No. He's our second string quarterback and needs all the reps he can get. You don't wager the season on a second or third string RB at the expense of the QB position. PJ looks and sounds to be nowhere near ready.
Yes let's burn our backup QB during the season at a position he hasn't played before. Nothing can go wrong there.
Here's my thoughts... we can agree to disagree
-Books performance last night made it clear, that he's the guy going forward. BK even was asked to clarify last night via post game presser, which he did. The "or" will be removed going forward.
-The fact there were zero BW QB packages last night surprised me. BK is full tilt a Book guy now.
-BW is a baller at heart, and he want's the be "the guy". I'd be ultra shocked if he didn't transfer next year. I'd bet had he not RS'd his soph year, he'd already be gone, or at least have told BK that he's not playing more than one more game (he's played 3)
-If he has made the decision (I'd bet money he and BK are going to talk this week) to leave, his best shot at success would be to grad transfer at the end of the semester (anyone know if he's on track to graduate a semester early?) so he can participate in spring ball.
-Next year, it will be a Book/PJ battle for the reigns.
-Relative to back up QB, It's not like freshman aren't starting or playing substantial minutes in major programs. If PJ is capable (not saying it's ideal), then risk is diminished.
-Book is going to get the majority of practice snaps. If you work him in at slot while Book is getting QB1 snaps, you are not taking away from BW getting QB2 snaps. BW already knows the WR playbook obviously, so it's not like he has to learn basics. If he can catch and run a decent route, it's not a monumental effort.
Lastly, the question is what is best for BW. Does he want to play on Sundays? I'd say yes, all guys do. How much? If it's a lot, and he's somewhat self aware, he's knows it's not going to be as a QB. Best shot would be as slot type guy. All the talk of him being too slow is just silly based on his camp stats. Has he lost a step, maybe, but he doesn't have to be a speed demon. We have plenty of not so fast WRs and TEs balling out. And... and it's a big IF... if things worked out, maybe he stays for another year, and sets himself up for some type of post college football career, while not having to learn a whole new system.
I agree though, it's risky, and not ideal,,,, , but the kid isn't going to be happy sitting and waiting on a Book injury.
