Deaconblue
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I suspect that Hartman is the best QB on the squad passing the ball. That is the edge that has allowed him to challenge/displace Newman and Hinton. Hinton is the best running the football...no contest. Newman is second best in both categories. If the OL and running backs perform as projected, the need for the QB to run could be diminished and passing ability would be a determining factor in choosing a QB. Decision making in the RPO is highest priority. If Hartman and Newman show poorly "when the lights come on" Hinton will resume #1 status. Clawson has shown that he values experience and judgement in his QB. Hinton has the experience and is the known commodity "when the lights come on".
So given that Hartman and Newman are the available choices for the first three games, that puts Hartman as the better passer and Newman the better runner. Thus Clawson's dilemma. So it may come down to is Hartman a better runner than Newman is a passer, or vice versa. Is Newman a better passer than Hartman is a runner. Decision making will probably decide. Who makes better decisions under fire and pressure?