The Ringer NFL Show

QBs Most Likely to Get Benched in 2025 With Steven Ruiz

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Sep 3, 2025
Sheil welcomes Steven Ruiz from The Ringer, diving into which quarterbacks, including Daniel Jones and Justin Fields, are at risk of being benched by 2025. They analyze the pressures on these players, from past performance to fan expectations, and the tightrope acts they must perform. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent trades, including the buzz around Micah Parsons. It's a candid look at the uncertainty swirling around NFL quarterbacks and their futures.
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INSIGHT

Jones' Safety-First Fit Is Fragile

  • Steven Ruiz doubts Daniel Jones' post-injury decision-making will fit Indianapolis' needs.
  • Ruiz predicts Colts fans and staff could demand Anthony Richardson if Jones falters early.
INSIGHT

Wilson vs. Daboll Is A Job Preservation Story

  • Sheil Kapadia warns Russell Wilson can annoy coaches when he stops executing the game plan.
  • Brian Daboll may bench Wilson early to showcase rookie Jackson Dart and protect his job.
ADVICE

Don't Buy Preseason Quarterback Hype

  • Do not overvalue preseason box-score hype when judging rookie quarterbacks like Jackson Dart.
  • Watch film and expect defenses and game plans to look very different in the regular season.
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