D.C. Dave

September 29th, 2011 at 8:57 AM ^

Shortell is a much better passer. If Gray is out, it completely changes the Minnesota gameplan. The receivers are decent, Gray can't get them the ball. The backup will make them much more balanced offensively. If anything, I think it enhances their chances. Gray is a one-dimensional quarterback.

jmblue

September 29th, 2011 at 11:03 AM ^

I don't know.  Shortell's rating (114.5) is virtually identical to Gray's (112.5) and his completion percentage is worse.  Even if he is a better passer, having him out there might make them one-dimensional in the other direction, since Gray is their best rusher by far.  Duane Bennett, their starting RB, is averaging just 3.7 YPC.