I think if you read their tea leaves, they are bringing someone in but on the cheap. Not a trade. As a #2 or #3. This is the time for the pro scouting dept. They are going to be looking for qbs who have been in camp and may be do-able. I don’t know if they trust Austin as a #2. In fact the way Fisher put it, it almost sounds like the Miami game is a try-out for him. I don’t think any team in the league can feel safe waiving a qb for the practice squad.
Here’s what Fisher says about Austin. It’s what led to these thoughts.
These are not put-downs but you don’t see any endorsement of him as the #2:
Again, we’re going to be patient with this. There’s probably a couple quarterbacks let go at 75. There will probably be some let go at the 53 and like I said, there may be somebody, a club, we may have a trade partner out there. We don’t know. but we’re not initiating anything right now.”
(On if QB Austin Davis is up to the challenge of being the No. 2 quarterback)
“Yeah, you’re going to see him play. You’re going to get to see him play Thursday night. He played well in the game against a lot of their starters and so he made plays. He’s got a good feel, he’s got a good feel for what we’re doing. As I mentioned, (Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer’s) ‘Schotty’s’ very much at ease calling plays for him because he understands the offense.”
(On Davis’ improvement this offseason)
“Well it’s been hard on him and the others because of what they’re seeing from the defense in camp. That has helped him as you move into the games. (Defensive Coordinator) Gregg’s (Williams) going to throw everything at him and it’s very competitive and it’s difficult. But that makes it easier for him as you get into the regular season. The game slows down when you’re seeing so much happen at practice. It slows down and it’s slowing down for Austin.”
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