In response to the bolded part, I know we've gone over this ad nauseam on this board, and I fundamentally agree with you. But, when discussing Mcarron specifically, it has to be mentioned that he does find something intrinsically wrong with it. He honestly might be THE most competitive player that Alabama has ever had. He certainly has to be in the top 5. The guy wants to compete. He wants to play and he wants to win. Holding a clipboard, to him, is a slap in the face. To nearly all of us we would be eternally thankful to hold that clipboard and nab a paycheck each week. Get to travel the U.S. and toss a football around AND be a millionaire - all without debilitating injures to greet us at the end of our career? Yes please.If he plays well enough and Allen gets the nod in spite of his play, he will at least guarantee himself a much longer NFL career. I know that he wants to start, but there is nothing wrong with getting paid millions of dollars each year to carry a clipboard.
I am pulling for AJ. I just feel that the deck is stacked against him with respect his chances of holding onto the starting job in Buffalo. But that doesn't mean that he won't continue to get paid very well.
But McCarron is a different breed. I don't know if he has all the physical tools to excel in the pros but he's so stinkin scrappy and competitive that it somewhat levels the playing field. If Case Keenum can get a starting deal like he did I certainly think it's within the realm of possibility for McCarron in the right scheme with the right supporting cast.