JP is being allowed to play himself out of the starting job, and Jauron & Co. are behind him 100%.
I think its fairly simple..
They gave JP a legitimate shot last year
He did well, but they're not sold on him - he doesn't fit Fairchild's system at all
When Edwards was there in the 3rd, they took a shot on getting 'their' guy
Edwards played extremely well in the preseason
The decision is made to get Edwards on the field this season
Fairchild's play calling returns to ultra-conservative, moving away from JP's strengths, and JP struggles mightily - the early schedule doesn't help Losman's cause either
Edwards gets on the field for some garbage time before the bye, and is able to move the ball (I'm a little surprised it wasn't today)
Edwards gets the starting nod at some point this season - could be right after the bye, or later - I don't know if they will wait until the season is statistically a loss or not - and I'd be surprised to see them throw Edwards to the wolves against the Ravens after the bye
Regardless of what Marv said about not having a 3 year plan, thats exactly what it has turned into - get Edwards a half season's experience this year, fill out the roster a bit in the offseason, primarily on defense, and make a run at the playoffs.
Its too bad, I like JP. He's a good kid, and he works hard - not only on the football field, but on himself as a person. But at this point I want what is ultimately best for the team..
God, I just want to enjoy watching my team on Sundays again...
I think its fairly simple..
They gave JP a legitimate shot last year
He did well, but they're not sold on him - he doesn't fit Fairchild's system at all
When Edwards was there in the 3rd, they took a shot on getting 'their' guy
Edwards played extremely well in the preseason
The decision is made to get Edwards on the field this season
Fairchild's play calling returns to ultra-conservative, moving away from JP's strengths, and JP struggles mightily - the early schedule doesn't help Losman's cause either
Edwards gets on the field for some garbage time before the bye, and is able to move the ball (I'm a little surprised it wasn't today)
Edwards gets the starting nod at some point this season - could be right after the bye, or later - I don't know if they will wait until the season is statistically a loss or not - and I'd be surprised to see them throw Edwards to the wolves against the Ravens after the bye
Regardless of what Marv said about not having a 3 year plan, thats exactly what it has turned into - get Edwards a half season's experience this year, fill out the roster a bit in the offseason, primarily on defense, and make a run at the playoffs.
Its too bad, I like JP. He's a good kid, and he works hard - not only on the football field, but on himself as a person. But at this point I want what is ultimately best for the team..
God, I just want to enjoy watching my team on Sundays again...
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