He's not better than Ehlinger.
But other than that, the previous 10 years aren't the bar anymore. The day that NIL was instituted, the portal opened, and an army of Texas money came in to give Sark the ability to build the best defense since national championship game level teams the entire program changed.
Quinn was solid in 2022 with what he had. He was solid in 2023 with what he had. He was below average in 2024 with the greatness he had around him.
And twice he was in the semi finals with the ball, and potentially the game, in his hands inside the 15 yd line. And twice he failed to deliver.
Once the NIL and portal hit that no longer became good enough at the QB position for this program. The bar is raised to the heights of the best programs in the country. Being a solid college QB won't get it done. This program has greatness all throughout the roster now. It needs it at QB.
I do not know how Ewers will fare at the NFL level, but as has been pointed out for months now, he has a ton of holes in his game that doom QBs at that level. The NFL draft proved that out. Hopefully he does improve a ton and stick in the league for a while, but none of us should hold our breath for it. He's a 7th round flyer on a practice squad spot. Now it's time to look to a better and brighter future with sustained NIL fueled success and hope Arch can deliver where Ewers did not.