I also think Longshore's experience is a strong point for him, but he kind of lost my favor last season. He started out tremendously, throwing 7 TDs to 2 INTs in the first few games. One thing I really like about him is that he has a very strong arm. But after that injury, something happened to him. I know he had a chipped bone that was hurting him to put pressure on, which definitely affected his throwing, but what if something mental happened? I really question his judgment after some of his throws, especially against UCLA.
I like your comparison of Riley to Romo (partially because I'm a Cowboys fan lol). I agree that he is scrappy. I like his mobility a lot, it is something that Longshore really lacks (did anybody else burst out laughing when Tedford called a QB sneak for Longshore last season?). I think generally Riley has good decision-making, with one major lapse of reason happening in the Oregon St. game. Other than that, I didn't see anything out of Riley that I didn't like. Personally, I would wait and see how Longshore's ankle holds up in practice. If he shows any sign of pain, play Riley.
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