I know it's New Mexico State

[D-train]

Minchew is the backup to Nick Foles

http://www.ifiberone.com/columbia_basin ... 39ea4.html

[rockycola]

Minchew is the backup to Nick Foles

http://www.ifiberone.com/columbia_basin ... 39ea4.html

Good for him. I thought his 15 minutes of fame were probably over.
Gardner the Jaguar!

[D-train]

I know its NM state and N. CO but the Cougs QB is having an amazing start to the season.

[Millikin]

Foles injured;/! Minshew in!

4/4 42 yards to start

[D-train]

Foles injured;/! Minshew in!

4/4 42 yards to start

Saw that! Awesome.

[Millikin]

17/18, 215 and 1TD

Not a bad NFL start for a guy who had basically retired from playing football when WSU gave him a phone call.

[D-train]

Foles out until at least Nov. 17th Minchew will have a great opportunity here. Love stories like this.

3. Gardner Minshew makes a name for himself
Minshew was forced into Week 1 action unexpectedly when starting quarterback Nick Foles was forced from the game due to an injury. Just a few months ago, Minshew was the No. 178 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He quickly rose to No. 2 on the Jaguars' depth chart and now the team plans to move forward with him as the starter during Foles reported (6-8 weeks) absence. How did we get here so fast? Simple -- the rookie didn't miss many of his throws.

Minshew completed 22 of 25 passes for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Rather than locking on to one wide receiver and letting him do the heavy lifting, Minshew brilliantly spread the ball around to get multiple receivers involved, including Chris Conley, Dede Westbrook, and D.J. Chark. Minshew's performance game in spite of the fact that he hasn't taken any first-team reps with the offense he was forced into action with during the middle of game. Minshew's 88% completion rate was the highest in NFL history for any quarterback with at least 15 pass attempts making their NFL debut. He also set a franchise single-game completion percentage record among players who attempted at least 25 passes.

The Jaguars reportedly traded for veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, but he won't be to start in Week 2. Minshew has the job, and if he builds on what he put on tape Sunday, it will be his to keep, at least until Foles is healthy again.