So, how does this reflect poorly on Chizik, because we all know everything does (to you).
The point is, Malzahn and Chizik know that it is in their best interest to have the best guy on the field. They think it's Todd. Despite your holy knowledge you've obtained from years of pee-wee football coaching, I'm trusting their analysis before yours. Forgive me while I fuck this unicorn.
Flowery adjectives aside, what exactly, are you bitching about?
You think that if Burns or Caudle had improved from dismal, it would be a sign of progress, but if Todd (who was the better of the 2 starters last year, and who has been the standout by all accounts during practices) does the same, we're "butt-fucked". Why the distinction. Todd had an actual physical hindrance last year that he has overcome, unlike the others.
Burns is ok with this. Why can't you be?
Here's some unicorns and rainbows for you, as I haven't given you a reason before now to use that analogy.
How about for once, you believe in Auburn and love it.