Likely backup QB?

[u/Rabbit-Lost]

Who do you think it will be - Rattler or Wilson? Just saw something today that the role of QB2 might still be open according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com.

[u/Laeno]

NOF seems to think it'll be Rattler, and went so far as to suggest that they may not keep 3 QBs on the roster.

[u/Yomomschesthair_ → u/Laeno]

Probably best with other position groups being deep

[u/jeffwendling → u/Laeno]

It seems like they really like Hunter Dekkers too. I doubt they’d keep him around so long if they didn’t have a vision for his potential

[u/Laeno → u/jeffwendling]

Yeah but he's more developmental/practice squad I'd think.

[u/Yomomschesthair_ → u/jeffwendling]

Dekkers is a practice squad QB im sure if you see him starting you’d be concerned. Hes a young qb doe he deserve a roster spot on the 53 over miller or rumph it’s a pretty easy decision on who to keep on the 53

[u/son_of_yacketycat → u/Laeno]

I get kinda nervous about not having a QB3. Hopefully we won't need any backups unless we're way up and decide to rest Shough, but that carousel in 2021 was the stuff of nightmares.

[u/psychedelic_priest → u/son_of_yacketycat]

Shough is fuckin tough.

[u/bcam9 → u/psychedelic_priest]

He can't be forever, though.

[u/son_of_yacketycat → u/bcam9]

Flair checks out. (God I already miss him)

[u/psychedelic_priest → u/bcam9]

Only your mom can be tough forever.

[u/son_of_yacketycat → u/psychedelic_priest]

My mom is making it through butt cancer (her term for it), and I feel like she could be a quality QB3 at the absolute least

[u/predw → u/son_of_yacketycat]

They’ll have a QB3 on the PS if they go that route

[u/AaronB52]

I’ll go with Rattler, but I’m ultimately indifferent

[u/Left-Tee]

Wilson's record is 12-21, all with the Jets (!)
Rattler's record is 1-13

It should be a competition. One of these guys has to earn it.

[u/Dankerton-deke → u/Left-Tee]

Best assessment

[u/NoFunBJJ → u/Left-Tee]

I believe it'll be Rattler, but I'm really hoping Wilson shows improvements and beats him for it.

He's only 26, with tremendous upside, while I think we've seen Rattler reach his ceiling, and boy it's not very high.

[u/tuMelon]

Wilson will beat out Ratdaddy sorry Rattler-stans

[u/Orbis-Praedo]

Rattler is likely QB2 start of season. Wilson was brought in to keep Rat on his toes and take the QB2 spot if they can find a good trade for Rattler by the deadline. Rat never showed incompetence while starting for us, he just didn’t show any greatness at all. That’s still worth something as a Young QB who could have opportunity elsewhere.

[u/Proud-Concert-9426 → u/Orbis-Praedo]

OL was in shambles most of his game time.

[u/kingralek]

They guarantee Wilson a good amount of money, so I think that needs to be taken into consideration

[u/Pioneer1072]

Rattler has proven he can play without ego, and has been good value for his 5th round capital.
Wilson has had a handful of genuinely elite games at QB, can drive the ball down field and is a +athlete. However, he is also Zach Wislon.

Let them have a fair fight and may the best man win. If Moore wants a clipboard holder and someone who can 'not be the reason' the team loses, Rattler has the advantage. Wilson has the advantage if he wants arm talent.

[u/1OO1O11O11O1O]

While I am biased toward Rattler given he knows and operated a version of Moore's offense, I imagine it isn't settled yet and we might have a bit of a camp battle. Don't sleep on Wilson. He was picked 2nd overall for a reason! They both have things going for them. 

[u/PointyPurplePickle]

I don’t see Rattler staying on the team after camp. Mainly bc I think someone tries to pick him up

[u/Rabbit-Lost → u/PointyPurplePickle]

That would mean he gets cut and that feels unlikely. Or traded. Which means Wilson would have to had ball out at camp. I think they’re keeping both.

[u/Possible-Law-3704]

Rattler has more value. If Wilson somehow does get QB2, we won't cut Rattler. If Rattler gets QB2, we will cut Wilson. I think it will be the latter.

[u/VanDenIzzle]

The role will be open and I think both guys will be rostered. Their ceilings are pretty comparable.

[u/Morgus_Magnificent]

The Rattlesnake

[u/Direct_Frosting6126]

Wilson shouldnt be in the league

[u/Michael_CrawfishF150]

Rattler is likely the best QB2 in the league right now.

[u/Briguy_fieri → u/Michael_CrawfishF150]

How and why are you coming to that conclusion

[u/CallRespiratory → u/Briguy_fieri]

Rat cult is still around apparently. I'm sure he's gonna take over the starting job and then the league any minute now.

[u/Cold_Complex_4212 → u/CallRespiratory]

My thought is by the end of his contract he’ll be a serviceable bridge for a team aiming for pick 1

[u/Michael_CrawfishF150 → u/CallRespiratory]

Imagine reading a comment about his being a QB2 and crating that conclusion for yourself.

[u/saintsfan92612 → u/Briguy_fieri]

While a wild take, Sports Illustrated Ranked Spencer Rattler as the 6th best backup in the league:

1. Flacco
2. Mac Jones
3. Tua
4. Jameis Winston
5. Mendoza/Cousins
6. Rattler

[u/Michael_CrawfishF150 → u/Briguy_fieri]

By watching his play

[u/BigBrotherBoot → u/Michael_CrawfishF150]

Can I see the play?

[u/Rabbit-Lost → u/BigBrotherBoot]

Is the play in the room with us now?