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Tim Boyle falls in a 2022 preseason game at Pittsburgh.
The Detroit Lions entered Week 3 of the preseason looking for a statement at quarterback, and the only statement that has come may be how below par the team is at this point. job.
Detroit saw Tim Boyle struggle, and David Blough didn’t do much better in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and fans were elated by their poor performance, taking to the internet to share their frustration and roast .
Mark Mathur put it very simply. In his mind, it’s a surprise that Boyle is even in the NFL and should be cut immediately.
“Tim Boyle sucks as a backup QB. How this guy stayed in the NFL after being a college QB is a mystery. Cut him ASAP,” he said. tweeted.
Statistically, uneven performance is nothing new for Boyle, who struggled in college, as this tweet pointed out.
“Friendly reminder, Tim Boyle threw 1 TD to 13 INT in college and is sort of in the NFL,” he said. tweeted.
Duncan Smith made a great comment, saying Boyle might have to rent a car to return to Detroit thanks to his poor performance in the game.
“The Lions are going to force Tim Boyle to rent a car to drive home tonight,” he said. tweeted.
Other commentators were more succinct about the level of play of the two players involved in the team’s ongoing quarterback battle.
“Tim Boyle and David Blough are expected to be free agents next Tuesday. What an absolute awful display of quarterback play from two guys who are supposed to be ‘fighting’ for their jobs…” he tweeted.
As Eli Bashi said, the way the substitutes were playing could make the starter look even better than he is for the team.
“It’s crazy how much David Blough and Tim Boyle make Jared Goff look like,” he said. tweeted.
Add it up and it’s clear people aren’t happy with either player. What that means for the Lions this week remains to be seen, but obviously all options must be on the table for Detroit.
Dan Campbell wanted a QB Grand Final
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Aug. 25, Campbell discussed the quarterback’s situation and, as he said, the fighters need to shake things up soon.
“I think what we need is we need someone to really take the reins here. Someone has to come out of both,” Campbell said. “I thought they both improved last week. Someone has to step up and direct that offense, play efficiently, play smart, take care of the football, get us the first downs and when we get to the red zone, score touchdowns for us.
Additionally, Campbell admitted that he wouldn’t rule out making an addition to the quarter room if there was someone in the market in the coming days who caught the team’s eye.
“Dan Campbell said ‘someone has to step in’ between David Blough and Tim Boyle for the backup QB job. Boyle is slated to start Sunday in Pittsburgh. He also didn’t rule out bringing in a QB if the right guys matches Lions having the No. 2 waiver request position, Twentyman tweeted.
Obviously, the coaching staff hinted that there might be a change in the coming days. This performance could only help that this is more the case.
Lions have a major quarterback decision
Detroit has a big decision to make at quarterback. The team needs to find a way to have a quarterback to rely on for 2022, especially if Jared Goff were to fall.
Recent rumors have swirled that the team may be looking to trade for an available quarterback, like Mason Rudolph. There will likely be options on the cutting block as well in the coming days, so the team will have to decide if they like the duo they have, or if an underdog is a better choice at this point.
If the fans have a vote, chances are they would say the Lions shouldn’t go with any player. Watching their comments online shows their enormous frustration with each of the quarterbacks on the team.
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