QB Tyson Bagent, CHI (3 Viewers)

[Bri]

Here's a wonderful bit. The guy balled out this summer and got a 10 mil extension

https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1958271072320565646

 

[King of the Jungle]

I can see a world where he ends up the starter here. This is not a dis on Caleb or attempting to start an arguement, but you have a new coach fighting for his job and if Caleb does not respond…having a guy who knows how to fight for his life in the background can be a dangerous thing. Minuscule chance, but not out of the realm of possibility imo.

 

[LawFitz]

Look up Travis Bagent. Any kid growing up in the shadow of that dude is gonna be a warrior competitor. Great move by the Bears rewarding this guy and to the prior post's point, keeping a fire lit under Williams.

 

[candian fantasy guy]

It’s a good signing, the guy has been nothing but stellar so far when called upon. A nice backup piece for our Bears.

 

[dipandglide]

I can see a world where he ends up the starter here. This is not a dis on Caleb or attempting to start an arguement, but you have a new coach fighting for his job and if Caleb does not respond…having a guy who knows how to fight for his life in the background can be a dangerous thing. Minuscule chance, but not out of the realm of possibility imo.

You never know with injuries. He's one of my highest-rostered players in Superflex. Badget has looked good with his opportunities.

 

[Chaka]

Yet another in a long line of QBs that I don't think the NFL evaluates draft picks and backups right.
He always looks pretty good when I see him and there have been so many backups and drafted QBs that look wayyy worse.

"Pretty good" should be the goal for a backup and then ya hope they develop and...oh it's such a pet peeve of mine how bad the NFL is at this

I commented in the Bears v Bills game thread that every time I see him he looks like a legitimate NFL QB. He seems to have good pocket awareness, seems to make smart decisions and knows where to go with the ball when under pressure.

I wonder if he has limitations with arm strengths or slow release or something. If not, I would like to see him her a shot somewhere.

 

[rockaction]

I’m pretty sure it is arm strength. Yeah, stories affirm or deny. He got taken out of a game so Nathan Peterman could throw a Hail Mary. Whatever they’re saying about it in the affirmative they’re then doing the opposite.

 

[LawFitz]

pretty sure it is arm strength

Steve Young had a noodle arm. Gannon too. So do Brocktabulous Purdy and Tua Tago. Not saying Bagent is those guys, just that arm strength is only one strength of many.

 

[Chaka]

I’m pretty sure it is arm strength. Yeah, stories affirm or deny. He got taken out of a game so Nathan Peterman could throw a Hail Mary. Whatever they’re saying about it in the affirmative they’re then doing the opposite.

Peterman's PFR page doesn't show a pass attempt in 2023 (the season he was a Bear with Bagent). He took a knee twice.

 

[rockaction]

You know what? It doesn’t make sense to contribute anymore. Try a basic search before you go accusing people of inaccuracy. Like, before I say something, I try to make sure I’m right. This has become a big waste of my patience and time.

Nathan Peterman threw a last-ditch Bears Hail Mary thanks to Tyson Bagent's iffy arm strength

Sunday afternoon was a monumental day for Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears. A former Division II quarterback for the Shepherd Rams, the rookie undrafted free agent made his first NFL start in the absence of Justin Fields. And for th

ftw.usatoday.com

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

You know what? It doesn’t make sense to contribute anymore. Try a basic search before you go accusing people of inaccuracy. Like, before I say something, I try to make sure I’m right. This has become a big waste of my patience and time.

Nathan Peterman threw a last-ditch Bears Hail Mary thanks to Tyson Bagent's iffy arm strength

Sunday afternoon was a monumental day for Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears. A former Division II quarterback for the Shepherd Rams, the rookie undrafted free agent made his first NFL start in the absence of Justin Fields. And for th

ftw.usatoday.com

Just furthering discussion here, but the inconsistency in reporting on that game is wild. There are several articles from reputable sources (SI, NYT) about the "Saddest Hail Mary" thrown by Peterman, yet the ESPN official box score has Peterman's statline as 0 attempts 0 completions for 0 yards. The play by play also shows that Peterman enters at the end of the 2nd quarter and 4th quarter. He's sacked on the last play of the 2nd quarter and takes a knee for 2 plays at the end of the 4th. If I can find definitive proof either way, I'll report back.

 

[Max Power]

You know what? It doesn’t make sense to contribute anymore. Try a basic search before you go accusing people of inaccuracy. Like, before I say something, I try to make sure I’m right. This has become a big waste of my patience and time.

Nathan Peterman threw a last-ditch Bears Hail Mary thanks to Tyson Bagent's iffy arm strength

Sunday afternoon was a monumental day for Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears. A former Division II quarterback for the Shepherd Rams, the rookie undrafted free agent made his first NFL start in the absence of Justin Fields. And for th

ftw.usatoday.com

Early morning Bears flashbacks. Love how the photo shows the Bears leaving 6 in to block for a hail mary while the Raiders rush 1 guy. The one guy beats Borom and gets a QB pressure. Just how we drew it up.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

You know what? It doesn’t make sense to contribute anymore. Try a basic search before you go accusing people of inaccuracy. Like, before I say something, I try to make sure I’m right. This has become a big waste of my patience and time.

Nathan Peterman threw a last-ditch Bears Hail Mary thanks to Tyson Bagent's iffy arm strength

Sunday afternoon was a monumental day for Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears. A former Division II quarterback for the Shepherd Rams, the rookie undrafted free agent made his first NFL start in the absence of Justin Fields. And for th

ftw.usatoday.com

Even the video linked in the USAToday article doesn't actually go to an NFL play. Weird. Peterman DID throw a hail mary INT in the 2022 season week 16 vs the Bills. Again, Weird.

