[CTcard]

I was expecting this, just wasn't expecting this  yet.

I thought comments from Shaw and Bloomgren had a hint of Burns playing better than Chryst lately (though if you press me I cannot back that up) and also thought that based upon the little bit that was available to be seen publicly Burns was on a better trajectory (behind last fall, even last spring, looking somewhat better this fall).

It will be interesting to see how much time Chryst actually gets. It seems to me that in the past Shaw had intentions of playing a backup of QB at least a moderate amount but in the heat of a game that rarely happened. I am sure he both wants Chryst to be ready if necessary and thinks it was a close enough competition that Chryst "deserves" some time - but it will still be hard to pull the trigger.

I'm also sure the motivation for Shaw is partially to keep Chryst engaged and around. But as to what Chryst does now, I guess that is the question for each and every QB who loses a competition to be the starter. The answer is as individual as the people.

ADD:
If it is any source of optimism, Ryan Burns' career pass efficiency rating is 209.2*.
This compares favorably to Hogan's career average rating of 154.5 or Luck's 162.8, and even Chryst's 147.3. Of course it doesn't approach McCaffrey's career 395.9 - don't know why he didn't get named QB starter.

* Burns acquired that rating on 1 completion in 1 attempt for 13 yards, 0 TDs, and 0 INTs.

[CTcard]

I was expecting this, just wasn't expecting this  yet.

I thought comments from Shaw and Bloomgren had a hint of Burns playing better than Chryst lately (though if you press me I cannot back that up) and also thought that based upon the little bit that was available to be seen publicly Burns was on a better trajectory (behind last fall, even last spring, looking somewhat better this fall).

It will be interesting to see how much time Chryst actually gets. It seems to me that in the past Shaw had intentions of playing a backup of QB at least a moderate amount but in the heat of a game that rarely happened. I am sure he both wants Chryst to be ready if necessary and thinks it was a close enough competition that Chryst "deserves" some time - but it will still be hard to pull the trigger.

I'm also sure the motivation for Shaw is partially to keep Chryst engaged and around. But as to what Chryst does now, I guess that is the question for each and every QB who loses a competition to be the starter. The answer is as individual as the people.

ADD:
If it is any source of optimism, Ryan Burns' career pass efficiency rating is 209.2*.
This compares favorably to Hogan's career average rating of 154.5 or Luck's 162.8, and even Chryst's 147.3. Of course it doesn't approach McCaffrey's career 395.9 - don't know why he didn't get named QB starter.

* Burns acquired that rating on 1 completion in 1 attempt for 13 yards, 0 TDs, and 0 INTs.