Daily Bullets (August 2): Cornelius Argument Is Growing, Chris Carson Fantasy Stock

The Default Option

As word continues to spill out of Stillwater that Taylor Cornelius is “the guy”, John Helsley fills us in on more context.

A year ago August, the honest sentiment around Cowboys camp went something like this: “Pray long and hard that nothing happens to Mason Rudolph.” While any team would carry such thoughts on their starter at QB, not to mention an elite QB like Rudolph, these thoughts were more aimed at the backups, Cornelius and Wudtee, who struggled to find receivers in 7-on-7 drills throughout the preseason.

Something, however, changed through the course of the 2017 season for Cornelius. And by the bowl practices, where backups and youngsters regularly get a long look while the vets grab some rest and recuperation, Cornelius raised eyebrows with the way he threw the ball and commanded the offense. That continued into and through the spring, solidifying his status with the team and the head coach. [GoPokes]

As the 2018 preseason winds down, question one remains: who will the quarterback be and how well can he perform? Pieces like the one above inch the narrative closer to thinking that Taylor Cornelius isn’t just the “best of the rest” but may be the best option available this fall.

Carson knows.

What I learned yesterday: It’s going to take a LOT for Spencer or Brown to beat out Cornelius for QB1. C̶o̶r̶n̶ ̶D̶o̶g̶ Oil Baron is beloved & everyone I spoke to would be stunned if he isn’t the starter. We know he has a leg up but that level of confidence surprised me. #okstate

— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) August 1, 2018

Chris Carson: Starting Seahawk or Naw?

Before you put on your orange sunglasses for your fantasy football draft, is Chris Carson the Seahawks’ starter or the handcuff?

I’m not buying that Carson will be the best running back for the Seahawks this year. That should be Penny if he stays healthy. And just because coach Pete Carroll is glowing about Carson at the start of training camp, it doesn’t mean Carson’s ADP should rise dramatically. But still, you should find a place for Carson on your roster, and Round 10 at No. 117 overall is a fair price.

Carson looked good as a rookie in 2017 before suffering a broken leg in Week 4 against the Colts, which ended his season. In two games before that, he scored 19 combined Fantasy points in a non-PPR league, and he was Seattle’s best running back last year. Should Penny struggle or get hurt, Carson could step into a featured role, and he’s a good lottery ticket to stash on your bench. [CBS Sports]

OSU and NCAA Notes

Mark Cooper brings an update on how all the Cowboy Basketball freshman are fitting in….Fortnite has taken over college football….Stanford’s David Shaw says the CFP should put more weight on the layout of a team’s schedule….ESPN put out a college football power rankings to start the season

Not hard to see why folks see Chuba as a good bet for newcomer of the year.

30 days to #OKstate kick-off.

No. 30 Chuba Hubbard will bring Olympic-level track speed to the field. Mike Gundy says when Hubbard hits the open field, "It's over….gone." pic.twitter.com/YTzCuOoYlb

— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) August 1, 2018

These stories are heartbreaking. Can you imagine if any of this abuse had been fatal? This on what Ohio State would have to look past to keep him was spot on.

Text messages I have obtained, an exclusive interview w/the victim & other information I have learned shows Ohio State coach Urban Meyer knew in 2015 of domestic abuse allegations against a member of his coaching staff despite his denial last week https://t.co/fcxi8GKyeI

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 1, 2018

Encouraging Jarwin reports continue to roll out of the Big D.

Blake Jarwin. https://t.co/6npO84bsNF

— Bryan Broaddus (@BryanBroaddus) August 1, 2018

This is a fascinating idea.

In all seriousness, Kansas should hire Les Miles. He would do a legit Mangino impression, find a way to win 6-7 games per year. They just need a competent coach who won’t embarrass the school.

— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) August 1, 2018

Yesterday on PFB

• What we know and need to know about fall camp
• A fast-rising 2020 cornerback received an OSU offer
• OSU added a solid athlete from Lawton to 2018 Cowboy Football
• Just FYI: PFB was down for maintenance
• Five Thoughts from golf media day for 2018

Stuff I’m Consuming

• Interesting faith-based angle in why “The wise don’t always weigh in“
• The priceless nostalgia of family roadtrips was a good read for the family man or woman
• An ex-cop rigged the McDonald’s Monopoly game and won millions