 

[Chaka]

You know what? It doesn’t make sense to contribute anymore. Try a basic search before you go accusing people of inaccuracy. Like, before I say something, I try to make sure I’m right. This has become a big waste of my patience and time.

Nathan Peterman threw a last-ditch Bears Hail Mary thanks to Tyson Bagent's iffy arm strength

Sunday afternoon was a monumental day for Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears. A former Division II quarterback for the Shepherd Rams, the rookie undrafted free agent made his first NFL start in the absence of Justin Fields. And for th

ftw.usatoday.com

Dude.

 

[Chaka]

You know what? It doesn’t make sense to contribute anymore. Try a basic search before you go accusing people of inaccuracy. Like, before I say something, I try to make sure I’m right. This has become a big waste of my patience and time.

Nathan Peterman threw a last-ditch Bears Hail Mary thanks to Tyson Bagent's iffy arm strength

Sunday afternoon was a monumental day for Tyson Bagent and the Chicago Bears. A former Division II quarterback for the Shepherd Rams, the rookie undrafted free agent made his first NFL start in the absence of Justin Fields. And for th

ftw.usatoday.com

I’m pretty sure it is arm strength. Yeah, stories affirm or deny. He got taken out of a game so Nathan Peterman could throw a Hail Mary. Whatever they’re saying about it in the affirmative they’re then doing the opposite.

Peterman's PFR page doesn't show a pass attempt in 2023 (the season he was a Bear with Bagent). He took a knee twice.

I did.

I didn't.

 

[cdclopper]

I think he's mad at pfr not you potato-head.

 

[LawFitz]

I think he's mad at pfr not you potato-head.

He seems to be mad at everything. And nothing at all.

 

[renesauz]

Kind of kid thats easy to like. Good for him

 

[Chaka]

I think he's mad at pfr not you potato-head.

That's Mister Potato Head, pal.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Kind of kid thats easy to like. Good for him

This is a boss move by Poles. It shores up QB2 for two years with a character guy who might end up being an NFL caliber starter for $5mil per year. Very reasonable. If, god help the Bears, Caleb doesn't pan out, Bagent will be a pretty good bridge into the next QB fiasco.

 

[renesauz]

Kind of kid thats easy to like. Good for him

This is a boss move by Poles. It shores up QB2 for two years with a character guy who might end up being an NFL caliber starter for $5mil per year. Very reasonable. If, god help the Bears, Caleb doesn't pan out, Bagent will be a pretty good bridge into the next QB fiasco.

He'll never be a caliber starter. Physical gifts are just too limited. BUT he's a smart hard working high character kid who is more then adequate as a backup. And good on the Bears for doing this. he earned it

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Kind of kid thats easy to like. Good for him

This is a boss move by Poles. It shores up QB2 for two years with a character guy who might end up being an NFL caliber starter for $5mil per year. Very reasonable. If, god help the Bears, Caleb doesn't pan out, Bagent will be a pretty good bridge into the next QB fiasco.

He'll never be a caliber starter. Physical gifts are just too limited. BUT he's a smart hard working high character kid who is more then adequate as a backup. And good on the Bears for doing this. he earned it

Maybe. He's bigger/faster/stronger than Brock Purdy and seems to process in the same ways. Neither have cannons for arms and both seem to process pretty quickly. Personally, I see Purdy as a fairly good comp for Bagent. If he's able to hook up with the right team with the right scheme, I think he could be a plus starter in the NFL.

 

[renesauz]

Kind of kid thats easy to like. Good for him

This is a boss move by Poles. It shores up QB2 for two years with a character guy who might end up being an NFL caliber starter for $5mil per year. Very reasonable. If, god help the Bears, Caleb doesn't pan out, Bagent will be a pretty good bridge into the next QB fiasco.

He'll never be a caliber starter. Physical gifts are just too limited. BUT he's a smart hard working high character kid who is more then adequate as a backup. And good on the Bears for doing this. he earned it

Maybe. He's bigger/faster/stronger than Brock Purdy and seems to process in the same ways. Neither have cannons for arms and both seem to process pretty quickly. Personally, I see Purdy as a fairly good comp for Bagent. If he's able to hook up with the right team with the right scheme, I think he could be a plus starter in the NFL.

Fair. I'm down on Purdy more then most though. Purdy has gotten away with more then a few questionable decisions. Likely still starter caliber, but I don't see him as a perennial pro bowler

 

[Chaka]

Kind of kid thats easy to like. Good for him

This is a boss move by Poles. It shores up QB2 for two years with a character guy who might end up being an NFL caliber starter for $5mil per year. Very reasonable. If, god help the Bears, Caleb doesn't pan out, Bagent will be a pretty good bridge into the next QB fiasco.

He'll never be a caliber starter. Physical gifts are just too limited. BUT he's a smart hard working high character kid who is more then adequate as a backup. And good on the Bears for doing this. he earned it

Maybe. He's bigger/faster/stronger than Brock Purdy and seems to process in the same ways. Neither have cannons for arms and both seem to process pretty quickly. Personally, I see Purdy as a fairly good comp for Bagent. If he's able to hook up with the right team with the right scheme, I think he could be a plus starter in the NFL.

Good comp. And, he was drafted at 23 years old, it's easily possible that he's stronger today than two years ago. He probably won't ever have a cannon arm but a good enough arm and great processing can take you far in the NFL.

 

[Faust]

Inside Bears QB Tyson Bagent's improbable journey: 'He's different than anybody I've ever coached'

 

[Drake Hater]

Holding Loveland in case Bagent gets promoted.

 

[blue42]

Holding Loveland even if Bagent is the backup