The O'Connell thread - love him or hate him or indifferent, put it in here
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The O'Connell thread - love him or hate him or indifferent, put it in here
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Aidan walking into the facility yesterday
Aidan walking into the facility yesterday
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We can trade Aidan to Cleveland for a 4th in 27. They are implementing that 4 QB offense and the only QB type they are missing is the immobile type.
Aidan will fill out their QB room perfectly.
Aidan will fill out their QB room perfectly.
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For the first time in his career, he's not the best QB on the roster. He's officially a backup QB to a superior QB in Mendoza.
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Jesus you know shit about shitmranquales wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 4:43 pm For the first time in his career, he's not the best QB on the roster. He's officially a backup QB to a superior QB in Mendoza.
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You may be giving him too much credit.
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mranquales wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 4:43 pm For the first time in his career, he's not the best QB on the roster. He's officially a backup QB to a superior QB in Mendoza.
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Given that we've just signed two UDFA QBs, he may not be a QB on anyone's roster much longer.mranquales wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 4:43 pm For the first time in his career, he's not the best QB on the roster. He's officially a backup QB to a superior QB in Mendoza.
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If he can compete for a roster spot maybe he will settle into this role nicely. Having a young veteran backup QB really brings the QB room full circle. If anything O'Connell has always been a company man and done what is asked with him without rocking the boat.mranquales wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 4:43 pm For the first time in his career, he's not the best QB on the roster. He's officially a backup QB to a superior QB in Mendoza.
The only drama ever associated with Aidan is on this forum and not in the locker room. Role players are important.
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I don't think anyone on this forum dislikes AO12 as a person.... he's a good young man from everytjhing I've seen and read. He just isn't any better than a QB3/clip board holder. I wish him nothing but the best..... if it's here or somewhere else.Toast wrote: Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:14 pm If he can compete for a roster spot maybe he will settle into this role nicely. Having a young veteran backup QB really brings the QB room full circle. If anything O'Connell has always been a company man and done what is asked with him without rocking the boat.
The only drama ever associated with Aidan is on this forum and not in the locker room. Role players are important.
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There is no rush on this. His contract has no big hit to us if we cut him, just the prorated signing bonus. 127K would be the hit and that is peanuts honestly. If he beats out cheaper guys, that is no real big deal although 3.8M for a third stringer is way high against the market. His value is what he does in the QB room and on the sidelines with Mendoza. But Cousins likely has that covered so I would not be surprised if he is moved nor really that surprised if he is not.Hellbound wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 5:48 am We brought in two qbs. Looks like AOC's days might be numbered
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Idc if he stays or goes but this current staff/fo didn't draft him and if one of the qbs they grabbed shows even an inkling of promise, they will 100% keep the guy they took over O'Connell. Especially when he's a much cheaper option going forwardAttyla wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 10:09 am There is no rush on this. His contract has no big hit to us if we cut him, just the prorated signing bonus. 127K would be the hit and that is peanuts honestly. If he beats out cheaper guys, that is no real big deal although 3.8M for a third stringer is way high against the market. His value is what he does in the QB room and on the sidelines with Mendoza. But Cousins likely has that covered so I would not be surprised if he is moved nor really that surprised if he is not.
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Agreed, they pulled the trigger on Tyree without hesitation, and did not bother with White and let his ass walk. They are building their team and to hell with the players that don't measure up. O'Connell might be next but again, there is no rush.Hellbound wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 10:27 am Idc if he stays or goes but this current staff/fo didn't draft him and if one of the qbs they grabbed shows even an inkling of promise, they will 100% keep the guy they took over O'Connell. Especially when he's a much cheaper option going forward
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not anymore, he is now third string. Mendoza is the second guy.Raider_Dave wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 10:44 am #12 Backup QB in the NFL
https://www.si.com/nfl/2025-ranking-nfl ... arterbacks
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And that article is almost a year old. None of that is accurate now.Raider_Dave wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2026 10:44 am #12 Backup QB in the NFL
https://www.si.com/nfl/2025-ranking-nfl ... arterbacks