Overview

• Empire Sports Media reports that Flott was named the starter opposite Paulson Adebo after a tight summer competition.
• According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, Banks will rotate in on third downs and other critical passing downs despite not starting.
• Flott delivered his best preseason by far and emphasized execution and chemistry, supporting the staff’s trust in his steadiness.
• Banks’ 2024 regression and struggles in zone coverage under coordinator Shane Bowen were key factors in the evaluation.
• Coaches highlight a matchup-driven philosophy, and nonconcurrent preseason injuries limited direct, head-to-head comparisons between the two.