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Maxheader

(4,396 posts)
Sat Nov 28, 2020, 07:52 PM Nov 2020

We don't need no stinking quarterback..




https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30408624/sources-denver-broncos-qbs-ruled-ineligible-vs-new-orleans-saints

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- In the on-field scenario many in the league feared the most with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denver Broncos plan to play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday with no available quarterbacks for the game.

The Broncos' three eligible quarterbacks -- Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles -- were each deemed to be a "high-risk" close contact to quarterback Jeff Driskel, and none of the three can be in uniform for Sunday's game, sources told ESPN.
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TwilightZone

(28,833 posts)
6. They're presumably going to get them all back in about ten days.
Sat Nov 28, 2020, 08:09 PM
Nov 2020

The situation is very temporary. I'd prefer that Kaepernick get more than a one-week contract somewhere.

It's also highly unlikely they could sign him by tomorrow.

JonLP24

(29,351 posts)
17. Personally I think this season is more of a disaster than Kaep having a roster spot
Mon Dec 7, 2020, 01:26 AM
Dec 2020

The team is missing out on 3 QBs because of COVID.

Though people are right the longer this goes on the more rust Kaepernick develops but I have seen the Arizona Cardinals bring back Ryan Lindley for a playoff game! Ryan Lindley is the worst QB I have seen to get so much playing time.

Angleae

(4,641 posts)
11. He can't pass initial COVID screening by Sunday
Sat Nov 28, 2020, 10:38 PM
Nov 2020

I believe a new player has to test negative for 5 consecutive days before they're allowed in the team facility or at a game (transfers from other teams notwithstanding)

padfun

(1,856 posts)
8. It appears they will start Royce Freeman at QB
Sat Nov 28, 2020, 08:15 PM
Nov 2020

And probably run some kind of option. There will be lots of running the ball.

exboyfil

(18,004 posts)
10. Kendall Hinton a WR played QB for Wake Forest
Sat Nov 28, 2020, 08:25 PM
Nov 2020

He might be a better option for the "normal" offense. He had 253 college pass attempts over five years.

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