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Dan Campbell’s Comments Highlight QB2 Leader After Lions’ Loss to Dolphins
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell favors Kyle Allen as backup quarterback after Allen completed 76.9% of passes with four touchdowns in the preseason, outperforming Hendon Hooker.
- The Detroit Lions lost 24-17 to the Miami Dolphins in a preseason game on Saturday where Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker competed for the backup quarterback role.
- The QB2 competition emerged because Allen, the more experienced player, has consistently outplayed Hooker, who missed most of his rookie season rehabilitating a torn ACL.
- In the latest game, Allen successfully connected on 14 out of 17 attempts, accumulating 124 passing yards and throwing two touchdown passes. Meanwhile, Hooker completed 6 of 13 passes for a total of 61 yards but was intercepted once and posted a passer rating of 28.
- Coach Dan Campbell said, "He's playing better" and affirmed Kyle Allen's backup job is "his to lose," praising Allen's ability to make critical throws in competitive settings twice in a row.
- The Lions might keep only two quarterbacks on the roster, making Hooker's future uncertain and prompting speculation he could be traded, though Campbell said the team remains committed to helping him improve.
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Lions Facing Difficult Decision as Quarterback Battle Winds Down
The Detroit Lions went into the offseason with an open battle for the No. 2 quarterback spot behind starter Jared Goff, but that race is rapidly approaching its conclusion. Veteran Kyle Allen has outplayed former third-round pick Hendon Hooker through training camp and the team’s first three preseason games, leading head coach Dan Campbell to hint that the decision could already be made. That leaves the Lions with a difficult decision on what to…
Dan Campbell Highlights Allen's Lead in Lions' Backup QB Race
The Detroit Lions are evaluating their backup quarterback situation as Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker compete for the QB2 role behind Jared Goff. Coach Dan Campbell indicated that Allen currently has the edge due to his performance and experience, stating, "He's playing better." Allen's composure and ability to execute in pressure scenarios have impressed the coaching staff, though they are still committed to developing Hooker. The Lions will cont…
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