Lions: Jake Rudock 'light years' ahead of Brad Kaaya in backup QB race
Interesting article highlighting the advantages Jake Rudock has in Lion's training camp:
Jake Rudock’s one year of experience in offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter’s system has given him a big edge in his competition with rookie Brad Kaaya, according to Detroit Lions senior writer Tim Twentyman.
Apparently he has picked up the Offensive scheme, and is performing well in the backup role:
“Rudock’s experience and knowledge of Jim Bob Cooter’s scheme is light years ahead of Kaaya’s right now, and that’s shown on the field in minicamp,” Twentyman wrote. “Rudock appears to have clearly established himself as the No. 2 quarterback heading into training camp.”
Hopefully, he can continue to remain ahead of the pack as the article highlights what lurks behind him:
Kaaya’s a more physically gifted quarterback, and if he can improve as quickly within the system as Rudock did this time last year, it could be a much closer race at the end of training camp than it was at the beginning.
RUUUUUDDDDDDOOOOOCCCCCKKKKKK!!!!
Kaaya was a nice pick because of value...but there is VERY little chance IMO that he could ever unseat Rudock.
Rudock is exactly what every coach wants in a backup QB. The new Chase Daniel or Brian Griese.
Hopefully they can stash Kaaya on the practice squad for a year, but he'd be a much better fit elsewhere (like Seattle).
I think Rudock can have a 10+ year career in the NFL and never throw 100 career passes.
But it's great to see Rudock in the picture. He should definitely see some PT which will be fun to watch.