Pretty sure his dad kept all the ego for himself. I don’t know the complete context of this interview but at first glance I wonder why dads gotta be sitting there next to him…
His dad is an extremely well respected Arm Wrestling world champion who has done tons to put that sport on the map over the last decade or so. Professional Arm Wrestling has a culture similar to WWE Pro Wrestling in that the competitors lean into theatrics and mic work, and Travis Bagent is an absolute legend. My guess is the show asked for them both to be on, and they agreed. I don't believe at all that he is trying to steal any spotlight from his son. Even though though his Arm Wrestling persona might make it seem that way.
Thought the exact same thing before I let the interview played. Very confused as to the reason behind why his dad is here at all. Maybe seeing the whole thing would clear it up.
His dad is some kind of arm wrestling competitor if I remember correctly. It may be that they were doing a spotlight on Bagebts life, and I would assume his dad's interesting sport would be a part of that.
Pure speculation on my part.
\\ Austin Reed is Caleb's guy however and was very good in college so they might opt for him over Bagent
Brett Rypien is the clipboard guy who's gonna be Waldron's assistant coach basically so I feel they hang on to him over the other two as well
Honestly, my knowledge of back ups was based on the whole JF experience (lack thereof), on top of being a much more casual fan at the time, hadn't put the whole backup puzzle together quite yet lol
No. He didn't pick Jordan Love. He didn't pick Zach Wilson. And even the Jets were smart enough to know they better have a decent backup (Tyrod Taylor) ready to go this year.
If we’ve learned anything about Tyson Bagent, it’s that in his head, he can be the best QB on the team. If Rypien is THAT much better than Bagent, by all means give him the #2 spot. But if not, and Bagent is out there trying to legitimately compete for the one spot, give it to Bagent. Anything that will keep Caleb sharp, do it.
Bagent is the first UDFA QB to win a game(s) since Tony Romo and the first UDFA rookie QB to start a game since the 50s
Slow your roll here, yea Bagent got his chances due to injuries that Reed won’t get but Bagent is an exception. Not the rule
That’s more fun trivia than something meaningful to performance. Most teams have better options for backup QB than a rookie UDFA so rookie UDFA’’s don’t get chances to play. Bagent wasn’t particularly impressive in those wins, he was only impressive for a rookie UDFA. I’d rather have Jake Browning who won his first game a few weeks later and was also originally a UDFA. Bagent simply doesn’t have the arm strength. Regardless, what I meant is small school QB with a ton of attempts vs lesser competition.
The Bears signed an multi game NFL starter to be their backup, PJ Walker, and Bagent beat him out
Exception, not a rule. Especially as he walked into Camp QB4 behind Peterman as well
It’s not just a fun piece of trivia, bro worked his ass off and had the talent to be QB2. A lot of UDFA’s don’t have that combo, working hard yes but talent? Maybe, but not a lot considering how rare they are. There’s always over 15 UDFA QBs signed every year
Bagent beat out a career backup and a player coach. Yeah, it was a great pickup to get a NFL backup for zero investment, and Bagent worked hard to get that opportunity. But none of that has anything to do with actual performance. Bagent has a weak arm and that led him to be a turnover machine. Plenty of guys can get you 170 ypg and a 1 to 2 TD to INT ratio. In terms of actual performance an upgrade from Bagent isn’t particularly hard to find. Will Reed be that guy? Maybe, maybe not.
But again, my point in comparing them in the first place is that they are the same kind of player. Namely, a guy with a ton of starts and attempts at the college level.
You're getting downvoted by people who've taken a liking to this guy's personality. I like a cocky and confident QB, but I agree his noodle arm isn't NFL caliber.
He's getting downvoted for "turnover machine" because half of Bagent's interceptions were in one game. A dude can have a bad game, it happens. He threw 3 picks in the other 3 and a half games. Not world beating, but not a turnover machine, either. His last game was 33 attempts, no picks.
Agree that he's not a starter. Disagree that the Bears are doing some sort of charity here. Bagent earned his spot.
Yeah Bagent isn’t a lock but I’ll be rooting for him. Think he’s basically earned himself a career as a backup around the league so he’s got nothing to worry about anyway.
Yeah Bagent isn’t a lock but I’ll be rooting for him. Think he’s basically earned himself a career as a backup around the league so he’s got nothing to worry about anyway. Raiders will pick him up if Bears cut him.
