The quarterbacks that will primarily backup Riley this season will be sophomore Beau Sweeney and junior Brock Mansion. Mansion did not play in the spring game, but Sweeney did. Tedford seems to optimistic about Sweeney and Mansion saying that they can both win games, but for Sweeney theres still room to get better.
I think this may be an understatement on Tedford's part. Other than the one long pass to Marvin Jones, Sweeney looked brutal. He reminded me of a lot of Longshore post-ankle injury. Sweeney has to get a lot better. Although, Tedford said that the quarterback competition is open, Sweeney really has no chance to overtake Riley unless he makes significant strides during fall camp.
Allan Bridgeford who blueshirted last season came in as highly touted 4 star prospect on rivals.com and espn.com but had shoulder surgery during the offseason and missed spring. If he is healthy he has the talent to push Sweeney and Mansion for the backup position.
Ryan Wertenberger did not look bad in spring but will likely be buried on the depth depth chart.
Incoming freshman, Austin Hinder may be the quarterback of the future for Cal. He is very good throwing on the run and has a lot of raw talent. However, he needs to work on his mechanics and footwork and is almost assuredly going to blueshirt this year.
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