets get this season out of the way, but with McCoy likely on the scrap heap and Smith almost certainly retiring or at least moving on, what about next year? I can't help thinking the best thing all round is to sit Haskins rather than risk spoiling his chances now, and start Keenum unless/until he stinks. Then if Haskins shows the mettle to own the starting job next season, barring a diamond late round backup QB pick up (a la Cousins), keep Keenum as #2 next year as he'll have experience in the system to fall back on.
Keenum can't expect a big contract next time out, from anyone, and may well agree to stay for a reasonable cost. That gives us freedom to concentrate on other needs. Almost regardless how the TW situation turns out, and I strongly believe he's traded by week 1, we must at least think about a high pick on an LT, so having a decent backup QB is something I'd rather have in hand than use up a valuable pick on or bringing in yet another journeyman.

08-21-2019, 06:06 PM	#129
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 60 Posts: 2,893	Re: Dwayne Haskins preseason thread I know, lets get this season out of the way, but with McCoy likely on the scrap heap and Smith almost certainly retiring or at least moving on, what about next year? I can't help thinking the best thing all round is to sit Haskins rather than risk spoiling his chances now, and start Keenum unless/until he stinks. Then if Haskins shows the mettle to own the starting job next season, barring a diamond late round backup QB pick up (a la Cousins), keep Keenum as #2 next year as he'll have experience in the system to fall back on. Keenum can't expect a big contract next time out, from anyone, and may well agree to stay for a reasonable cost. That gives us freedom to concentrate on other needs. Almost regardless how the TW situation turns out, and I strongly believe he's traded by week 1, we must at least think about a high pick on an LT, so having a decent backup QB is something I'd rather have in hand than use up a valuable pick on or bringing in yet another journeyman.