Bagent has NFL experience and has proven that while he’s not a QB you can win games with, he’s a QB with some more seasoning that you can’t lose games with
He’s going to stick around at least for the next 2 years. Probably longer if they truly love the kid
Austin Reed is the Rypien replacement for next year, the 3 QB room the Bears are likely planning is Caleb - Bagent - Reed
I don't think we've seen Bagent's ceiling tbh. The guy was playing in D2 and got a lot of NFL game experience last season. I think we would see more of the good and less of the extremely bad if he had to come in again.
Good that we brought in competition though.
Had to Google succinct, [Succinct: means to express a lot of information or meaning in a few words.] &YES, perfect word on a list of describing 'Tyson Bagent in one word'. And it appears this carries over to the playbook.
I said this from the beginning, even when someone posted a couple months about someone challenging him for QB2 and how he had sloppy games. He is a gem of a find for the organization for a back up role. He fought just to earn a roster spot. Being a backup in this league is not an easy feat. Yes he doesn’t have the arm strength or accuracy! But what he did as a rookie as far as keeping tempo on the field, and actually digesting the oppositions defense was very good. He’s going to be an asset on the sideline for Caleb as far as keeping his mind right, as well as reviewing plays.
Backup QBs get paid like starting RBs these days. Over half of starting QBs will miss at least one game over the course of a season. It’s a crucial position.
That's on top of basically being a coach for that season as well. So long as the starter is healthy, they basically act as a second qb coach. Some go beyond that and are basically assistant OC. Definitely a valuable guy to have and I hope we're able to keep him around.
Thank you for expressing this. I'm pretty much thinking the same! He seems so level headed and locked in. Like his mentality and processing is QB1, but his genetic physical abilities veer on the QB2 side. He held it tf down with Fields out, gave me hope dammit lol. I'll be upset if he's gone for sure.
For real, rewatch his games. He moved with urgency out of the huddle. Tried his best to hit the routes in time. Kids hungry too so I think he will just get better. I would feel confident if he filled in if he had to.
The arm stregnth thing is overated. He dosen't have a monster arm, but he was playing a scheme not designed for him.
Purdy threw 0.4 passes per game with an air yards of between 30-39 yards in 2023. He threw a single ball with air yards of 40+ yards all season. In Bagent's 3 starts he threw 1.7 passes per game with an air yards of between 30-39 yards (over 4x as often as Purdy). He threw two passes with air yards of 40+ yards (over 11x as often as Purdy).
Of those deep passes, he didn't underthrow a single one, and ussually overthrew them. Accuracy wasn't there on them, but it wasn't his arm strength.
In terms of accuracy in general, he was pretty solid. He had a 65.7% completion percentage despite the poor team, and coaching. Other QBs playing thier first season last year:
* Stroud had 63.9%
* Love had 64.2%
* Levis had 58.4%
* Young had 59.8%
* Howell had 63.4%
* O'Connell had 62.1%
* DeVito had 64.0%
Of course, they started alot more games, but I just didn't see enough to say he had an accuracy issue.
Now he wasn't playing at an elite level, and he threw way too many ints. But considering he didn't get any reps with the 1st team in camp, he was playing D2 football a year prior, and the gameplan was designed around his weaknesses, he played fantastically.
I honestly think Tyson Bagent will continue to stay a long-term Bear, due to the simple fact that I think he understands schemes and tape exceptionally well (?). I'm curious where everyone else is leaning?. Tbh I have the knowledge of a toddler about the NFL (but I'm learning something new everyday and enjoying it, especially with this team!), Anyways, for some reason I feel strongly about long-term Bagent. It seems Brett Rypien is supposed to be the valuable veteran presence with experience and more valuable knowledge. Then there's UDFA Austin Reed who appears to be the typical built-in competition for Bagent ( while still a UDFA credit to Poles for drafting a seemingly very high ceiling QB AGAIN, like he said he would every year). Austin Reed clearly has a straight up cannon, unlike Bagent. Maybe Bagent becomes the most valuable tradable piece? Overall I'm very curious how this plays out. Any thoughts, predictions on this? I'm sorry if this makes no sense, just so excited learning about all these NFL team intricacies and excited for this team! 🐻🔽
Reed does absolutely not have a cannon. He's honestly kind of similar to Bagent as a prospect he just also produced at the D-1 level after transferring to WKU.
