Which QB starts vs the Commanders?
With the entire middle of the OL gone and no WRs I don't think we got a real view of what Rattler can do. With the OL back and MVS, Jackson, and Means providing some semblance of actual NFL WRs we would finally get to actually see what Rattler can do.
Kind of hard to forget the one time Rattler couldn't do anything most the game, then Haener comes in for one series and drives the field for a TD. What has me very curious for Haener, is the play calling was tailored for Rattler, and Haener "threw open a receiver".
I suspect we'll see both before end of the year. But I'm far more curious to see what we have in Haener. We haven't actually seen him for a full game with a gameplan tailored for him at QB. But we have Rattler. Although he was stripped of IOL and WR's (and so was Haener in his limited snaps), there are still things you get to see, such as his ability to scan the field, anticipate the defense etc. He didn't shine in any of that nor give hope. He did shine in his attitude of being competitive and that attitude is what drives great QBs to be great. I think he needs another year. Maybe even two before he sees the field.
But if Haener comes in and doesn't show well at all, then we know to put our eyes to Rattler. But if Haener does show well, suddenly our coaching job looks more attractive to top coaching candidates.
For now, I think we have to role with Haener. Rattler may end up being a good QB. But he's not ready yet and throwing him in too soon will only further delay the time he is ready. We may have already hurt his career more then helped when he started those several games.
Lets have Haener show us if having 3 QBs on the roster is worth it next year. Cause no matter if we play Rattler or not, we won't have that answer unless he plays well. If he doesn't, the excuse will transform to him being a rookie, 5th round pick, blah blah blah. And its a very valid excuse since rookie QB's shouldn't ever see the field. With Haener we get that answer if he plays well or bombs out.