re: To all those calling for Etling to be benched

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Some of those "Under Pressure" is being kind. He had guys all over him/ in his face/ or running for his life on some of those. Better protection would allow better QB play.

After Sat. if you think Etling doesn't have the chops to be a good QB, you've never been one.

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In fairness he will become gun shy through a game and scramble when it's not needed. He had that tendency last year, and it showed up again Sat.

I've "defended" DE. He is not shite. Nor is he a playmaker, he isn't going to make up for other deficient areas.

I am not for benching him for Narcisse/Brennen. If we had a playmaker, a better option even with a better performance record, I'd be for it. That option is there at this point in time. Plus, I'd hate to see a QB have to learn with these recievers. It's the ultimate frustration for a QB. It would be the opposite of developing chemistry. The season isn't lost enough to bench both Chark and Etling. To go ahead and develop a QB you might as well start with the WRs too.

However, someone above mentioned no turnovers. That is good. I will point out that no turnovers while still taking some risks and trying to make some plays. Which is different from the "no risk, no turnover" play of the past.