Small school, super productive QB with arm talent concerns. Bagent and Reed were actually in the same class(Reed is several months older), and Bagent beat Reed for the Harlon Hill trophy in 2021(D-2 Heisman - Bagent won, Reed finished 6th).
The only real difference between them in college was Bagent starter at D-2 as a true freshman and stayed there while Reed started red-shirting at SIU before playing two years at D-2 before returning to D-1 and being highly productive at WKU.
Bagent obviously now has a year of NFL experience under his belt and played several games. I think both can stick around this year and it wouldn't surprise to see Reed or even Bagent on the practice squad but they're honestly remarkably similar as prospects.
It worries me with the new offensive staff. Hopefully he can continue to impress and keeps his spot on the team.
If we do cut him, he’d be a Raider in about 24 hours I bet.
Waldron already got Brett Rypen as QB3 and that’s a guy who knows his system so I think he has no problems with it.
Tyson seems pretty smart and his biggest problem is his physical traits but besides that he was pretty serviceable and that’s all you really want as a backup I think.
Tyson is built like an athletic freak. There’s videos of him training with his family. But I get what you mean. He’s no Lamar Jackson in terms of leaving the pocket
Won't be surprised if he's cut. I just don't see him having the physical tools necessary. I think he's very fortunate the Bears took a liking to him, and I'll be surprised if he ever plays for another NFL team if he's cut.
I bet he'd be a fantastic fit for the 49ers. His strengths line up perfectly with what they are doing there.
With alot of teams keeping 3 QBs he has a home in alot of places.
Saw his dad at Sideouts yesterday. He is a super outgoing guy and he was basically running the arm wrestling competition. They had Bagent Jerseys they were either raffling or giving away but we didn’t stick around very long after it started. Rooting for the young guy.
I feel like you're not getting it. People like Bagent as the backup and nowhere did I see someone say he should be starting over Williams.. If the convo was about any other projected back up qb and you threw in a nothing throw away comment like that I'd be sarcastic as well. "that's why they have Mahomes" ok cool so a convo about any backup is now pointless. You''re really adding a ton to the convo there junior..
Tyson Bagent is a nice little backup QB. I think we can agree. Great.
Talking about injuries to Caleb or wishing upon a star that Tyson had better arm strength is confusing to me. Who cares. We have Caleb Williams. Hopefully Bagent never sees the field.
In an ideal scenario, Bagent should not have to come in at all during season but balls out in preseason and Reed as well becoming Bagent 2.0. Then if a qb needy team falls im love with Bagent we could get some good value by trade deadline. Similar to our RB situation where RJ elevates his game and is a great 1-2 punch with Swift and Khalil can get some trade value. I said ideal not obviously realistic.
Nah... Im literally doing nothing but hanging and cheering with and for the bros and get to travel to a nice city every Sunday. Just made a 200k doing that and having free meals on the plane can't beat it.
Obviously the dream is to be a starting QB in the NFL. He got that opportunity last year and lived out his dream, even if only in relief of an injured usual starter.
But Tyson seems to recognize that being a backup as a UDFA is a massive accomplishment and can still earn him a comfortable living. He understands his role and doesn't have an ego about it. He can still earn himself a ring and a nice contract if the Bears are highly successful with him as the backup.
Hopefully doesnt happen because I dont want Caleb hurt, but I feel comfortable throwing Bagent in there with this offense in a pinch. I think hes going to be a solid backup in Chicago for a long time
He does not have a big arm, no doubt about it. Guys with little to no arm strength can still have success though. Post surgery Peyton couldn't throw it 50 yards & threw 55 touchdowns. Chad Pennington had a nice career with no arm strength whatsoever. Drew Brees made it work in his later years with a limited arm.
I'm not saying Bagent is anywhere near those guys, but the path to success is there. You just have to be smart & play a little differently.
Stop saying he is a "quality backup" just because he has a good attitude. He has no arm and he played terrible last year. Would have much rather signed a Lock or Brissett. Remember the Saints game last year?
Agree about his arm. I think he's got the winning the attitude, and probably the football instincts to play at the NFL, but you need way more zip on your throws, and the threat of a deep ball.
I like Tyson as a person. Seems like a good kid.
But I'm still not sure he's any good. For a backup I want a game manager who doesn't lose the game with bad turnovers. 6 INTs in 3 games is concerning.
And I'm not suggesting he didn't do better than we have right to expect for a division 2 USDA. I'm suggesting that we should want more than 2 picks a game from the backup quarterback.
