"Very close" doesn't really tell us anything. We already knew the competition was "close" because if it wasn't, there wouldn't be any competition at all (and some don't think there should be). By qualifying "close" with the word "very," Mangini is basically saying the competition will go on.
Very is a useless word. If something is close, then it's close. If it's very close, then guess what: It's still close!
In my opinion, nothing has changed in the QB competition between Brady and Derek. I still contend — hope — that Brady holds the edge and that Derek will have to blow him out of the water in order to win this. If Derek's performance really closed the gap on Brady, then the competition would be more than "very close."
The fact of the matter is, if Derek did in fact close the gap and make a case for himself as starter, Mangini isn't going to tell the media. He isn't going to tell the fans. In fact, he may not even tell Derek or Brady. All he'll say is, it's "very close."
Mangini said this before practice yesterday:
I’m trying to make the best decision based on all the information, giving each guy equal opportunity in the same situation and let it play out the way it plays out.Hmm ... sound familiar? It's the same spiel he's been saying all preseason. See? Nothing about the competition has changed.
To all the Derek fans out there who thinks this "very close" statement is a good sign, gimme a break. There is no new information on this QB competition, at least none that Mangini is willing to report.
Two more weeks of preseason. Then maybe, just maybe, Mangini will be ready to reveal his master plan and name his starting quarterback. Until then, it's all speculation on everyone's part — especially the media, who doesn't have anything else to report (thanks to the tight-lipped Mangini).
Go Browns!
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