Is Shimonek the outman already?

[topcat4477]

Judging by this latest article, Nic Shimonek doesn't even get consideration as a candidate for backup QB:

Chargers Coaching Staff Details the Backup QB Competition

For the first time since 2014, the Chargers backup quarterback spot is up for grabs. The departure of Kellen Clemens leaves Cardale Jones or Geno Smith to nab the job for the taking.

According to Chargers Head Coach Anthony Lynn and Offensive Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, the competition is still wide open. After all, it’s still early in training camp.

The real test begins Week 1 of the preseason.
“It’s been pretty even to be honest with you,” Lynn said. “I’ve been watching that position all summer and all spring. Those guys are so neck-and-neck. The only things that are going to separate them is what they do in games, so once we get into the preseason, we’ll see who moves the ball down the field.”

“No, (we don’t know who the backup quarterback is yet),” Whisenhunt mentioned. “I don’t think so. Everybody wants to do that really quickly, but we’re (about) one week in. We have had a spring with these guys, but the real test will come in the preseason games because that’s when you’re out there and you get a chance to see how they can handle it. Let me tell you, in preseason games, you never know what’s going to happen. You don’t know who you’re playing with after you get past the first group. You never know what the matchups are going to be like, so you find a lot about those guys, how they handle those situations and how they can manage some of the players. I think that’s where you really find out about a lot.”

After joining the Chargers shortly before training camp in 2017, Cardale Jones enters this Chargers Camp with a full year in the Bolts’ system. Geno Smith, however, is a new kid on the block, joining the Bolts this past April. But though they come from different paths, Whiz says he’s seen a major similarity between the two.

“I see two guys that are competing,” he added. “They both want (the backup spot). The way they prepare and the way they’re competing is what you like to see because, really, it makes both of them better. I don’t think either one of them feels comfortable and that’s a good thing. If you’re uncomfortable, you can have real growth because you’re working every day to try to get better because you don’t feel like you can have a down day. It’s good for us because both of these guys are competing and getting better, and that’s going to help us.”

While the remainder of August will determine where these QBs stand, Whiz said he’s seen improvement from Jones based on what he did last year. What’s one thing he’s been working on? Becoming more of a pocket passer and not using his legs as much as he did when he was playing in college.
Chances are that skillset will be on display when the Bolts take on the Cardinals next week.

“I think where he has done really well, is understanding how to move in the pocket and be able to make throws down the field. A lot of times, in college, when you come from where he did, he was so big and so athletic that if the first guy wasn’t there, sometimes you’d see him run. I have vivid memories of him in the championship game running down the field and making plays. He can still do that, but I think now you’re seeing him move to the left, move to the right and make some throws down the field. Those are the things that you like seeing out of a young quarterback.”

https://www.chargers.com/news/charge...qb-competition

[ltinabottle]

Dare to dream. Warner was in your spot early in his career. All you need is a chance on a roster. Build your resume tape now. Practice squad is welcome not sure of the back up competition thus far.

[frozendisc]

My thought is they go with Rivers and one, which most certainly will mean a vet. Shimonek can go to the PS easily enough.....unless he looks really really good in PS games, then he might get poached. Best way to handle that is not give him too much of an opportunity......


Scary thinking the BU is either Jones or Smith, neither of which will win squat.

[topcat4477]

Originally Posted by frozendisc

My thought is they go with Rivers and one, which most certainly will mean a vet. Shimonek can go to the PS easily enough.....unless he looks really really good in PS games, then he might get poached. Best way to handle that is not give him too much of an opportunity......

Scary thinking the BU is either Jones or Smith, neither of which will win squat.

But...but...Coach Lynn said Geno has his confidence back...

[sdchrger]

Shimonek was never in.

[21and500]

Pulling for 12 guage
Most upside imo

[topcat4477]

Originally Posted by sdchrger

Shimonek was never in.

If Smith & Jones are as bad as most of the people on this board are saying, you would think Shimmy would have had a fighting chance...they'll probably give him very few reps in preseason games, with our second and third stringers in garbage time, try to stash him quietly on the PS, then he gets poached, and turns into a solid starter for someone other than the Bolts...

[gf1422]

If we wanted a quality back-up and developmental QB in one person, we would have drafted one this year. We are purposely placing the Geno Smith and Cardale Jones experimant head to head and taking the winner as our backup and cutting the loser. I like the competition idea and we get the winner!! Shimonek can be Dylan and company PS QB!! With our WR so deep, we can trade one I think!!

[woodeye2000]

Shimmy on outta town.

[ShowYourBolts]

Originally Posted by sdchrger

Shimonek was never in.

^^^This^^^ a million times.

A kid with minimal starting experience in a goof ball offensive system was always going to be a project early on.