New Depth Chart Tomorrow - Who's #2?

Lock.

Lock wouldn't have gotten the majority reps at 2 if he wasn't going to be 2.

I'd be very surprised if he wasn't 2 to start the year, and 1 at some point this year.

Mauk will get hurt this year. I see it coming.

Or he'll play bad enough to force the change.

Printz is gone at the end of the year.

That's what I'm going with is that they redshirt Lock this year and pull it if something drastic happens. I really don't think Pink has confidence in his backups, because he wouldn't give them any or much clock last year when he usually would give his top backup at least one series.

It's going to be Lock

If Pinkel thinks Lock is gone after 3 then he's #2. If he's not sure, he redshirts him and pulls the shirt if Mauk goes down with something that would keep him out for more than 1 game.

Does anyone know enough about Lock to know if he's the type to leave early?

And exactly when does the clock start on his ability to leave? Three years from now, regardless of actual seasons played (redshirt sophomore or junior)?

If we're looking at Lock not redshirting and spending two of three seasons playing back-up to Mauk, eff that. Redshirt him to get two years as a starter out him.

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And exactly when does the clock start on his ability to leave? Three years from now, regardless of actual seasons played (redshirt sophomore or junior)?

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To make it simple you have to be out of high school three years to be eligible for the NFL draft regardless of status in college. So If you take two years off from school then play 1 year of college football you could leave after your true freshman season. Lock will be will be eligible to enter the 2018 nfl draft.

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Given the clarification if I'm Pinkel I slow play Drew Lock and redshirt him this year, give him a series a half next year when Mauk is a senior, and then take my chances that he stays around for a second year as a starter after 2017.

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Well we can thank our lucky stars that you're not Pinkel.

I think Lock will be the 2, and I think he will get significant PT these first three games.

I wasn't onboard with this idea, but if a guy plays himself into a spot, you reward him. GP isn't dumb, he's been around a long time. He knows what the right move is here.

I also think the other QBs have recognized the talent Lock brings to the table. Anyone who has ever played sports knows when they see talent that can't be denied, even when it means your spot is in jeopardy. Transfers will be in order, but not because of disgruntled players, but because they know they have no chance of starting here.

Printz probably realized this when Mauk was getting PT in 2013, hence his year round enrollment, he can use the masters degree transfer rules to go somewhere else to start next year.

Zanders would be smart to start looking to move to another position, however, if he stays he could be Locks backup. I'd like to see him get used in some spots where his speed could be utilized this year.

Mauk will stay, lose his job by the end of the year, and backup Lock next year. He knows it, the coaches know it, and it won't be the end of the world for him.

The one real positive will be seeing Mauk perform with a bonafide QB breathing down his neck. Competition is a good thing, and the cream will always rise to the top in these situations.

We should trade Mauk for a WR!