I really hate it for Beck, I know he wanted this badly. Perhaps he even still has a shot. Assuming it is Gunner, everything we are seeing, hearing and feeling are extremely encouraging! Smart got emotional talking about him and spoke about the team wanting to play hard for him. His teammates have talked about how much they wanted to do it for him. Every clip or highlight video from the second half showed players pumped up about him playing. I have personally heard from one receiver early in the season who was confident Gunner was the real deal. Lastly, you could feel it in the building Sat night. When he took the field, there was an energy that is hard to describe. As a fan base, we should have been on pins and needles, but instead, it was electric.
I know people will criticize part of his play, but considering the circumstances and the limited exposure he has had, he stepped up to the plate. I have a feeling this postseason will be fun. We may be in for something special to end this season.