I'd say their fully aware of the skill level differential between the two, and have a far more accurate assessment of Taylor's ability and performance than any of us regardless of what's said at a PC. I think it goes back to the point you made earlier in this thread about how we're talking about an offensive guard spot not QB.
I want McCarthy's public statements on Taylor to be true, I just have never seen that player.
So I hold on to the hope that you are right, that they recognize the drop off and are prepared.
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