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How should the Detroit Lions use their quarterbacks against the Chiefs?


How should the Detroit Lions use their quarterbacks against the Chiefs?

The Detroit Lions head to Arrowhead to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 of the preseason. While most of the starters – especially on offense – will be rested, one of the most promising developments of the week was Hendon Hooker’s recovery from a concussion he suffered last week against the New York Giants.

According to head coach Dan Campbell, Hooker’s availability for Week 2’s game against the Chiefs didn’t look very promising earlier this week.

“It doesn’t look like we’ll have (Hooker) in practice this week through Friday to get ready for the Chiefs,” Campbell said Sunday. “And that’s not a guarantee. Until he clearly passes the concussion protocol, we’ll hold off on him.”

On Wednesday, Campbell gave a more optimistic update on Hooker’s chances of competing in his second attempt at the NFL (preseason).

“Yeah, I think there’s a good chance,” Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday. “I can’t say absolutely yes, but I think it’s going in the right direction.”

The Lions signed veteran quarterback Jake Fromm, presumably anticipating that Hooker might not be released from concussion protocol in time for Saturday’s game. However, Hooker’s return to play resulted in Fromm not playing in team drills on Wednesday, further proof that, barring any setbacks, Hooker would be ready to play on Saturday.

Which brings us to today’s question of the day…

How should the Detroit Lions use their quarterbacks against the Chiefs?

The wet weather last week in East Rutherford made it pretty difficult to honestly assess the quarterback’s play. Nate Sudfeld had a rough time in the first half and had little success until he returned in the second half following Hooker’s concussion.

What little Hooker we saw against the Giants was encouraging after a spring of ups and downs, but hardly enough to give him credit for his role as a de facto backup.

It would be surprising if Fromm were to play at this point, especially after Hooker’s return.

While it’s unfair to write Sudfeld off completely after a mixed first week, you get the feeling that Hooker should get the majority of snaps and reps — and priority, too. Sudfeld didn’t do enough last year to keep the Lions from signing Teddy Bridgewater, and he didn’t do much to inspire confidence in his ability to steer the ship should the team need him in a pinch.

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