The Battlehawks will be without their starting quarterback Manny Wilkins for the remainder of the season, as he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during their latest loss. This injury comes as the team struggles to stay in playoff contention after dropping two straight games.
Key Points:
- The Battlehawks now hold a 2-2 record, marking the first time head coach Anthony Becht has experienced back-to-back losses in his coaching career.
- Max Duggan will take over at quarterback. Becht expressed full confidence in Duggan performing better now that he’ll have a full week of preparation.
- The team is eager to return to St. Louis and hopes to turn things around starting with Saturday’s matchup against the Michigan Panthers.
- Becht emphasized the importance of protecting the football and minimizing turnovers to get back in the win column.
Head coach Becht expressed his sympathy for Wilkins, saying, “Just really sick for him… we’re going to support him all the way through his recovery.” Notably, Aaron Rodgers, Wilkins’ former teammate from the Green Bay Packers, also reached out with advice and encouragement, drawing from his own Achilles injury experience.
While Wilkins approaches his 30th birthday this fall, Becht acknowledged the difficulty of returning from such an injury at that stage in a player’s career.
Despite the setback, the team sees this as an opportunity for Max Duggan, the former TCU standout, to step up and prove himself. Becht praised Duggan’s performance under pressure last game, especially since he hadn’t had many reps in practice.
“I didn’t lose any sleep,” Becht said, confident Duggan will shine with more time to prepare.
Although the early-season wins now feel distant, Becht remains optimistic. “We get to come home, reset, and we’re still right in the mix. We’re just one game out of first place.”
The Battlehawks are set to take on the Michigan Panthers this Saturday.
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