Based just on last night I can see the struggle to name one. Surely though after watching them for a month somebody has an edge.
Rangel had some good moments, especially seemed to have a good connection with Stribling. That first drive ended really ugly. Second drive, 80 yards in 9 plays, looked great. Most of his incompletions were throw aways due to coverage. Birmingham killed a drive with the unnecessary roughness. He was also the victim of a Kasey Dunn, 3 and out, run/run/run series.
Bowman came in slinging it around. Got it out quickly so didn’t seem as impacted by the poor Oline play. Had two 10-11 play drives. Was the victim of several drops and zero run game. His wheels are clearly lacking but that was expected. His 3rd series was just with 20 seconds left in the half so not much to see there.
Gundy started off rough with a 3 and out. His 2nd and 3rd drives leading to TDs were very good. He did throw a pretty deep ball to Bray, and gives some running threat himself. He did seem greatly benefited by the awakening of the run game, or tiredness of the D. I’d like to see him start the game in AZ to see if the offense operates as effectively against a fresh D.
Overall, I think with the continued Oline deficiencies it will end up being Bowman, not because he is necessarily the best, but may be the best option for the situation we find ourselves in again. He can complete passes quickly and negate pass rush.
