Monroe, you've said this on several threads but I just don't see how you can make that statement. If you can sleep at night with our current cast of characters then more power to you...but I am not nearly as comfortable. Lets break this down by each guy:

1.) Bates - Can't happen, won't happen. If Bates were to win the starting job my interest in the 2011 Cats would severely diminish. He simply lacks the poise and the accuracy to be a D1 QB. In fact, I think you could argue that he doesn't have the talent to even be a second or third string QB. He should have been moved to a different position long ago.

2.) Tettleton - We don't really know what he is capable of, however (as I mentioned earlier) he did not make much of his opportunities as a freshman.  That year he was 9-23 for 128 yards with 0 TDs and 2 INTS. At times he looked confused in the pocket and he would just tuck it and run if his first WR option wasn't available. He lacks size (5-11) but he does have the speed to take off and run.

3.) Snyder - Who knows? I have never seen the guy play outside of the recruiting videos where he looks competent but far from awe-inspiring. He also lacks height (6-0) but has a little speed. 

4.) Vick - A true freshman with good size (6-3) and above average speed and the ability to make people miss. His arm looks OK but nothing incredible. He may be the best all-around athlete of the young guys. But of course, he is just out of high school and needs some time.

5.) Bell - Another true freshman that is a total mystery. His recruiting videos show a guy with great athleticism but odd throwing mechanics. He strikes me as being very raw and needs at least a year or two to develop. But who knows? He could become a great one given some time.

I'm sorry but none of these guys are a sure deal. And we may have a good offensive line but we certainly don't have a game-breaking type back that we can count on to consistently take the heat off the QB. The fact is, unless we have solid production from the QB, we'll see frequent 3 and outs which will put a lot of pressure on a defense that lacks depth.

Not to mention that many of the plays he was brought in for were clearly designed runs...

For the record I'm still not convinced Bate's can't win the spot given the chance (and assuming he's matured).  Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a 3/4 year starter take the postion but Bates has a really good arm to go along with his size / speed.  He has made a few bad decisions but isn't that how you learn?  My concerns with him are vision and leadership...

Agree...Like I said though, you can immediately see improvement in arm strength from Junior to Senior film.  I'm with you...I don't think Spring ball was any indication of the level of competition we'll see in a few days between all 5 of them.

With Brazill, Dunlop, Foster, Robak, Thompson and possibly Bates out there to throw to...The possibilities are promising to say the least...

Speaking of the receiving corps...Does anyone know if N'Goumou dressed for the Spring Game?  I'm really excited about his potential...