Chucky always says his offensive players must practice consistently to get a start. But Brian Griese got the nod against the Falcons despite doing little more than rehab since Oct. 5.

Brian Griese got the starting nod today after barely practicing since injuring his elbow against Denver 10 weeks ago.

So where the heck was Luke McCown? Chucky has said for years that his players have to practice in order to see the field and perform in the offense. McCown took most of the No. 1 quarterback reps in practice this week, acccording to the local beat writers.

And it’s not like McCown doesn’t the know the offense; He performed solidly as a backup to Garcia last year.

Joe is not faulting Gruden for playing Griese. Heck, the guy played about as well as Brian Griese can play. But if McCown can’t beat out Son of Bob when he’s less than 100 percent, then Chucky must have lost all faith in McCown. 

Expect McCown to be wearing a different uniform next season, when he becomes a free agent.