Projected winner: P.J. Walker

An established relationship with the coaching staff is of utmost importance after an offseason when face-to-face interactions between players and new coaches were impossible due to the pandemic.

The lack of a preseason this year effectively crushes Grier’s opportunity to demonstrate any offseason improvement against real pro competition. Plus, any relationship he had previously established with Ron Rivera’s staff is now useless. Given the way things went in 2019, Grier would have to light the practice field on fire throughout training camp in order to earn Rhule’s trust.

Ultimately, we predict Walker’s familiarity with Rhule during his time in college combined with the flashes of skill he showed in the XFL will earn him the backup quarterback spot behind Bridgewater.

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