The Falcoholic on Cooper Rush

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He finished his snaps on Friday with a quarterback rating of 6.8. Six. Point. Eight. That's my least favorite aspect of the preseason: I hate seeing talented, nice guys probably play themselves right out of a chance at a roster spot.
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Rush's 6.8 QBR may have played him off the roster; source fears for his spot.

Finished his snaps on Friday against the Broncos with a quarterback rating of 6.8, one of the worst possible preseason performances. The source expresses concern that Rush may have 'played himself right out of a chance at a roster spot' and notes this is the least favorite aspect of preseason—seeing talented, nice guys potentially eliminate themselves from contention.

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