Yeah Mike, I concur with Russ. I certainly didn't mean to be to critical of your article (hope it didn't come off that way). I'm certainly just an average football guy here, so far be it from me to be overly critical to other.
On the other hand, when you read early in the article that Mallett is likely to be the heir apparent to TB (which I think BB picked him for just that POSSIBILITY), it's gonna raise even my eyebrows . He just is not a practice squad contender. He was only passed on because of perceived behavioral issues (no one ever questioned his talent or technique), so he'd never make it through waivers prior to getting to the PS. We kind of stole him out from under a few noses during the draft (the genius of BB).
Ultimately, I think his talent and technique will outshine Hoyer and Hoyer will be traded after getting a chance to remind other teams he is a serviceable backup this preseason. I like Hoyer, but he just doesn't have the frame or arm that Mallett does. Our current QB situation is an embarrassment of riches when you look at some teams around the league. It's possible all 3 of our QB's would start in places like Buffalo.
If Mallett shows he can operate in this system (and he is so far by all accounts), he'll be our backup. If he's a little slower in picking it up, but still shows promise, we'll carry 3 till he is ready. If he gets released, or sent to the PS (and picked up elsewhere), he was never meant to be here.
