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Leavitt and year 2 with LK
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:09 am
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:09 am
Have heard many say that 10 just needs more seasoning and will take a major step in progression in year 2 under LK. They point to the leap his qbs at OM made in the second year. Those QBs had a total of 0,3, 0, and 0 Division 1 starts (Corral, Dart, Simmons, Chambliss) before joining LK. Leavitt had 20 Div 1 starts before LK and now has 29. How much of the things he needs to improve are just what he is as a qb after 29 starts?? Can he improve a lot on the poise under pressure and TO issue all that much given he is still making them after 29 starts? 29 starts is a ton. Those qbs before were a blank slate before getting with LK. Might not make any difference but was just curious the experience each had before LK. Trying not to think too much about this past weekend so filling my thoughts with this.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:14 am to DIGGY
I wouldn't be surprised if you see more improvement from Longstreet and Clark next season.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:21 am to DIGGY
Experience always matters.
Different players, of course, have different ceilings as to their potential.
Given Leavitt's improvements over this season (after missing last year and spring camp), I'm not sure he's reached his ceiling yet. I don't expect him to develop into Joe Montana or Joe Burrow, but there is no indication that I see to suggest he has plateaued or regressed at this point. He does have some aspects to his game that I hope will improve.
Different players, of course, have different ceilings as to their potential.
Given Leavitt's improvements over this season (after missing last year and spring camp), I'm not sure he's reached his ceiling yet. I don't expect him to develop into Joe Montana or Joe Burrow, but there is no indication that I see to suggest he has plateaued or regressed at this point. He does have some aspects to his game that I hope will improve.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 10:31 am
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:22 am to DIGGY
I think it's obvious he was pretty under coached at ASU and likely developed a ton of bad habits, so yeah he had experience but not good experience.
The interceptions seem like something you just have to live with him, but the dude has to learn when to throw the ball away and not take a sack trying to make a play.
The interceptions seem like something you just have to live with him, but the dude has to learn when to throw the ball away and not take a sack trying to make a play.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:25 am to DIGGY
I think Sam has a very high opinion of himself and don't see him returning next year. My opinion is that he will enter the draft. Next year will be Longstreet or Pop
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:27 am to DIGGY
I'm gonna be that guy. I gotta say, I don't want Sam back next year.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:29 am to TDsngumbo
The Leavitt hate is unwarranted. He’s 6th in QBR.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:31 am to BilJ
His qb coach at Ax St was Justin Herberts qb coach at Oregon and had a stint in the NFL as a qb coach. Dillingham was a qb coach at Oregon, Fl st, Auburn, and Memphis. So not sure how “under coached” he was.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:31 am to DIGGY
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How much of the things he needs to improve are just what he is as a qb after 29 starts
That's a tough question to decipher, but I think the answer is in what we've seen this year.
Leavitt has made great strides from the pocket. Bama showed, that he isn't quite there yet. In particular, under pressure especially up the middle, he struggles to make good decisions and deliver the ball.
I think it's a foregone conclusion that he will be better next year. I'm very comfortable with him entering 2027. I don't think we would find a QB on the market that would give us a better outlook on paper.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:32 am to TDsngumbo
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I'm gonna be that guy. I gotta say, I don't want Sam back next year.
Bookmarked.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:32 am to DIGGY
Leavitt did not get a spring and summer to gel with the team and become the leader and get used to SEC speed.
Burrow and JD5 both developed a lot during year 2 of being in the SEC and the LSU starter.
If Leavitt has similar leadership makeup, he gets a little more used to SEC speed, and has a great offseason I think he can make a jump like the other two. Another year of maturity and leading the program might be what help makes that jump.
Burrow and JD5 both developed a lot during year 2 of being in the SEC and the LSU starter.
If Leavitt has similar leadership makeup, he gets a little more used to SEC speed, and has a great offseason I think he can make a jump like the other two. Another year of maturity and leading the program might be what help makes that jump.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:34 am to DIGGY
JD5 had a ton of starts, also at ASU, had decision/timidity problems year 1 at LSU and improved hugely. And he made that leap w/o a proven QB developer like LK. Leavitt can do it year 2, IMO. Would need to do like JD5 and work his arse off starting in spring and all through summer to get to next level.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:38 am to DIGGY
Leavitt missed the spring and most of the summer with his injury. He performs well when he’s not pressured, then he reverts to the I gotta do it all persona and makes mistakes. That’s on the coaches. Also, they HAVE to address the O line in the offseason.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:42 am to TDsngumbo
quote:I'm gonna be that guy, Sam Leavitt is a good OL away from being the best QB in the country. He's already top 5 with a shitty OL.
I'm gonna be that guy. I gotta say, I don't want Sam back next year.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:57 am to moneyg
How many of you said the same thing about JD. Yes he has playing experience but still was coming off an injury and surgery and wasn't really able to start working with the offense until fall practice with new coaches and a new offensive system. I will wait till the end of the season to judge him but I do think he has room to improve. And Oline play hasn't helped. That is one area that would help Leavitt to improve.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 10:59 am to TDsngumbo
Agree
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:06 am to DIGGY
Is Levitt using the VR tech that Jayden used to get so much better from year 1 to 2?
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:11 am to moneyg
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don't think we would find a QB on the market
What about in the building?
Posted on 11/9/26 at 11:20 am to Hamma1122
Maybe he can learn more trick plays for goal line situations if he stays another year
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