Official Backup QB bitching thread

[Harlan Huckleby]

This topic is being discussed in every thread. As the Germans would say, "Order, vee must have order."


Hundley appears to have been anointed #2. It's not like the other two guys are much better, but I hate that he is the only guy getting reps with the big boys.

Hundley looks like a short bus guy. Slow thinking and reacting. I know that is harsh. Kizer looks a little better. And Boyle looks like he has the most upside of all three.

If Radagast posts that we have to leave these matters to the professionals I'm going to fuck him up.

[red]

Yeah, Kizer needs time with the 1,s

They should have been alternating series last night

[Vincenzo]

in my opinion Hundley proved last season that he's a waste of time. I hate to be pessimist with regards to BH but he's just not that good.
If Rodgers goes down the Packers are finished no matter what way you slice and dice it, so as far as an immediate backup is concerned, I'd personally rather see Kizer in there.

[Tony Oday]

Boot Hundley. Kizer who knows I think he still sucks. Boyle has the arm of a starter and the consistency of a 3rd stringer.

[Freak Out]

Try and trade Hundley before the season and go with Kizer and Boyle.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Try and trade Hundley before the season and go with Kizer and Boyle.

See if you can get a conditional 8th rounder.

BTW, Hundley is 25 years old. Kizer is 22. That gives Kizer a small edge on the hopes and prayers scale.

[texaspackerbacker]

I've never been nearly as negative about Hundley as a lot of people are. I finally got to see the replay of last night's game, and Hundley was not bad. He certainly appeared better than Kizer, although it was just one game.

Maybe the market value of Kizer is higher. If that is the case, trade him and do a better job if the situation ever arises again of preparing Hundley as a back up. Boyle also has looked decent, although he's played against the lowest scrubs of other teams. Practice squad him if possible.

[run pMc]

Boyle has some potential to work with, so he's an almost ideal #3.
That said, neither Kizer nor Boyle look like they have a full grasp of things yet.

Hundley has the most experience in the system and has M3's preferred fundamentals, but at this point his ceiling is the lowest. After 3 years or whatever, he should look the most polished. He looks more improved from last year, but preseason < regular season. I don't think he has the pocket awareness a QB needs -- doesn't 'feel' the rush, doesn't keep eyes downfield consistently, takes off too soon, he throws the ball away, etc.
Not that Kizer is Steve Young to Rodgers' Montana, but Kizer seems to have better pocket awareness, plus he's younger, newer to the system, and has some pretty good physical tools to work with. Also, they basically traded him for Randall, so almost they have to give him a chance to develop in the system. Unless he completely sucks the next 2 games.

I could see a scenario where they keep Hundley and Kizer, with the thinking that Hundley could be the #2 now and Kizer passes him up by midseason. Many people don't think Boyle will last to the PS and another team will poach him.
Most likely they keep Kizer and Boyle, cut Hundley, and if something happens where they need a quick QB help bring Hundley back in. I don't know if many teams will sign Hundley off the street or that he has much trade value.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I could see a scenario where they keep Hundley and Kizer, with the thinking that Hundley could be the #2 now and Kizer passes him up by midseason.

I agree with everything else you said. But I can't imagine using two roster spots for such a flimsy security blanket. They gotta choose.

[Pugger]

Hundley looks better than last season but he had no where to go but up. I too want to see Kizer with more of the starters before I can say which one to keep.

[texaspackerbacker]

Kizer also played against lower level defenders than Hundley - and IMO Hundley did better. The fourth preseason game, Rodgers almost certainly sits out; Play Hundley and Kizer alternating series with whatever first stringers play in that game. Let 'em settle it on the field. From what I've seen, I prefer Hundley to Kizer, but it's still too small a sample to determine it.

[Bretsky]

Did Eliott take Guter to the cleaners on that deal ??

[QBME]

Just watched the replay of the Steelers game.

Hundley seems to play better when not chewing gum.

[Joemailman]

Did Eliott take Guter to the cleaners on that deal ??

Didn't know Eliot was the GM.

Packers got rid of a malcontent. If they get anything out of Kizer, I think it was a good deal.

[wthigoot]

I agree with everything else you said. But I can't imagine using two roster spots for such a flimsy security blanket. They gotta choose.

Agree, think there will be 2 QBs, Rodgers and then Kizer because he has more upside. No return for Hundley. They will keep an extra position player/special teams guy. Boyle will make it through to the taxi (practice) squad.