re: Are you More or Less Comfortable with the qb position?

Compared to last year with Lee--more comfortable. But I will say that I am less comfortable today than I was Friday. I didn't think he looked very good throwing the ball. Not terrible certainly, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I was a bit disappointed.



I think a lot of that though can be attributed to the shite gameplan that didn't allow him to get into more of a rhythm.

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at least he'll progress in his play.

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so you're ok with the decision he made on the throw from the end-zone?

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Crowd noise is not an excuse! Surely u have been to TS.The DF had better get their shite together before sec play,

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It's not an excuse, but certainly relevant when talknig about QB play (which is the topic of this thread). It was an environment that will prepare JJ to play in the SEC on the road a lot more than playing McNeese in TS.

I am not comfy considering his experience level but he has earned the right to play. He will get better. The o-line needs to step up and help him out. Our offense will get better.

I will not be comfortable until I see JJ thowing the ball down the field. You have an all SEC reciever in Lafeel and the only throws to him were 10-12 yeard out. Even the 2 TDs were only 15 yearders witha good RAC by Toliver.

don't know if Crowton was keeping him under wraps or what.

More.

Provided he doesn't suffer a concussion. Dude, learn to slide.

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Ya, throwing pick-6's takes a lot of skill

JJ>>>>>>JL

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awseome insight tigerden, congratulations and thanks for responding.

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don't know if Crowton was keeping him under wraps or what.

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It looked for all the world like they simply didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. now...that COULD be because they know something about Jefferson we don;t and they don;t want to take chances with him because they know he can;t make the throws...or it could simply have been that they didn't want to risk huge mistakes on the road in his first start of the season and crush what little confidence the offense may feel having him under center after last year.

Until I hear otherwise, I'm leaning on the later.

Ambivalent at this moment. The kid HAS to learn to avoid shots when he's running. Additionally, I was appalled at his passing form. First, no touch - everything was a hard thrown ball. Luckily, Tolliver and LaFell have great hands, but eventually some of those are going to off the pads and into the air. Secondly, his throwing motion looks like a baseball pitchers - arm really goes down and back, fully extended with a looong throwing motion. Look to see quick SEC corners slapping the ball out of his hand on the drop back passes.
I will say, his athleticism is encouraging. QB coaching has to get him to a good form, but I see it a year in the making.