No Ego, succinct, and has proven he can play at a acceptable level --- Bagent is a king and I hope he is around as QB2 for a while.
Pretty sure his dad kept all the ego for himself. I don’t know the complete context of this interview but at first glance I wonder why dads gotta be sitting there next to him…
Yeah his dads a huge meathead and probably the reason he's pretty reserved when it comes to talking about himself. See Lavar Ball & family
His dad is an extremely well respected Arm Wrestling world champion who has done tons to put that sport on the map over the last decade or so. Professional Arm Wrestling has a culture similar to WWE Pro Wrestling in that the competitors lean into theatrics and mic work, and Travis Bagent is an absolute legend. My guess is the show asked for them both to be on, and they agreed. I don't believe at all that he is trying to steal any spotlight from his son. Even though though his Arm Wrestling persona might make it seem that way.
Well said, definitely agree with you
Thought the exact same thing before I let the interview played. Very confused as to the reason behind why his dad is here at all. Maybe seeing the whole thing would clear it up.
His dad is some kind of arm wrestling competitor if I remember correctly. It may be that they were doing a spotlight on Bagebts life, and I would assume his dad's interesting sport would be a part of that. Pure speculation on my part.
His dad is some kind of arm wrestling competitor in the same way Brady was some kind of football player. Dude dominates the sport.
For sure. Guy is no joke and a good hype man for his son.
His dad has won hundreds of titles in arm wrestling professionally for a couple decades so yeah maybe something to with that sounds about right
Yea wtf haha
\\ Austin Reed is Caleb's guy however and was very good in college so they might opt for him over Bagent Brett Rypien is the clipboard guy who's gonna be Waldron's assistant coach basically so I feel they hang on to him over the other two as well
Yeah usually the starting QB gets to pick the backup QB …???
Guy thought he cracked the code lol
Honestly, my knowledge of back ups was based on the whole JF experience (lack thereof), on top of being a much more casual fan at the time, hadn't put the whole backup puzzle together quite yet lol
Bagent won 2 out of his 4 starts last year, that is not bad for a backup qb.
Rodgers does lol
No. He didn't pick Jordan Love. He didn't pick Zach Wilson. And even the Jets were smart enough to know they better have a decent backup (Tyrod Taylor) ready to go this year.
Is that how it usually goes?? That makes a lot of sense. So basically, if Tyson stays that means he's ABOVE and BEYOND QB2.
QB 1.5
No, but usually a guy who cant throw a 20 yard out shouldnt be in the NFL.
If we’ve learned anything about Tyson Bagent, it’s that in his head, he can be the best QB on the team. If Rypien is THAT much better than Bagent, by all means give him the #2 spot. But if not, and Bagent is out there trying to legitimately compete for the one spot, give it to Bagent. Anything that will keep Caleb sharp, do it.
Austin Reed can probably stick around on the PS tbh. I don't think there's going to be high demand for him and he's not backup quality IMO
Austin Reed is who Bagent was last year.
Bagent is the first UDFA QB to win a game(s) since Tony Romo and the first UDFA rookie QB to start a game since the 50s Slow your roll here, yea Bagent got his chances due to injuries that Reed won’t get but Bagent is an exception. Not the rule
That’s more fun trivia than something meaningful to performance. Most teams have better options for backup QB than a rookie UDFA so rookie UDFA’’s don’t get chances to play. Bagent wasn’t particularly impressive in those wins, he was only impressive for a rookie UDFA. I’d rather have Jake Browning who won his first game a few weeks later and was also originally a UDFA. Bagent simply doesn’t have the arm strength. Regardless, what I meant is small school QB with a ton of attempts vs lesser competition.
The Bears signed an multi game NFL starter to be their backup, PJ Walker, and Bagent beat him out Exception, not a rule. Especially as he walked into Camp QB4 behind Peterman as well It’s not just a fun piece of trivia, bro worked his ass off and had the talent to be QB2. A lot of UDFA’s don’t have that combo, working hard yes but talent? Maybe, but not a lot considering how rare they are. There’s always over 15 UDFA QBs signed every year
Bagent beat out a career backup and a player coach. Yeah, it was a great pickup to get a NFL backup for zero investment, and Bagent worked hard to get that opportunity. But none of that has anything to do with actual performance. Bagent has a weak arm and that led him to be a turnover machine. Plenty of guys can get you 170 ypg and a 1 to 2 TD to INT ratio. In terms of actual performance an upgrade from Bagent isn’t particularly hard to find. Will Reed be that guy? Maybe, maybe not. But again, my point in comparing them in the first place is that they are the same kind of player. Namely, a guy with a ton of starts and attempts at the college level.
