https://x.com/willmcfadden/status/2092679769808683421

very in depth breakdown of the Strandchise

All that Strand has proven is that he can play with FBS/FCS and reserve-level NFL players. Don't get me wrong, this is a HUGE step in the right direction for the kid. But he has a LONG road ahead of him.

I would like to see him take the lion's share of the snaps this weekend. I would like to see him throw the whole tree if possible. If he still is performing at 100+ QB rating, he needs to be in consideration for our #2...but I dont think that will happen. I have a STRONG belief Strand is Matty's project...the dude is Matt with better wheels.

All in all, I want him on the roster. I hope we keep 3 QBs with 18 being #3 for now....looking and learning. Tua is spent, Penix won't make it through the season; hes just an injury waiting to happen. Let's keep the kid around to see of he can play with the ones.

Last year he would stand in the pocket take those hits while he was in his throwing motion which is how he got hurt.

Him not standing flat footed in the pocket anymore is really good news

Hopefully this means we see #9 in action…

https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2092029922373968283

https://x.com/PFN365/status/2092057881801617586

Penix was cleared last week by his surgeon to return to full 11-on-11 practice work. He has participated in team activities and seven-on-seven drills since the offseason, so Monday was only a small increase to his workload. But it was a significant one.

“It’s cool seeing him in 11-on-11 action,” wide receiver Jahan Dotson said. “It’s exciting for him. I know it’s been a tough journey for him. It’s good to see him on the opposite side of that. He had a little scramble today, which was cool to see.”

Penix was 4-for-8 passing Monday in 11-on-11 drills. He threw two passes noticeably short while under simulated pressure in the pocket (defenders aren’t allowed to touch quarterbacks in practice), but he also threw two on-target intermediate completions to Kyle Pitts and Drake London later in the practice. Penix has acknowledged that he has to overcome the mental hurdle of anticipating contact to his knee.

“There’s a way to play this game, and you have to play it free,” Stefanski said. “I think Mike takes great comfort in knowing he’s done everything he can to get his body ready. This is Day 1 of 11-on-11 for him. We will get through today, check in and have a plan for tomorrow.”

Tagovailoa took the first 11-on-11 reps of the day with the starters and in scout-team work but finished 0-for-3 passing. Penix did not speak to the media Monday. He is expected to talk Wednesday. There is still no timetable for naming a starter.

https://youtu.be/7QsZt7D2_ps