You want terrible optics… take a look at IU FB pre-2024.I’d also have to think that it would be terrible optics for recruits. The recruited kids have to get a shot to gain experience and possibly a starting role during their IU career. Bringing in a transfer to man the backup role would be demoralizing to the young guys.
I think we need to get used to transfer QBs. It’s a unique skill set that is hard to recruit with high accuracy.
Do I like it? No.
But I like losing way less.