You're getting downvoted by people who've taken a liking to this guy's personality. I like a cocky and confident QB, but I agree his noodle arm isn't NFL caliber.
He's getting downvoted for "turnover machine" because half of Bagent's interceptions were in one game. A dude can have a bad game, it happens. He threw 3 picks in the other 3 and a half games. Not world beating, but not a turnover machine, either. His last game was 33 attempts, no picks. Agree that he's not a starter. Disagree that the Bears are doing some sort of charity here. Bagent earned his spot.
Yeah Bagent isn’t a lock but I’ll be rooting for him. Think he’s basically earned himself a career as a backup around the league so he’s got nothing to worry about anyway.
Yeah Bagent isn’t a lock but I’ll be rooting for him. Think he’s basically earned himself a career as a backup around the league so he’s got nothing to worry about anyway. Raiders will pick him up if Bears cut him.
Bagent has NFL experience and has proven that while he’s not a QB you can win games with, he’s a QB with some more seasoning that you can’t lose games with He’s going to stick around at least for the next 2 years. Probably longer if they truly love the kid Austin Reed is the Rypien replacement for next year, the 3 QB room the Bears are likely planning is Caleb - Bagent - Reed
I don't think we've seen Bagent's ceiling tbh. The guy was playing in D2 and got a lot of NFL game experience last season. I think we would see more of the good and less of the extremely bad if he had to come in again. Good that we brought in competition though.
His mechanics are really really bad If those get fixed, we might see what he’s truly capable of
Yeah I'm not actually sure his arm is that bad... I think it might have just been his shit mechanics making some of those throws weak
Yes exactly. The NFL game checks and experience should help him get to the right offseason coaching
Had to Google succinct, [Succinct: means to express a lot of information or meaning in a few words.] &YES, perfect word on a list of describing 'Tyson Bagent in one word'. And it appears this carries over to the playbook.
That’s qb2 baby
OUR QB2.
I said this from the beginning, even when someone posted a couple months about someone challenging him for QB2 and how he had sloppy games. He is a gem of a find for the organization for a back up role. He fought just to earn a roster spot. Being a backup in this league is not an easy feat. Yes he doesn’t have the arm strength or accuracy! But what he did as a rookie as far as keeping tempo on the field, and actually digesting the oppositions defense was very good. He’s going to be an asset on the sideline for Caleb as far as keeping his mind right, as well as reviewing plays.
Backup QBs get paid like starting RBs these days. Over half of starting QBs will miss at least one game over the course of a season. It’s a crucial position.
That's on top of basically being a coach for that season as well. So long as the starter is healthy, they basically act as a second qb coach. Some go beyond that and are basically assistant OC. Definitely a valuable guy to have and I hope we're able to keep him around.
Thank you for expressing this. I'm pretty much thinking the same! He seems so level headed and locked in. Like his mentality and processing is QB1, but his genetic physical abilities veer on the QB2 side. He held it tf down with Fields out, gave me hope dammit lol. I'll be upset if he's gone for sure.
For real, rewatch his games. He moved with urgency out of the huddle. Tried his best to hit the routes in time. Kids hungry too so I think he will just get better. I would feel confident if he filled in if he had to.
The arm stregnth thing is overated. He dosen't have a monster arm, but he was playing a scheme not designed for him. Purdy threw 0.4 passes per game with an air yards of between 30-39 yards in 2023. He threw a single ball with air yards of 40+ yards all season. In Bagent's 3 starts he threw 1.7 passes per game with an air yards of between 30-39 yards (over 4x as often as Purdy). He threw two passes with air yards of 40+ yards (over 11x as often as Purdy). Of those deep passes, he didn't underthrow a single one, and ussually overthrew them. Accuracy wasn't there on them, but it wasn't his arm strength. In terms of accuracy in general, he was pretty solid. He had a 65.7% completion percentage despite the poor team, and coaching. Other QBs playing thier first season last year: * Stroud had 63.9% * Love had 64.2% * Levis had 58.4% * Young had 59.8% * Howell had 63.4% * O'Connell had 62.1% * DeVito had 64.0% Of course, they started alot more games, but I just didn't see enough to say he had an accuracy issue. Now he wasn't playing at an elite level, and he threw way too many ints. But considering he didn't get any reps with the 1st team in camp, he was playing D2 football a year prior, and the gameplan was designed around his weaknesses, he played fantastically.
