Are you in Tune?

[slanidrac16]

With all the Qb “controversy” on this site it got me wondering.
I don’t get to watch a lot of college football, in fact hardly any until bowl time.
The pundits paint a picture of where these qb’s rank. By the time the draft gets here rankings change. Opinions change. We will hear them described as smart, strong arm, accuracy problems, leadership, a product of a college offense, blah, blah , blah.
Player A threw for 4000 yards 28 td’s and 6 int’s but doesn’t have an NFL arm.
Player B threw for 4000 yards 27 td’s and 4 int’s but played in a weak conference.
Player C threw for 2600 yards 21 td’s and 8 int’s but can create problems with his legs.

Purdy was drafted in the 7th round and is pretty good. Does Brady have to be mentioned? I know these guys are an anomaly. So I ask.

What about Clayton Tune. Can he be an NFL qb? Does this staff truly believe he can lead this team? Is he better than bringing in a guy like Fields, Rudolph or Pickett?

He’s big enough. He can run a little. His college stats were quite impressive. So why not? What does he lack. Arm strength? Smarts? Opportunity?

Could/does this staff REALLY feel Tune can step in should Kyler fall on his face in 2025 and be our starting qb moving forward?

I truly respect the opinions of about 90% of the contributors on this board even when I don’t agree. I’d love to hear your opinions on why or why not Tune can/could be the guy.

 

[Goodyear Card]

I would like to see Tune start this week, so we can see what we have. I don't see any reason to start Murray.

 

[Stout]

I wouldn't mind seeing him in action this week but in no way should we be making any future QB decision based on Tune.

 

[slanidrac16]

I wouldn't mind seeing him in action this week but in no way should we be making any future QB decision based on Tune.

That’s how most feel. But why? What does he lack?
I went back and looked at highlights at Houston and he was lights out throwing to Tank Dell and he ran the ball quite effectively.
I’m interested in understand why he’s not considered viable option for us.

Highlight reels are deceiving. I’m guessing he wasn’t playing against the Ohio States, Georgia’s and Alabama’s.

 

[kerouac9]

That’s how most feel. But why? What does he lack?
I went back and looked at highlights at Houston and he was lights out throwing to Tank Dell and he ran the ball quite effectively.
I’m interested in understand why he’s not considered viable option for us.

Highlight reels are deceiving. I’m guessing he wasn’t playing against the Ohio States, Georgia’s and Alabama’s.

Upside. He'll be 26 by the time training camp opens.

You can't just look at highlights; you have to look at what he's doing down-to-down.

 

[602 Native]

JG and the coaches have seen Tune for 2 straight years now. The coaches picked him over Ridder but he still doesn't seem to be

What is everyone hoping to get from seeing him play?

When he was drafted I really didn't understand it because he was a middling QB and he seems to be still in that same mold.

Don't see why wasting any more time on the dude is needed.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

It would definitely let teams and Murray know he was on borrowed time... why not.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

What is everyone hoping to get from seeing him play?

Read my post above.

 

[slanidrac16]

JG and the coaches have seen Tune for 2 straight years now. The coaches picked him over Ridder but he still doesn't seem to be

What is everyone hoping to get from seeing him play?

When he was drafted I really didn't understand it because he was a middling QB and he seems to be still in that same mold.

Don't see why wasting any more time on the dude is needed.

Packers sat Love for 3 years? He played for Utah St. Could Tune be looked at the same way?
In my original post I asked why? What does he lack that makes it so obvious? Too slow of a release? Arm strength? Intelligence?
I ask because I don’t know the answer.

 

[602 Native]

It would definitely let teams and Murray know he was on borrowed time... why not.

They aren't going to do that because it would ruin the culture that JG is trying to build here.

JG is a culture-building coach. He is not an Xs and Os guy like McVay or an outspoken inspirational leader like Campbell. I would say he is more of a players coach that holds dudes to accountability.

JG has said numerous times that he and K1 talk and text all the time and that he wants to win more than he does.

All these stories are typical end of the season fodder for a draft that is lite on QB talent.

Tune is a not an NFL QB and should have never been drafted.

 

[602 Native]

Packers sat Love for 3 years? Could Tune be looked at the same way?

I wish that was the case. The moment I saw Love throw a football I knew he was an NFL franchise QB. Dude has been a stud since he stepped on the field.

Tune has nothing in common with Love other than being in the NFL.

 

[JohnnyCakes]

They aren't going to do that because it would ruin the culture that JG is trying to build here.

