CharlotteDeac1
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I think you are correct that it is hard to see Wake moving away from RPO. So maybe just some change-of-pace packages with both Hines and Dortch on the field instead of the TE?
Also, what happens if Newman were to outperform Hinton this offseason? Not a prediction. More of a question of what would happen in that scenario. Clawson has made clear that he hates the idea of playing inexperienced QBs. Would he even consider starting Newman over a healthy Hinton?
That would be fun to see, but I have pretty high hopes for the back-up tight end (freudenthal I believe? Along with at least one other reportedly good pass catching tight end in Cole).
I do not see Hinton not being the starter on opening day personally. I have said that if Newman were to beat out Hinton, we’re in for an incredibly special season due to Clawson’s value of experience. IIRC, Newman performed very well last preseason - although against the second or third team defense. I also remember a pass (dropped by Bachman, maybe?) in either the spring game or an early season blow out that Newman dropped a deep ball in a bucket for him. Was probably the best pass I’ve seen a Wake qb throw in person in some time.