I think he was enamored at the idea of having a new RGIII to run to the ground as a dual threat. I can only imagine Kyle's reaction after last year's camp when he figured there was no dual threat to take advantage of.
The theory is that once he saw Josh Allen come into San Fran and light up the 49ers defense thats when Kyle was done with Jimmy. He wanted one of those physically gifted QBs. He even said prior to the draft he wanted a guy who can throw like Mahomes and run like Lamar Jackson. Also remember pre 2020 season Trey Lance was getting faster Andrew Luck like potential.
if he wanted a dual threat like RGIII he shouldve picked Fields, proven athletically and way more NFL ready
I really think they thought this red-shirting and developing thing will happen overnight by itself
This. I was so disappointed that we didn’t get Fields. I hope this doesn’t end up like Alex/Rogers situation again.
Again he was close to Fields. And as much as I loved Fields as a prospect, ironically, it was his lack of running ability in college that disappointed me. Couldnt understand how Deshaun Watson could put up 1000 yards rushing, but Fields kinda lumbers around for someone with great straight line speed.
Fields throwing motion seemed slow for Kyle's system. However, Fields turned out to be an even better runner once he got NFL training. As far as system fit.....Kyle should have built it around Fields skillset.
However, Kyle was in on the Trey hype. Trey was bigger, younger, probably thought had an easier throwing motion to fix, and had more under center snaps. Remember he left Fields workout and started watching film on Trey.
He really thought he saw the next Josh Allen. But wasnt willing to go through the lumps like the Bills were.
I truly think if he never knew Fields then he might have considered him more. He knew too much of Fields flaws and couldnt overlook them. Even though Trey had the same issues with less experience as well.