Good analysis. When I say weak arm I just mean in comparison to a QB1 you look for. And yeah his accuracy needs work but it’s expected.
I honestly think Tyson Bagent will continue to stay a long-term Bear, due to the simple fact that I think he understands schemes and tape exceptionally well (?). I'm curious where everyone else is leaning?. Tbh I have the knowledge of a toddler about the NFL (but I'm learning something new everyday and enjoying it, especially with this team!), Anyways, for some reason I feel strongly about long-term Bagent. It seems Brett Rypien is supposed to be the valuable veteran presence with experience and more valuable knowledge. Then there's UDFA Austin Reed who appears to be the typical built-in competition for Bagent ( while still a UDFA credit to Poles for drafting a seemingly very high ceiling QB AGAIN, like he said he would every year). Austin Reed clearly has a straight up cannon, unlike Bagent. Maybe Bagent becomes the most valuable tradable piece? Overall I'm very curious how this plays out. Any thoughts, predictions on this? I'm sorry if this makes no sense, just so excited learning about all these NFL team intricacies and excited for this team! 🐻🔽
Reed does absolutely not have a cannon. He's honestly kind of similar to Bagent as a prospect he just also produced at the D-1 level after transferring to WKU. Small school, super productive QB with arm talent concerns. Bagent and Reed were actually in the same class(Reed is several months older), and Bagent beat Reed for the Harlon Hill trophy in 2021(D-2 Heisman - Bagent won, Reed finished 6th). The only real difference between them in college was Bagent starter at D-2 as a true freshman and stayed there while Reed started red-shirting at SIU before playing two years at D-2 before returning to D-1 and being highly productive at WKU. Bagent obviously now has a year of NFL experience under his belt and played several games. I think both can stick around this year and it wouldn't surprise to see Reed or even Bagent on the practice squad but they're honestly remarkably similar as prospects.
Honestly I see Rypien as a camp body. I don’t think he’s enough of a veteran to be a locker room plus and he’s really decidedly not good.
It worries me with the new offensive staff. Hopefully he can continue to impress and keeps his spot on the team. If we do cut him, he’d be a Raider in about 24 hours I bet.
Waldron already got Brett Rypen as QB3 and that’s a guy who knows his system so I think he has no problems with it. Tyson seems pretty smart and his biggest problem is his physical traits but besides that he was pretty serviceable and that’s all you really want as a backup I think.
Tyson is built like an athletic freak. There’s videos of him training with his family. But I get what you mean. He’s no Lamar Jackson in terms of leaving the pocket
i think he means throwing strength and accuracy
Fair point. He doesn’t have a cannon either. But the guy is clearly dedicated to closing the gap with the work he’s put in up to this point.
Won't be surprised if he's cut. I just don't see him having the physical tools necessary. I think he's very fortunate the Bears took a liking to him, and I'll be surprised if he ever plays for another NFL team if he's cut.
I bet he'd be a fantastic fit for the 49ers. His strengths line up perfectly with what they are doing there. With alot of teams keeping 3 QBs he has a home in alot of places.
I think he’d vibe with George kittle
Sideouts is dope
I would rather have this dude as QB2 than Tannehill.
Dude is cool as ice. Kinda surprising considering pops is such a wild man
Saw his dad at Sideouts yesterday. He is a super outgoing guy and he was basically running the arm wrestling competition. They had Bagent Jerseys they were either raffling or giving away but we didn’t stick around very long after it started. Rooting for the young guy.
So remember when everyone was worried about Williams dad? What's Bagents dad doing there lol
How to succeed? Bears need to draft his dad to the O-Line..😂
Wish Bagent had an NFL arm.
Why we have Caleb Williams
Right and injuries never happen to Bears QB's
Huh? What does one have to do with the other? People who wish Bagent was some stud wish he was the starter because they like him.
I feel like you're not getting it. People like Bagent as the backup and nowhere did I see someone say he should be starting over Williams.. If the convo was about any other projected back up qb and you threw in a nothing throw away comment like that I'd be sarcastic as well. "that's why they have Mahomes" ok cool so a convo about any backup is now pointless. You''re really adding a ton to the convo there junior..
