a camp where his release looked a little funky. So he dropped to 114. His release is fine now...so is he in the low 5* range again??? I say if his release and throwing are back to not being a concern at all, he is. Rees obviously sees how elite an athlete and talent he is and has spoken to that. He did a great job in the Blue-Gold game, after which Kelly said he continues to grow and if there was any way he could make the team better that they'd certainly consider it.
That's how it would always have to work for Buchner...not be a contender, insert yourself into the conversation, get a package to be a part in the fall, be successful in that package, finally take over some games into the season. Even Trevor Lawrence didn't start until his fourth game. Right now, Buchner is doing his part and Kelly is demonstrating his openness to that.
Seeing what has happened today...with Buchner leading the only two TD drives of the game...along with everything else I've read and know, I do think Tyler Buchner truly is the real deal. He may not get there this season, but I am more confident now than ever that he is the special type of x-factor QB that we've been looking for.