I don't see an endorsement for Blythe in either response. In fact, McVay would probably give the exact same answers he if was planning to start Brown.
(On the plan for working G Jamon Brown back in following his suspension and whether the right guard position is up for competition)
"When you look at it, we're going to kind of evaluate those things this week. I think (G) Austin (Blythe) has played really good football. (G) Jamon (Brown), as far as getting him back into the rhythm and different things like that, we will be mindful of that with how we practice this week. Those are things that we'll see as the week progresses."
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(On if it's his intention that Jamon Brown would take back the right guard spot when he's ready or if he is considering Austin Blythe continuing in that role)
"I think he's played really good football, talking about Austin. I think Jamon Brown – what we feel good is this is a situation where we feel like we have two starting caliber guards. As far as how we move forward, it's not a result of anything Jamon hasn't done, but the fact that these are decisions that aren't very clear-cut is because of Austin's play. He's played so well. He's done such a great job. We talk about how instrumental (Run Game Coordinator Aaron) Kromer has been with those guys in terms of the development. You see, really, all these guys are continuing to improve week in and week out, but Austin has done a really nice job. We feel like we've got two starting caliber players in Austin and Jamon."
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