re: Matt Hayes: Jayden Daniels is LSU's QB1, and it's not close

It’s the shut up and take it crowd. Just go with the flow, babe. Having a 9-3 season ain’t that bad…

That’s about what we get with #5.

Jayden Daniels threw 3 interceptions in 371 attempts
Garrett Nussmeier threw 3 interceptions in 69 attempts

If Garrett wants to be the starter, he’s going to have to do a better job of protecting the football. You could argue that Jayden may have protected it too much.

Meh...JD5 is decent. But if you objectively view our QB's, they played about a half each against the same opponent and looked completely different.

JD5 actually played a really good game in the 1st half. He was making passes that he wasn't even attempting the previous several games. He hit WR in stride and was pretty decisive. However, that's why so many fans are frustrated by him. It would be one thing if he wasn't talented enough to make the throws, it seems like he just chooses not to pull the trigger. That definitely held the offense back this year.

Nuss came in and showed what the offense could look like with a QB pulling the trigger. He is still kind of careless with the ball but that can be corrected with coaching. Nuss was more decisive and went through his progressions much faster. He also showed more arm talent than JD5. Honestly, for many outside of LSU, it was their 1st glimpse of Nuss but they saw enough to know the kids too talented to be on the bench. Yes, JD5 can move the ball with his legs but that's because he can't move it well enough with solely his arm.

JD5 may very well be QB1 next year. Unless he stops being hesitant and starts improving with his progressions, we'll still be a 9/10 win team not in the playoffs. Right now, Nuss could easily start for half the teams in the SEC. He has so much potential and appears to have a higher ceiling than JD5.

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Those weren't the SEC Champioship Game.

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I’m not sure how that contradicts my point. They roared out to a 35-10 lead then let off the gas when the game was no longer in doubt. The prior comment said champions never let up. Those other games show that they most certainly do, as did the Kentucky game. Georgia had plenty of moments this year when they were less motivated or disinterested. The second half of a blowout fits with that pattern.

I’m not completely sold on Nuss. I want to see him in crucial situations, not when we’re getting spanked like we were against UGA. Remember, he threw that pick 6 against Southern. I’m not sure his decision making is great.

Daniels IS the QB and will be until he goes into the draft (unless he is injured or something unforseen happens). Howard will get increased snaps next year and take over the reins in 2024.

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The last poster is stupid…the reason daniels dont throw INTs is cuz he dont throw deep…he is not a down field threat

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Do you speak like this?

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Nuss certainly has a different playing style and risk assessment meter, but the above facts also matter considerably, don’t you think?

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Of course they do. All I’m saying is he’s extremely reckless with the ball. Sure, coaching can help, but thinking that because he put up great numbers vs Georgia’s backups doesn’t mean he would’ve done the same vs the rest of our schedule, especially with how frequently he turns the ball over.

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great numbers vs Georgia’s backups

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Come on, man, don’t undermine your valid concern by twisting the narrative

UGA had not let up by the time Nuss entered the game. Thats the narrative the media ran with to justify UGA being dominant.

Nuss was throwing against starters until just over 4 minutes left in the 4th. Everyone calling SB classless going for the 2pt conversion, its bcuz Kirby wasn't sure if his D would prevent Nuss from possibly tying the game at some point. He was worried from what he saw of Nuss.

Yes, Nuss had some bad throws but he also had some very good ones. Ppl keep speaking on how much JD5 can improve from this year to next, imagine the improvement Nuss could make by receiving QB1 snaps in practice AND getting real game-time reps. Nuss appeara to have a higher ceiling than Daniels. They both have essentially received the same coaching and Nuss looked light years better at passing than Daniels. He went thru his progressions faster, made decisions faster, and had much better arm talent.

JD5 had started 3 years prior to LSU and was considered to be a 7th round draft pick, at best.

The ONLY attribute he has over Nuss is experience. I think we'd be fine if Nuss left. I say that, bcuz I also think Nuss is too talented to sit the bench behind Daniels. I could see if we had Bryce Young as our starter. Man, JD5 is pretty good but no way does what he's shown indicates he's a better passer than Nuss. Nuss should transfer and get a starting spot. LSU would still be fine. Sometimes its just best for both parties.