Shanahan: Beathard Gives Us Best Chance To Win

Beathard Gives Us Best Chance To Win

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Q: Why did you make the switch from Brian Hoyer to C.J. Beathard?

A: I could see the way the game was going. I know we needed a spark and C.J. had put together a couple good weeks of practice. I knew he had been getting better. I knew he was about ready. Definitely at the time I thought he gave us the best chance to win, and I think that going forward, also.

Q: When you get a chance to digest the film, what are your takeaways from C.J.’s performance?

A: I was excited with how he played. My opinion didn’t really change. By no means was he perfect. He missed a couple things, but that always happens. I thought he came in there, didn’t hesitate, competed, the moment was not too big for him. Made a few plays in rhythm. Made a few off-schedule plays and that was a big reason we got back in that game.

Q: You were 5-for-11 on third down with him in the game. What did he do well in particular on third down?