NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports there's a "real chance" Taylor Heinicke starts the Wild Card game against the Bucs.

[tlance]

This is nice, got me excited too. I said to myself ... he looked good in those preseason games.

2017 threw one pass for Houston

2018 - played in 1 game for Carolina 320 yards on 57 attempts; 5.6 yards per attempt; 1 TD and 3 INTs

2020 - played 7 minutes for the WTF threw 1 TD in 19 attempts

I get that Smith is damaged goods. If the Hineyman plays I will be rooting my ass off for him but I don't see anything other than your YouTube video which is mostly preseason games that suggests he is going to gun down Tom Brady. However I will be standing in line to eat all the crow you can serve if I am wrong.

Hiney is not going to gun down Tom Brady.

But maybe our defensive line can? And maybe Hiney can make just enough plays to get us by?

 

[j_y19]

Well, he is not an upgrade over Smith.

But if Smith isn’t healthy enough to play better than he did last week, then Heinicke is really the only viable option.

This is the reality. If smith is no more healthy than he was last week, then there is zero chance we can win this game with him at the helm. If we start Heinicke, the chances of winning are still very low, but they are not zero.

 

[Breed]

Should've played Heiney last week n maybe Alex might be able to play effectively this week.

 

[tlance]

Should've played Heiney last week n maybe Alex might be able to play effectively this week.

Last week was a playoff game too though.

Easy to say in hindsight.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

If that happens, taking TB and giving up the points.

Honestly curious why you think anyone on the Skins Team board is interested in your betting positions? It’s harmless but comical tbh

 

[skinsdad62]

This is nice, got me excited too. I said to myself ... he looked good in those preseason games.

2017 threw one pass for Houston

2018 - played in 1 game for Carolina 320 yards on 57 attempts; 5.6 yards per attempt; 1 TD and 3 INTs

2020 - played 7 minutes for the WTF threw 1 TD in 19 attempts

I get that Smith is damaged goods. If the Hineyman plays I will be rooting my ass off for him but I don't see anything other than your YouTube video which is mostly preseason games that suggests he is going to gun down Tom Brady. However I will be standing in line to eat all the crow you can serve if I am wrong.

i think he has the physical skills . does he have the decision making skills with the limited experience

 

[skinsdad62]

have to go with the vegas line and bet the bucs

 

[deanpet21]

have to go with the vegas line and bet the bucs

its up to 9 points now. if Taylor wins this game is he the QB for 2021?

 

[skinsdad62]

its up to 9 points now. if Taylor wins this game is he the QB for 2021?

you bring him in with allen and montez and whatever draft pick you have and CDC

 

[rmilia1]

I watched Heinecke in his one career start against my Falcons and he was fucking awful. Smith with his leg amputated would be better imo. That said I'll still be cheering for you guys because fuck Tampa

 

[deanpet21]

you bring him in with allen and montez and whatever draft pick you have and CDC

I cant see CDC coming back next year. tonight will answer alot of questions at QB.

 

[Breed]

Last week was a playoff game too though.

Easy to say in hindsight.

I said it last week as well.

 

[chillerdab]

I dont know what happened to TH before he came to the WFT (on Carolina, etc.), but this dude liked him two weeks ago vs Carolina.

Like j_y said, if you only have one qb who can throw it further than ten yards, or get away from pressure, might as well roll with him (as you have no other choice).

If it does end up being TH, the best thing to do is to be as unpredictable as possible on offense, to keep the defense honest. Go deep first play of the game, pass out of i formation, run with mckissick, fake jet sweeps, qb option with TH, etc.

Stranger things have happened.
Lets go, Team!!!!!

 

[tomcat1]

If Heinicke plays like he did in the 4th Quarter vs Carolina I like Washington

His 4th quarter against Carolina is far different than starting his 1st playoff game against Tom Brady.

 

[skinsdad62]

I cant see CDC coming back next year. tonight will answer alot of questions at QB.

he might very well quit or he might decide he wants the cash . depends on how hard it is on him

 

[tomcat1]

Really torn here. I think deserves is based on ability. No doubt Smith trumps Heinicke in experience. As far as health goes it is vice versa.

I have watched some opinions that say start Heinicke and if it doesn't go well then put Smith in. Right now Smith doesn't look like he can come in and put up a lot of points so I don't really agree with this idea. What if you go the other way, Smith struggles and you are down 10 or more. Do you really expect Heinicke to over come that deficit? Catch 22 for those old enough to remember that.

Well said. All we can do is play the hand that is dealt to us with RR dealing the cards.

 

[tomcat1]

Ringo? Wonder if he can throw a football?

He could be worth a look in our situation.

 

[Rowdy]

have to go with the vegas line and bet the bucs

The Vegas line is why everyone of these underdogs could be a winning bet.

 

[tomcat1]

have to go with the vegas line and bet the bucs

That's what the sharps (smart money) seem to be doing today so far.

 

[tomcat1]

The Vegas line is why everyone of these underdogs could be a winning bet.

You make a good point because the public loves favorites and the public loses. On the other hand the sharps rarely bet a favorite and they win.