“Competition at every position”, and “we will put out the best players to give us a chance to win each week” is what they said. We’ll see.
I don’t hate on Willis, or love on Ewers, but my biggest rule is I want no part of any QB under 6’3”, and about 225 lbs, but preferably up around 230 or more if they have the frame to carry it.
Anybody under that better be able to run and produce out of the box because that’s what they’re gonna have to do to avoid batted down passes, interceptions, attack the middle of the field consistently, and avoid getting rag dolled on the regular. And even then they’re gonna get beat up running for their lives. That’s why I didn’t like Tua from the start, and don’t see Willis as a franchise QB I’d pick.
I also agree Ewers showed steady growth, obviously put in time during the off-season, and is handling the situation like a pro should. It was pretty telling that while Tua looked like a deer in the headlights all season till he was benched Ewers came in and didn’t look out of his depth. He was making progressions, reading coverage, and making good decisions, and of course rookie mistakes, but not as many as you’d expect from a 7th rounder. He looked better than Dylan Gabriel for sure. I know, that isn’t saying much.
I think Ewers deserves a chance to start, but it isn’t gonna happen till at least the 1/2 way point if the decision is solely based on Willis’ play. I really hope for Willis’ sake, and the teams that it doesn’t happen based on an injury, but as a Phins fan the injury bug is always in the back of my mind.