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re: Why would Miles sign another dual-threat quarterback
Posted on 6/8/12 at 10:25 am to AlwysATgr
Posted on 6/8/12 at 10:25 am to AlwysATgr
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The problems arise when that DTQB is made the centerpiece of the O and the DTQB is not of the caliber of Tebow, Cam, et al but still gets a disproportionate amount of touches. IOW, you phase-out many of your better playmakers.
That was part of it, but the ancillary problem is when the QB was NEVER developed, failed to respond to coaching, broke down and reverted to sh!tty mechanics when things went South in the pocket, and routinely audibled OUT of the few decent pass plays we had because he didn't have the mental faculties necessary to harness his ridiculous athleticism to execute plays as they were called.
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IMO, when JJ was signed ('08) it wasn't envisioned that he would be a starter and get most of the snaps. Rather, I think they envisioned using him like RP was used in '07. After the debacle of '08, Miles abruptly changed course and the rest is history.
I think they envisioned just that. They just didn't ever count on the disconnect between JJ's brain & his body. He didn't have the chest to be where he was, in short.
Instead of instilling character and building heart and leadership, the only thing the staff did with all that effort over three years was to build ego. With disastrous results.
JJ wasn't ever the leader we needed him to be. He shirked hard MENTAL work and while he bought in physically, he never dedicated his head. Witness him declining work with very well thought of QB coaches during the offseason, etc.
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Posted on 6/8/12 at 10:50 am to sunnydaze
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People forget we were the only school to offer JJ
Pretty sure this is horribly wrong!
Posted on 6/8/12 at 10:53 am to tukiecadiere
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not in lsu game plan it dosnt
You're basing this on 1 QB....
Posted on 6/8/12 at 11:22 am to RBWilliams8
Jennings tape is pretty dynamic imo looks better than both RS and JR
Posted on 6/8/12 at 11:48 am to tukiecadiere
Omg!!!!!!! matt flynn was the best runner/ option qb when he was on the team. I hate to say it, but just cus the guy is black, doesnt mean he will be the next jj. Get ur head out your arse.
Posted on 6/8/12 at 12:12 pm to dgnx6
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dgnx6
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but just cus the guy is black, doesnt mean he will be the next jj. Get ur head out your arse.
+1,000
Posted on 6/8/12 at 12:21 pm to GeauxAggie972
Theres a big difference between Jennings, who looks to pass first and then run as opposed to Jefferson, who could run, but looked like he was trying to solve calculus when he was asked to drop back in the pocket and find an open reciever
Posted on 6/8/12 at 12:35 pm to JakeFromStateFarm
I do not understand for the life of me why people see the term 'dual-threat QB' and think that translates to another JJ. Or think that it's bad to have a QB who can run.
Like others have said, JJ really wasn't a dual threat. He was a singular threat - to run. As far as passing, he never showed consistently that he could read defenses, go through his progressions and get rid of the ball quickly for a complete pass. He locked on to guys, he held the ball too long and he often failed to recognize open receivers. His pocket instincts and ability to read and decide were horrible.
Having a dual-threat QB means having a QB that can make those reads and spot/hit the open receiver, but who can run if the pocket collapses or receivers are covered. Personally, I'd prefer a QB who can run because it gives you additional options besides simply throwing the ball away every time the pass isn't there. As long as said QB is thinking pass first, which by everything I've read, it certainly seems Jennings fits that description, then a dual-threat QB is a good thing. But people need to stop using JJ as the definition of a dual-threat QB.
Like others have said, JJ really wasn't a dual threat. He was a singular threat - to run. As far as passing, he never showed consistently that he could read defenses, go through his progressions and get rid of the ball quickly for a complete pass. He locked on to guys, he held the ball too long and he often failed to recognize open receivers. His pocket instincts and ability to read and decide were horrible.
Having a dual-threat QB means having a QB that can make those reads and spot/hit the open receiver, but who can run if the pocket collapses or receivers are covered. Personally, I'd prefer a QB who can run because it gives you additional options besides simply throwing the ball away every time the pass isn't there. As long as said QB is thinking pass first, which by everything I've read, it certainly seems Jennings fits that description, then a dual-threat QB is a good thing. But people need to stop using JJ as the definition of a dual-threat QB.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 9:02 am to Prominentwon
Prom do they lace the water in Lake Chuck with sarcasm or is it just a natural born phenom with you?
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