Upon Further Consideration...

[wesfau2]

I'm willing to consider the theory that Caudle and Trotter got the bulk of the reps so that a #2 could be established, with Newton as the heir apparent to Todd's spot.

<a theory>
I think they trotted Newton out so that the fans could see the guy, they told him not to run and risk injury (despite the orange jersey), they gave him some safe plays and told him he could show his arm off once</a theory>

Facts to support theory:

1) Clear disparity in # of pass attempts between Trotter/Caudle and everyone else.
2) Caudle and Trotter both took off on foot more than once...despite the orange jersey.

This would show that the coaches needed to see much more of these guys than Newton.  Caudle and Trotter looked like they were fighting for a spot....was it #1 or #2?  I think it's more likely that they're fighting for #2.

[Snaggletiger]

Agreed

[jmar]

Yes, number two is right; because any of them are one step away be it a simple sprain or whatever from the starter role. And I hope the Moseley kid hangs in there despite the 2011 names being flung around. Must be frustrating.

[Jumbo]

I'm willing to consider the theory that Caudle and Trotter got the bulk of the reps so that a #2 could be established, with Newton as the heir apparent to Todd's spot.

<a theory>
I think they trotted Newton out so that the fans could see the guy, they told him not to run and risk injury (despite the orange jersey), they gave him some safe plays and told him he could show his arm off once</a theory>

Facts to support theory:

1) Clear disparity in # of pass attempts between Trotter/Caudle and everyone else.
2) Caudle and Trotter both took off on foot more than once...despite the orange jersey.

This would show that the coaches needed to see much more of these guys than Newton.  Caudle and Trotter looked like they were fighting for a spot....was it #1 or #2?  I think it's more likely that they're fighting for #2.

Iagree.

[djsimp]

I voted yea. Court has ruled Newton as starting QB. There is no doubt in my mind that Newton is the QB; and I can def see Trotter being back-up and replacement.