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For both a UDFA like Luke Altmyer and Josh Dobbs, who had literally joined the team days before playing in the first preseason game, both of them looked the part. But these next two weeks of games and practices will provide a lot of opportunities for both quarterbacks.
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Altmyer poised in preseason debut; competing for backup QB role.

The UDFA quarterback managed to look poised and in command in the preseason opener against Cincinnati despite inclement weather and sloppy execution; he handled procedural things like breaking the huddle on time and getting the offense set without issues, and will have opportunities over the next two weeks of games and practices to prove he deserves the backup job.

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