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<blockquote data-quote="EyeoftheIllini" data-source="post: 1799703" data-attributes="member: 623415"><p>The question I have with your assessment of Art as backup situation is how many 5-7 teams (with a recent history of mostly failure) with a new OC are able to bring in two quality (or at least decent) QBs that fit a new system during the offseason? Heck they actually didn’t bring in one technically since TDV came in before Lunney. </p><p></p><p>Art was brought in for a different system by a new staff. Yes, it would have been nice if he was better (or fit that system better) but not sure QBs were beating down the door of a 2-6 team. Especially one that it seemed was looking more for a backup than starter. Art was a Big Ten QB who I’m sure they felt would show improvement with coaching given that 3 out of 4 of the games he played during his final year at Rutgers were statistically decent at worst. </p><p></p><p>So, yes, it is less than ideal that Art doesn’t fit the new system, but it is understandable given the circumstances that he is the backup in year 2. I think going forward after this year we’ll be able to remedy that situation and have a QB room where all fit the system. For now, we just have to hope TDV is back or that with a week of planning/practicing, they can put Art in situations where he can be more efficient.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EyeoftheIllini, post: 1799703, member: 623415"] The question I have with your assessment of Art as backup situation is how many 5-7 teams (with a recent history of mostly failure) with a new OC are able to bring in two quality (or at least decent) QBs that fit a new system during the offseason? Heck they actually didn’t bring in one technically since TDV came in before Lunney. Art was brought in for a different system by a new staff. Yes, it would have been nice if he was better (or fit that system better) but not sure QBs were beating down the door of a 2-6 team. Especially one that it seemed was looking more for a backup than starter. Art was a Big Ten QB who I’m sure they felt would show improvement with coaching given that 3 out of 4 of the games he played during his final year at Rutgers were statistically decent at worst. So, yes, it is less than ideal that Art doesn’t fit the new system, but it is understandable given the circumstances that he is the backup in year 2. I think going forward after this year we’ll be able to remedy that situation and have a QB room where all fit the system. For now, we just have to hope TDV is back or that with a week of planning/practicing, they can put Art in situations where he can be more efficient. [/QUOTE]
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