re: WAFB "Many wonder whether Brennan, Finley, and Johnson will all make it to spring ball"

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But you're likely to get Max, TJ, who is not like another Brandon Harris, and Nussmeier. It's Brennan who can't take the chance. You don't have to go negative on TJ. Everyone sees what Max did. TJ will get better and will likely be needed down the road. His main issues are consistent foot work and mechanics. At the end of next season if Nuss is better, then and only then is LSU OK if Finley leaves. They need a 3rd QB next year with eligibility left. Brennan should not be that QB because it affect Max's ability to get to the field at worst. And it won't be if Max wins an open competition,

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Finley has the most natural ability as a pure passer. He can effortlessly make throws the others simply can't due to his arm strength and compact release. That ability allows the entire field to be wide open. That said, he's probably the most inconsistent of the 3 and is behind the other two in just general command of playing the position (Brennan has been in the program for 4 years and Johnson has a former NFL QB father to team him the nuances of the game).

If, IF, Finley and the coaching staff can work out his mechanical inconsistencies AND meld his natural physical ability with a greater understanding of the position as a whole, then he could be a very special talent. I'm sure that's why he got the first opportunity to start after Brennan's injury. That said, I suspect the staff trusts Brennan and Johnson much more at the moment. Neither can make some of the throws Finley can make. But both are less prone to boom or bust plays. You have a better idea of what you are going to get from those guys right now.

1A is Myles, 1b is Max, 1c is TJ, Nuss is not even on the radar yet. I love the competition at QB. Can't take the heat=transfer.

I worry that #2 will leave. Both Myles and Max have shown themselves to be capable of starting. If Myles loses in the Spring he's gone. If Max loses, is he willing to sit for two more years?

I mean, one is a Junior with two years left and the other two are true freshman. It’s called finally having QB depth for the first time in what, more than a decade?

Another reason I didn’t get anyone rushing to crown either Finley or Johnson the main guy already. Brennan is the starter. Easy. I’m not in a rush to throw a freshman out there just to do it.

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Can't take the heat=transfer

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Ok so which of the 3 is timid in the pocket?

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Well no fan of the media, but in this case, I think they are correct. If all 3 go through spring ball, no matter who is named the starter, somebody will transfer out by June. Just go through the scenarios.

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Not correct read. They’re suggesting all 3 won’t make it to spring ball to compete, one likely to transfer before spring game.

It may benefit a qb to start learning his new system in spring if there’s little chance he will see the field here. It’s just the way it is.

Let’s hope Myles Brennan recovers and is ready to compete in the spring.

Two of these were true freshmen. Normally they would have sat and watched for at least one or two. Years before seeing the field. Give them time to sort it out. And this year should show what happens with QB injuries