re: check out Jennings....

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We have backs that can run. We don't need a running QB.

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This is the most asinine statement I keep reading on here. In other words, we have running backs, so we want a statute at QB? We don't want a Johnny Football, Russell Wilson, RGIII, Kaepernick, Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, Tim Tebow at QB. We don't want a QB who can make something out of nothing. That is the argument of those who do not like "dual threat" QBs to justify not having one. And it is an insane argument at best.

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This. And characterizing AJ with "escapability" skirts around the same position. It suggests AJ is not a duel threat QB, which he is. He ran options in high school well and will do the same in Tiger Stadium. No matter who starts AJ will play a lot in every game because CLM's philosophy compels opposing teams to do two things.

1) Knowing LSU will run some option plays makes them spend limited practice time preparing for that style offense -- reducing prep time for the regular power running and pocket passing game.

2) The threat of the option requires the defense to maintain outside containment. That stops the defense from loading up the middle to stop the power running game, making it more productive.