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What tool or skills does each QB have over the other based on scouting reports?
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:13 am
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:13 am
Jennings-----He clearly doesn't have the strongest arm. He's obviously mobile as evidenced in the Arky game and a little yesterday. Pocket presence was supposed to be a strength, but I highly doubt that report now. Accuracy was a concern coming out of HS. I am a little curious as to why he didn't have a committable offer from any of the schools who normally recruit GA athletes. (UGA, Auburn, Clemson, Bama, Tenn)
Rettig-----Accuracy and level of competition were main weaknesses/concerns coming out. Supposedly had the best release of all the QBs in the spring. Has the strongest arm aside from Mett.
Rivers------what's the deal with this guy? I know very little about him aside from his lineage. He's tall, supposedly has a weak arm, but with this many years in the system and his family lineage, couldn't he at least be a game manager like Greg Mcelroy? Why is he given virtually no shot?
Harris------I like what his highlights look like and reports are that he has a strong arm and great intangibles. The thing that concerns me are his poor mechanics according to reports. Poor mechanics usually hurt a young QB by causing them to throw INTs or throw off their accuracy. Unless you're a special talent (JFF, Philip Rivers), you rarely can get away with poor mechanics.
Of these 4, I really don't see any of them standing out. If I was a betting man, I'd bet on Jennings being the starter because for some reason the coaches love him and seem to have all but written off Rettig and Rivers.
I hope I'm wrong, because I'd love to see a true competition. Rettig has the best arm and is the pocket passer that seems to thrive in Les' offense moreso than the mobile guys. If he can show better accuracy and awareness, he may be our best chance.
Rettig-----Accuracy and level of competition were main weaknesses/concerns coming out. Supposedly had the best release of all the QBs in the spring. Has the strongest arm aside from Mett.
Rivers------what's the deal with this guy? I know very little about him aside from his lineage. He's tall, supposedly has a weak arm, but with this many years in the system and his family lineage, couldn't he at least be a game manager like Greg Mcelroy? Why is he given virtually no shot?
Harris------I like what his highlights look like and reports are that he has a strong arm and great intangibles. The thing that concerns me are his poor mechanics according to reports. Poor mechanics usually hurt a young QB by causing them to throw INTs or throw off their accuracy. Unless you're a special talent (JFF, Philip Rivers), you rarely can get away with poor mechanics.
Of these 4, I really don't see any of them standing out. If I was a betting man, I'd bet on Jennings being the starter because for some reason the coaches love him and seem to have all but written off Rettig and Rivers.
I hope I'm wrong, because I'd love to see a true competition. Rettig has the best arm and is the pocket passer that seems to thrive in Les' offense moreso than the mobile guys. If he can show better accuracy and awareness, he may be our best chance.
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Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:14 am to Moustache
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I hope I'm wrong
You usually are
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:16 am to Moustache
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Of these 4, I really don't see any of them standing out
you are always such a ray of sunshine
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:16 am to Moustache
Stache I just wish people wouldn't decide who they want before any other ever gets an opportunity.
It's as if the team sweep crowd has evolved to the 6heisman club.
It's cause division on here and it makes this place almost unbearable.
It's as if the team sweep crowd has evolved to the 6heisman club.
It's cause division on here and it makes this place almost unbearable.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:17 am to EarthwormJim
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You usually are
Okay, bud. I think the postigers, you know, the ones who were saying these same things about Jefferson are usually wrong.
I call it like I see it. Jennings did bad, even for a first start. That's not to say he's done, but he played himself out of the starting spot yesterday IMO. Instead of going into camp as the favorite to start, it should be and likely is wide open now. If he wins it back, great. But, I hope he is on a short leash and we don't have to suffer through Les sticking with another Jefferson no matter how poor the play.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:18 am to Salmon
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you are always such a ray of sunshine
I didn't mean that as in "none of them will be great", I meant that as in none of them are clearly the number 1 over the other at this point.
This post was edited on 1/2/14 at 8:19 am
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:19 am to Moustache
It appears the QB position is wide open. Obviously we will know more in the spring.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:20 am to GumboPot
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It appears the QB position is wide open
I hope so. If this staff lets Jennings go in as the favorite and we wait to lose a few before we consider changing, that would suck.
Everyone should be given a fair shot, but I'd be willing to bet $ on jennings taking snaps with the ones all spring.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:20 am to Moustache
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I meant that as in none of them are clearly the number 1 over the other at this point.
I think it is pretty clear that Jennings is in the #1 spot
Les usually likes sticking with "his guy" and I think Jennings has become that
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:21 am to Moustache
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Okay, bud. I think the postigers, you know, the ones who were saying these same things about Jefferson are usually wrong.
Why are you comparing him to Jefferson in every thread? Completely different players.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:23 am to EarthwormJim
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Why are you comparing him to Jefferson in every thread? Completely different players.
Are they completely different? both look to be a pocket QB that Les so desperately wants to be an option QB. It's scarily similar.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:23 am to Moustache
Did you watch BH last night in the skills competition? Needs a redshirt, his mechanics aren't very good and his accuracy lacks big time.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:24 am to Salmon
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I think it is pretty clear that Jennings is in the #1 spot
Les usually likes sticking with "his guy" and I think Jennings has become that
Worst thing possible for the program at this point. We better hope Jennings improves greatly. If true, Rettig should leave and Harris should go somewhere he has a chance to start in the next 2 years.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:24 am to Moustache
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both look to be a pocket QB that Les so desperately wants to be an option QB. It's scarily similar.
Jennings is a much better athlete than Jefferson. Much more fluid. Jennings also does not have Jefferson's long, wind up release.
Jennings also does not have Jefferson's whiny attitude.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:25 am to Moustache
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Are they completely different? both look to be a pocket QB that Les so desperately wants to be an option QB. It's scarily similar
Did you watch the game? Jennings ran one option play on the 2 yard line for a TD.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:25 am to DONHOGG
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Did you watch BH last night in the skills competition? Needs a redshirt, his mechanics aren't very good and his accuracy lacks big time.
That's exactly what I said about him if you read it. Should still get a fair shot though, as some guys can play well with poor mechanics and some guys can get their mechanics fixed quickly.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:26 am to DONHOGG
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Did you watch BH last night in the skills competition? Needs a redshirt, his mechanics aren't very good and his accuracy lacks big time.
I did.
He came in last out of 7-8 other qbs.
Good arm, just needs lots of work.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:26 am to Moustache
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Jennings-----He clearly doesn't have the strongest arm. He's obviously mobile as evidenced in the Arky game and a little yesterday. Pocket presence was supposed to be a strength, but I highly doubt that report now. Accuracy was a concern coming out of HS. I am a little curious as to why he didn't have a committable offer from any of the schools who normally recruit GA athletes. (UGA, Auburn, Clemson, Bama, Tenn)
A masterful game winning drive against arky mixed with yesterday's performance shows us that.....well, he's somewhere int the middle.
We will see, and yet again, another spring will be riveting.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:27 am to Moustache
I think Jennings maybe ok in a different offense. As far as the pro style I think not.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:27 am to Salmon
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Jennings is a much better athlete than Jefferson.
I have not seen this on the field, though it is probably true.
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Jennings also does not have Jefferson's long, wind up release
It's not quite as bad, but Jennings does have a long throwing motion. Go back and watch the pick 6.
Jefferson did have a much better arm though.
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Jennings also does not have Jefferson's whiny attitude.
Thank God. But, I don't think we quite know that yet. Jefferson didn't start the crying face until after his first few games, well into his 2nd year.
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