Quote Originally Posted by bobblehead View Post
The axiom in the NFL for 40 years was to let a guy sit 2 years. In the FA era GMs weren't given that much time to build a winner so they started forcing these young guys into the mix immediately. The packers with their unique set up can still pull it off (although the drama from the guy currently holding the job is now a thing).

Sometimes the answer is simple and people over think it. Come to think of it, most of the time the answer is simple.
I remember during the early McCarthy era, Young Understudy Rodgers was tasked with giving the CB report to the QB room and live-charting what he would have done on every one of Brett's snaps.

I never thought about the backup having more responsibilities than getting donuts and giving nods when the coaches say, "Did you catch that?" But giving the young guy some responsibilities (at a level that he can handle) and making him face the entire team is good prep that this isn't just about getting a game check and asking the coach when he can come in.