Jake Rudock Making Case For Backup QB

Submitted by Ishgoblue on September 1st, 2016 at 9:54 PM

With all the college action going on, I thought the board might appreciate an update on our boy Jake. Lions are taking on the bills in an NFL preseason game. Jake Rudock has passed for 166 yds on 12/20 and 1 TD so far and looks good out there. Dan Orlovsky is 5/10 for 42 yards and 0 TD. Currently third quarter. Go Jake! Go Blue!

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acnumber1

September 1st, 2016 at 10:37 PM ^

Lots of YAC too, but that shows he is finding the open guy.

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Rabbit21

September 1st, 2016 at 10:36 PM ^

3 TD's with a good completion percentage, great way to go out for Jake, now to see what the Lions do.

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Michigasling

September 1st, 2016 at 10:55 PM ^

Add in 4 rushes for 31 yards, with a long of 17.

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The Man Down T…

September 1st, 2016 at 10:35 PM ^

He's made his case and it is a convincing one. Someone will get him and be very happy with him.

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lilpenny1316

September 1st, 2016 at 10:48 PM ^

While he had ups and downs, Orlovsky was consistently down. I would keep Rudock and take a chance that no one picks up Orlovsky after we cut him. I think it's worth the risk. If Stafford gets IR'd, then bring Orlovsky back.

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micheal honcho

September 1st, 2016 at 10:35 PM ^

Jake should be Lions 2. QB is a confidence/feel position. Those are the variables. The constants are what a guy brings with him. Those can be athletic in nature and/or mental. I honestly believe Jake got a Ph.D. Level training program that Orlafsky has never had. Give this kid a shot if you're EVER going to wing it on a guy this is a great shot to pull a Tom Brady level coup out of nowhere.

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maize-blue

September 1st, 2016 at 10:58 PM ^

Rudock should get the nod over Dan O. But I do not have much confidence in Caldwell.

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Ronnie Kaye

September 1st, 2016 at 11:13 PM ^

Not necessarily his decision. Quinn could take just two QBs on the active roster and put Orlovsky on the waiver wire. Remember, Quinn owes nothing to Caldwell. He just gave him a shot this year as a courtesy to Martha.

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softshoes

September 2nd, 2016 at 12:45 AM ^

That's ok Jake will be fine next year after Caldwell get his walking papers.

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killerseafood3

September 1st, 2016 at 11:11 PM ^

Orlovsky is terrible. Rudock needs to be the guy.

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Crootin

September 1st, 2016 at 11:31 PM ^

Hopefully Rudock gets cut so he can get picked up by a real team and doesn't have to play for the Lions.

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ommeethatsees

September 2nd, 2016 at 7:39 AM ^

My thoughts exactly. Would love to see the Lions cut him and have Baltimore sign him. Perfect symmetry.

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nerv

September 1st, 2016 at 11:39 PM ^

I feel like not being Dan Orlovsky in of itself is making a great case to be the backup QB. It's even better that he is playing well. But really... what argument is there left to be made for Dan O? You know what will happen if he enters a game: unmitigated disaster. At least there is some potential with Jake.

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readyourguard

September 1st, 2016 at 11:40 PM ^

I heard Orlovsky is safe because Stafford loves him in a psuedo-advisor role. I guess Stafford relies on O during game prep and whatnot.

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reshp1

September 2nd, 2016 at 12:10 AM ^

Then cut him and bring him on as a coach. There's no limit on staff, there is a limit on roster and he's dead weight.

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Hail Harbo

September 2nd, 2016 at 12:10 AM ^

An objective observer might ask how much good is a psuedo-advisor for a team that struggles to be a .500 team during good years?

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Danwillhor

September 2nd, 2016 at 2:35 AM ^

as much as Orlavsky there.

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willywill9

September 2nd, 2016 at 12:19 AM ^

Grad transfer to Minnesota

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Ball Hawk

September 2nd, 2016 at 12:37 AM ^

Rudock will be a starter over Stafford at some point I believe. Give him time to get comfortable with the system. Meanwhile Stafford lost his man Megatron. He will be turning the ball over more. BOOK IT!

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Formerly Yoda

September 2nd, 2016 at 1:40 AM ^

i'll have what he's having

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nerv

September 2nd, 2016 at 2:52 AM ^

Perhaps not starting over... but Im sure the Lions would really like a different direction to head after 2017 when Stafford's current contract expires. He is going to want a mega contract that will be a shit ton of money for the 14th or 15th 'best' QB in the league who is also hitting his 30's.

