Who plays starting QB is still to be determined, granted, but I've hit the brakes on throwing MJ into the fire too early. That's not bc I think he'll shrivel up mentally, it's bc BB knows how much rookies have to learn before he trusts them in a game. The kid has a lot to learn about reading NFL defenses & then beating those defenses and that's without even mentioning he has to learn the Pats' offensive play book and every play's scripted adjustments. He's shown promise with scripted plays in shorts and T-shirts but he's shown plenty of inconsistencies, too.
Playing effectively in full pads with the fog of people doing violent things all around you is much more difficult. Cam already has experience reading defenses and he should have a little better knowledge of the playbook and what Josh McD wants from him by now on a play by play basis. Cam has the advantage bc of his NFL experience and a year in this system. Mac has a lot of catching up to do despite Curran claiming the Mac is giving the coaches something to chew on. We're reading that Cam has pulled ahead of MJ in shorts by all reports. When the pads come on and the fog thickens, Cam should pull ahead even more. I'm cutting MJ a lot of slack when it comes to my expectations. I'm not worried about him...just being realistic about which QB gives us the best chance to win games now bc that's how BB will look at it. I don't think Mac will start any games this year unless Cam is injured. He'll play in some games just as Stidham has but starting is a more complicated decision with all sorts of collateral damage. It's possible...just not likely unless late in the season there's nothing to play for, the Pats are out of it and BB wants to see what he's got.
Lots can change in the next 2 weeks. To Be Determined.
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