re: Les Miles when asked about the QB competition so far

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@CodyWorsham: Les Miles on LSU's spring quarterback battle: "Anthony Jennings probably has performed better on more days."

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Spring game will tell me all I need to know about who has performed better on more days.

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I'm sure Jennings has improved just like Miles would claim Jefferson did every year.

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That's a really scary things to think about cause JJ got worse each year.

you don't have to know x's and o's to see that the QB position has been the main issue.

It's well established that Miles wants the person who can run the mickey mouse offense the best as opposed to tailoring the offense to the players

The rest of the quote.

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Jennings completed 9 of 14 passes, according to Les Miles, for 200 yards and two scores, with two additional touchdowns in red zone work. Brandon Harris completed "a handful” of his 22 attempts, which Miles later clarified as "10 or 12.”

"I’ve got big hands,” he joked.

Miles talked at length about his quarterbacks, giving as close to a definitive statement on the position as he has all spring.

"Anthony Jennings probably has performed better on more days,” Miles said, "and other days it’s been Brandon Harris.”

"It’s year two,” he added. "We expect more out of them and expect them to not only execute the offense, but to also give us experience at the play caller and understand where we want to go and what we’re supposed to do. It’s heighted expectation.”

Setting a goal of completing 70 percent of the team’s passes, Miles noted that while Jennings has had the edge on more days, he’s not seeing enough separation between the two for his liking.

"I already know they’re better than they were last year,” he said. "To find a real quality quarterback and to have separation from one to the other, that’s what I’m looking for. I’m not necessarily seeing that.”

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Other notes as well.

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Miles said about half the scrimmage was spent inside the 20s working on tight zone situations. There was also some kickoff, kickoff return, and punt work.
Maquedius Bain is an early lock to start at defensive end. Miles named Lewis Neal as the likely second starter, with Clark and Teuhema in the mix, as well.
Duke Riley led all tacklers, though Miles didn't give a number. Tied for second were Jamal Adams, Jones, and Teuhema, all with six stops. Miles added that "Kendell Beckwith made some real significant speed plays defending the pass and getting to runs."
At the defensive tackle spot, Miles said Davon Godchaux and Christian LaCouture are entrenched as starters. Greg Gilmore is the early favorite as the No. 3 DT, with Frank Herron and Trey Lealaimatafao next in line

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If Jennings is going to be our starting QB I just hope he's working one three or four timing routes with the WRs. Jennings just needs to trow to a spot and trust his WRs. He'll never have the arm strength to throw a WR open.

But Brandon has that capability and it's nice to have that capability in the bank when the play breaks down a bit. Miles seem to not value QB improvisation...something Jennings does not have and something Harris is loaded with.

Discounting QB improvisation = 1.5 loses.

Oh well.

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"I already know they’re better than they were last year,” he said. "To find a real quality quarterback and to have separation from one to the other, that’s what I’m looking for. I’m not necessarily seeing that.”

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should be added to the OP

Development is the issue, yes, but these threads turn into shite fest as to why development has been a problem. It immediately turns into Les bashing even though developing QB's isn't what Miles background in coaching comes from. He's an old offensive line/TE coach. He doesn't have the pedigree & touch to develop quarterbacks.

His biggest downfall with quarterback development has been his coaching decisions & reactionary stance in bringing in someone who actually was worth a frick as a developer of quarterbacks. The program went too many years in between Jimbo Fisher & Cam Cameron. The trickle down effect is still biting us in the arse even now because there was no one ready & developed in the wings to take over for Mettenberger when he left last year.

Is this the miserable adults whining like children thread?