JG is a culture-building coach. He is not an Xs and Os guy like McVay or an outspoken inspirational leader like Campbell. I would say he is more of a players coach that holds dudes to accountability.

JG has said numerous times that he and K1 talk and text all the time and that he wants to win more than he does.

All these stories are typical end of the season fodder for a draft that is lite on QB talent.

Tune is a not an NFL QB and should have never been drafted.

i'd dump Tune and get a veteran in there to back up K1.

 

[slanidrac16]

They aren't going to do that because it would ruin the culture that JG is trying to build here.

JG is a culture-building coach. He is not an Xs and Os guy like McVay or an outspoken inspirational leader like Campbell. I would say he is more of a players coach that holds dudes to accountability.

JG has said numerous times that he and K1 talk and text all the time and that he wants to win more than he does.

All these stories are typical end of the season fodder for a draft that is lite on QB talent.

Tune is a not an NFL QB and should have never been drafted.

Please tell me why you think he can’t be an NFL qb.

 

[602 Native]

Please tell me why you think he can’t be an NFL qb.

Hes been here 2 years and seen action in preseason and regular season I haven't seen single throw or play that would say he is an NFL QB.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

They aren't going to do that because it would ruin the culture that JG is trying to build here.

JG is a culture-building coach. He is not an Xs and Os guy like McVay or an outspoken inspirational leader like Campbell. I would say he is more of a players coach that holds dudes to accountability.

JG has said numerous times that he and K1 talk and text all the time and that he wants to win more than he does.

All these stories are typical end of the season fodder for a draft that is lite on QB talent.

Tune is a not an NFL QB and should have never been drafted.

I don't disagree with you in that he probably won't do it. I just think he probably should.

For the record, I was probably one of the first outspoken against Tune. I don't like him at all.

 

[Ronin]

“Tune it up”

 

[slanidrac16]

I respect all your opinions but saying he doesn’t belong other than “ Just Because” doesn’t cut it.
Maybe Harry can chime in.simply what does he lack?

 

[Chopper0080]

Please tell me why you think he can’t be an NFL qb.

He is currently a NFL QB. I don't think he can be a starting NFL QB. His draft position says he won't be. His play in year 1 says he won't be. It's really tough to play starting QB in the NFL. He hasn't shown anything that says he can.

 

[Chopper0080]

I respect all your opinions but saying he doesn’t belong other than “ Just Because” doesn’t cut it.
Maybe Harry can chime in.simply what does he lack?

This is a silly concept. Having to prove that a guy can't be a starting NFL QB is silly. The burden of proof is on the player to show he can. When Tune has been on the field...he has proven nothing.

 

[602 Native]

This is a silly concept. Having to prove that a guy can't be a starting NFL QB is silly. The burden of proof is on the player to show he can. When Tune has been on the field...he has proven nothing.

Seriously

We have all seen this dude play and so have the coaches. The only people that talk about this guy are people who want to replace K1. Zero issue getting a better QB but lets not try and elevate dudes that shouldn't even be on a practice squad.

Ewers as a backup would be 1000x better than Tune.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Sit KM and play Tune

There is nothing to lose and would guarantee we don't move down in the draft

 

[slanidrac16]

So “ just because” seems to be the standard answer but this regime has kept him on the roster for two years. So either the staff doesn’t care. The staff just doesn’t know, or there isn’t another qb on the earth that would be an upgrade.

 

[kerouac9]

We have all seen this dude play and so have the coaches.

Yes, and the coaches have been confident enough in what they've seen to make Tune the primary backup behind one of the more injury-prone starting quarterbacks in the NFL.

Clayton Tune has played 86 offensive snaps in the regular season. He's attempted 23 passes as a professional QB. No one can look at The Film and determine whether he belongs in the NFL.

The Cards liked Tune more than Desmond Ridder, who's started 18 NFL games so far.

 

[Stout]

Please tell me why you think he can’t be an NFL qb.

Please tell me what makes you think he can be an NFL starter? The burden of proof is on the CAN he do it side, and not on the negative of "show us why he can't" do it.

 

[slanidrac16]

Yes, and the coaches have been confident enough in what they've seen to make Tune the primary backup behind one of the more injury-prone starting quarterbacks in the NFL.

Clayton Tune has played 86 offensive snaps in the regular season. He's attempted 23 passes as a professional QB. No one can look at The Film and determine whether he belongs in the NFL.

The Cards liked Tune more than Desmond Ridder, who's started 18 NFL games so far.

Thank you. That’s my whole point to the post.
Simply why or why not. “Just because” is not an answer.