Cactus Jack wrote:RipPizzaGuy wrote:Ya I mean, we will see what happens. Jimmys performance last game was pitiful. Hes very fortunate that he plays with such a talented group of receivers who excel in YAC. Even the late game td he threw to Aiyuk which shoulda been a gimme was to the right and Aiyuk had to cut back off the break and adjust.
I'm not sure starting Lance makes sense either at this point, but I know Jimmy isn't taking this team anywhere. And the defense/run game that carried us to the super bowl is a shell of its former self.
Lance needs to sit. He's not at all ready. He basically played just 1 year as a starter in college. Only had the one game last year. If you play him, he'll struggle. It would be a huge mistake by Shanahan. He knows it. That's why he's sticking with Jimmy.
As a rival, I hope he starts this week.
I don't disagree. QB's are expected to come out and be Herbert day 1, if they aren't then the bust talk starts coming literally after 1 game. Its obnoxious considering a ton of the great QB's had a few years to sit behind better guys and learn and most of these guys aren't pro ready.
I'm just saying that the upside on this team is really limited this year. Sure we could make the playoffs, but even that isn't a guarantee as we will probably be fighting with the Vikings, Seahawks, Panthers, Saints for 2 playoff spots (assuming AZ/LA continue to roll). Our defense isn't that good especially the secondary and we are missing Salah, our run game is beat up, our O-Line outside of Williams is average at best. Our QB play isn't helping either
I don't think he turns to Lance yet, but our next 6 games are SEA, AZ, IND, CHI, AZ, LA. There's a very realistic possibility that's a 2-4 stretch and we are sitting at 4-5. The earliest I see Lance starting would be week 7 coming off a bye week playing the Colts if we lose the next 2. But again, Jimmy isn't exactly an iron man. So its not crazy to think that regardless Lance could have an opportunity at some point.
I also think we clearly aren't the Jets, Jaguars, Pats, or Bears. If Lance does ultimately become the starter, hes playing with Shanahan who will put him in a soft place to succeed. Maybe he doesn't lead to a ton of wins, but fantasy wise you can clearly see where he would be able to excel. Quick passes to Kittle/Deebo/Aiyuk. Opportunity to get out of the pocket and run. His fantasy upside is definitely worth the stash imo.
