This seems to be the league sentiment right now.
But posters want competition because it produces results.
Which is it?
I have asked this question before and been ghosted.
Is a QB better without second guessing himself because of competition, or is it better for results?
Who is to say a good QB can't be ruined by second guessing himself because of comp?
The only answer is "we don't want a second guesser anyway"
Well..what if your backup that ruined your starter isn't as good as the starter you ruined?
I assume I'll be ghosted.
I’ll give it a shot because I don’t want you to be ghosted.
I don’t think a fear of competition is the league sentiment today. It’s not real competition anyway as the backup isn’t going to get much run time outside of meaningless games or injury. And it’s not about a fear the starter will “second guess” himself…that’s Internet forum talk.
It’s about establishing and solidifying the most complex and critical position on the field and backing them up with someone who knows their role and can capably drive the bus if called upon.
If backup QB’s is willing to swallow their pride and pay their dues, starting opportunities may come naturally. But if/when ambitions start to influence team dynamics at the most important position and potentially create locker room issues or impact your primary QB’s influence, that’s a big problem.
If you want an idea of the potential issues that can result, watch the documentary “Favre v. Rogers”. That rivalry started as soon as Rogers arrived, caused all kinds locker room and public issues, and continued to be an issue after Favre left. In that case it worked out in the long run but it is also the exception rather than the norm.
I’m all for competition but people are naive if they think it is an open QB competition every spring for the vast majority of NFL teams. And outside of a few teams who are still searching, QB positions are written in ink for multiple years and no backup competition is going to threaten that.
Just my opinion.