Problem is you arent finding anyone better, or even really comparable, on the FA market. Drafting a QB in the 1st or 2nd round this coming offseason would also create a whole nother set of problems. At this point it is probably either Rudock or a late round QB next year stepping up. Which likely means Stafford will get ridiculously overpaid for his 30th birthday.

But heres rooting for you, Rudock !

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yoyo

September 2nd, 2016 at 6:18 AM ^

Please stop. Stafford is the best lions qb of our lifetimes and it isn't even close. You suggest a 6th rd pick year qb will be a better option? Unless he's Tom Brady (he isn't) that will never happen.

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uncle leo

September 2nd, 2016 at 9:01 AM ^

Sean Baligian said it best. Stop comparing the Lions to the Lions.

And how will the franchise know if there's a better option if they don't flippin try?

He's in his 8th season. And he's shown nothing other than he can throw for a lot of yards, which are like wins and losses for a baseball pitcher (relatively meaningless). Look at the real details. His career rating is middle of the pack. TD/INT ratio is not that good. Hasn't won ANYTHING of note. Doesn't make any WRs look better. Team has to constantly draft weapons for the guy.

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UMProud

September 2nd, 2016 at 10:08 AM ^

Guy has a cannon arm and can be precise...but he's not a leader and he can't execute long drives through sheer force of will that successful NFL quarterbacks do.

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Danwillhor

September 2nd, 2016 at 2:36 AM ^

but I've always thought Stafford was basically Troy Aikman with less mental capacity at the position. A smarter Jeff George? You get me.

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ShootyDooks

September 2nd, 2016 at 11:24 AM ^

That's just homerism speaking, ruddock will be a career back up. Nothing wrong with that.

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UofM626

September 2nd, 2016 at 3:29 AM ^

Stone Huoma today! Kinda sucks as he had been battling for the fullback role and looked like he was going to make it. Hope he catches on

Fuck Hoke for burning his redshirt for a few special team plays all year. Still kills me

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Alumnus93

September 2nd, 2016 at 8:21 AM ^

wrong team for houma. saint throw a ton. he needs a cold weather team

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Hotel Putingrad

September 2nd, 2016 at 9:27 AM ^

Kuhn can't play forever

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NinjaDMM

September 2nd, 2016 at 12:16 PM ^

Especially since Kuhn just beat him out on the team Houma got cut by.

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UofM626

September 2nd, 2016 at 4:51 AM ^

Mario Ojimudia as well

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trueblue262

September 2nd, 2016 at 8:05 AM ^

'crootin for Coach Harbaugh!

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uncle leo

September 2nd, 2016 at 8:59 AM ^

Gone 20/20 for 300 yards and 4 tds in every preseason game, it doesn't matter. Jim Caldwell is completely head over heals in love with Dan Orlovsky.

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Ali G Bomaye

September 2nd, 2016 at 9:38 AM ^

It's completely bizarre. Orlovsky has looked terrible this preseason. Hopefully neither Rudock nor Orlovsky have to play much this season, though.

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MgoRayO3313

September 2nd, 2016 at 9:43 AM ^

He's better than Dan. He should be a NFL #3 right now IMO, but for the Lions he's a #2.

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WindyCityWolverine

September 2nd, 2016 at 9:56 AM ^

Although Rudock struggled on a few downfield throws again, when the Lions asked him to dink and dunk his way down the field, Rudock was extremely efficient. Finishing the day with three touchdowns and no interceptions, Rudock managed to lead the offense on several scoring drives while avoiding any major mistakes. Additionally, Rudock showed some skills with his feet, escaping the pocket at appropriate times and picking up 33 yards on the ground.

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/1/12759748/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-wrs-dominate-game-ball

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ShootyDooks

September 2nd, 2016 at 11:22 AM ^

Isn't that pretty much what a west coast offense looks like?

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CTSgoblue

September 2nd, 2016 at 1:55 PM ^

Jake Rudock will get released by the Lions and given an opportunity to get picked up elsewhere (I suspect he will). If he isn't, they'll sign him to QB #3

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Darboh's Extra…

September 2nd, 2016 at 3:41 PM ^

Imagine what 4 or 5 years under Harbaugh will do for a QB recruit

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rob f

September 2nd, 2016 at 4:34 PM ^

just stumbled across the Lion's exhibition game vs the Bills again on FSD. Between now and Sunday, it'll be shown 3 more times, one of them on NFL Network. Rudock is going to play for someone in the NFL this season. Reebak it!

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