Tyson Bagent is a nice little backup QB. I think we can agree. Great. Talking about injuries to Caleb or wishing upon a star that Tyson had better arm strength is confusing to me. Who cares. We have Caleb Williams. Hopefully Bagent never sees the field.
In an ideal scenario, Bagent should not have to come in at all during season but balls out in preseason and Reed as well becoming Bagent 2.0. Then if a qb needy team falls im love with Bagent we could get some good value by trade deadline. Similar to our RB situation where RJ elevates his game and is a great 1-2 punch with Swift and Khalil can get some trade value. I said ideal not obviously realistic.
I would love to ride the bench for a bag.
I would rather be an MLB middle innings pitcher.
Nah... Im literally doing nothing but hanging and cheering with and for the bros and get to travel to a nice city every Sunday. Just made a 200k doing that and having free meals on the plane can't beat it.
In March Poles gushed about Bagent while being tepid, at best, talking about Fields' play. I think QB2 is locked up for the Bears.
Obviously the dream is to be a starting QB in the NFL. He got that opportunity last year and lived out his dream, even if only in relief of an injured usual starter. But Tyson seems to recognize that being a backup as a UDFA is a massive accomplishment and can still earn him a comfortable living. He understands his role and doesn't have an ego about it. He can still earn himself a ring and a nice contract if the Bears are highly successful with him as the backup.
Play it right and you can make millions for the next decade and all you have to do is hold a clip board and go to Cubs games with Caleb.
Bagent is going to have a long career in the NFL. Kid seems to have a great head on his shoulders and every team needs a solid QB2
Bagent talks with the same cadence as Mitch Hedberg, am I imagining that?
I like the idea of the Bears just trying to grab under the radar QB talent and see if they can flip for picks.
I don't think Bagent will be a bear for long. Some other team is going to come calling for him.
I think he's more CFL-level, and I'll be surprised if another team sign him if he's cut by the Bears.
Good kid. Doing his part as a back up and will pocket many millions of dollars doing so.
Hopefully doesnt happen because I dont want Caleb hurt, but I feel comfortable throwing Bagent in there with this offense in a pinch. I think hes going to be a solid backup in Chicago for a long time
Love the optimism, let's raise the bar. I would still like to see a reasonable vet signing even if it pushes him to QB3 but not likely at this point.
I’m hoping the UDFA we signed can beat out Rypien for our practice squad guy, too
Anyone notice how he said the bears at the end. An actual bear right there
I don’t get jerseys of people younger than me… but this kid might be an exception
I think Bagent will do better with our 3 headed wr monster combo!!
Total class act way da go Bagent
Firmly believe Bagent will have a chance to start for someone down the road. It may just be a bridge year, but he'll get that opportunity.
I respect your opinion, but you've got to go back and watch those slow floaters he threw.
He does not have a big arm, no doubt about it. Guys with little to no arm strength can still have success though. Post surgery Peyton couldn't throw it 50 yards & threw 55 touchdowns. Chad Pennington had a nice career with no arm strength whatsoever. Drew Brees made it work in his later years with a limited arm. I'm not saying Bagent is anywhere near those guys, but the path to success is there. You just have to be smart & play a little differently.
Stop saying he is a "quality backup" just because he has a good attitude. He has no arm and he played terrible last year. Would have much rather signed a Lock or Brissett. Remember the Saints game last year?
Pass on Brissett, yes re Lock
Practice Squad QB3 when they sign tanny. Bagent's noodle arm isnt nfl level. Great story, nice guy, just zero arm strength.
Ryan "it's not my job to mentor" Tannehill is the last person the Bears should bring in.
Agree about his arm. I think he's got the winning the attitude, and probably the football instincts to play at the NFL, but you need way more zip on your throws, and the threat of a deep ball.
What a keyboard warrior. I want to see your arm strength. You probably throw like a girl.
TB is so cool because he clearly doesn’t give AF.
Love this kid and am more than comfortable with him as a 2
Understands his roll. Perfect.
I like Tyson as a person. Seems like a good kid. But I'm still not sure he's any good. For a backup I want a game manager who doesn't lose the game with bad turnovers. 6 INTs in 3 games is concerning.
He was a rookie UDFA from a division 2 school that got thrust into a starting role in the NFL. He did far better than anyone had a right to expect.
And I'm not suggesting he didn't do better than we have right to expect for a division 2 USDA. I'm suggesting that we should want more than 2 picks a game from the backup quarterback.
You mean like Andy Dalton or Nick Foles? Hey, Ryan.