It’s late October, and Conor and Gary find themselves assessing two very unlikely starting (or, one starting and one potential starting) quarterbacks: Sam Ehlinger in Indy and Bailey Zappe in New England.

First, what does Ehlinger create for the Colts’ offense that Matt Ryan can not? What kind of effect does his mobility have on the run game? Is it worth the trade off for what will likely make life more difficult for a play-caller? And what are the behind-the-scenes, front-office politics factors that go into a move like this?

Then, the stunning (and possibly brief) emergence of Zappe in Foxboro. Can the Patriots really justify playing him over Mac Jones? And speaking of Jones, why has he taken such a step back in his second season?

Plus, Conor recaps the dreams he’s been having about various potential trades.

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