isn't going to show his hand early. The coach likely won't name his starting quarterback -- either or -- until just before with the , so that 's team can't focus on preparing for just one quarterback. It's a smart move for O'Brien, and the ambiguity advantage likely outweighs the splitting of his own reps in practice. Why give up information until forced? However, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that the team expected to start Keenum, per two sources informed of the ' plans. "Just talking to sources Jimmie Foxx Jersey involved in the situation it seems that -- who just a couple days ago was on the ' practice squad after being cut by the early in the year -- it seems he is the favorite to start over , who was brought in mid-year," Rapoport said on NFL Network's NFL AM.The reasons for going with Keenum are simple: He is more familiar with the totality of the offense having played in it during the preseason and he knows the staff. He also has more upside at this stage than Lewis and would likely be a better option to exploit a shaky secondary. Still it's always difficult to start a quarterback le s than a week after he rejoins a team. While at this point the are leaning toward Keenum, O'Brien is going to play this one close to the vest. The latest Around The NFL Podcast and recaps the ' win over the . Find more Around The NFL content on . Collin McHugh Jersey