re: Spring Game QB takeaways:

This QB battle is going to be tough call, but I trust this staff to make it and keep tweaking things as the season goes on, if necessary. The process and evidence-based mindset you can already see taking shape with the players is the product of a smart staff that’s going to make better personnel decisions than we’ve seen for a while.

I’m a Brennan fan just because he has stuck with the program for so long and came back when things looked really bleak a few months ago. There’s something to be said for that in this new age of NIL and easy transfers. However, I also think he’s facing one potential roadblock that no one here is talking about. We aren’t looking at a contending season this year and he’s only got one year remaining. I think the fact that this is more of a building year could play a role in who starts.

I don’t think this automatically rules Brennan out. However, I do think believe will become a bigger factor in the decision making process if he doesn’t separate himself and become the clear number 1 in Fall camp. If the race is still close at that point, there is something to be said for giving the starting job to a guy who you think is ready AND will be around for another season or two after to continue developing.

The staff may see this differently, but if they are looking to build toward being fully back to where LSU football should be in 2023 and 24, there’s a strong argument to be made that starting a guy who can be with you through that process is the right call.

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I want all of them to stay.

But I really think Brennan would be taking too big a risk making a questionable decision if he did stay.

Think about it. Nuss stays and doesn’t get the job? Oh well. He has a shot next year. One of the three is guaranteed gone next year anyway. Daniels doesn’t get the job? Oh well. He’ll still get some snaps in certain packages AND gets another chance next year. Brennan doesn’t get the job? He spends his last year of eligibility on a bench as potentially the third string QB. It is a HUGE risk. And his chances just got smaller.

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I read Damone's post as both will transfer before the season. Looking back, I'm not sure if that was what he meant.

My post was just that I expect at least one of them to stay this season. If Brennan gets the starting job I think it is likely Nuss sticks around.

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I’m a Brennan fan just because he has stuck with the program for so long and came back when things looked really bleak a few months ago. There’s something to be said for that in this new age of NIL and easy transfers. However, I also think he’s facing one potential roadblock that no one here is talking about. We aren’t looking at a contending season this year and he’s only got one year remaining. I think the fact that this is more of a building year could play a role in who starts. I don’t think this automatically rules Brennan out. However, I do think believe will become a bigger factor in the decision making process if he doesn’t separate himself and become the clear number 1 in Fall camp. If the race is still close at that point, there is something to be said for giving the starting job to a guy who you think is ready AND will be around for another season or two after to continue developing.

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I just noticed this after my last post lol. Exactly. It’s a legitimate question with the new transfer rules. Coaches may have to look at things a little different now.

I guess I’m glad I’m not a coach

I keep forgetting that we have someone in charge who knows what they’re doing. I don’t think we really need to worry about the QB situation.

Daniels is very electric with the football. I can't remember having a QB with his kind of speed. Jennings nor Jefferson were that quick or fast.

Exactly. Relative to body mass (40lbs) Jefferson was just as "quick"

Brennan will get the start as of now. He has the most experience and that in itself will get him the job for this year. The only thing that could change that is if the staff decides they want to run an option heavy offence this year, then you get Daniels. Either way, excited to see what this upcoming season will bring. We can only go up from these last 2 seasons...

Also, most likely to transfer is Nuss. He's a great player and I guarantee teams are already calling.

GEAUX TIGERS!

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Brennan will get the start as of now. He has the most experience

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Jayden Daniels has 3.5x as many pass attempts than Myles Brennan has in his career.

And another 300 running the ball.


Daniels has at least 5x as many total snaps in live-game situations at QB than Myles Brennan has

It's going to be either Brennan or Nuss when the dust settles. Both looked very good throwing the ball. The main knock with them is their lack of athleticism when the pocket breaks down. Personally I feel Nuss came away the big winner of all the QBs after this game.

Daniels looked good mainly when he is able to run. He HAS to have that option open to him...he just looked too wildly inconsistent trying to set back and deliver a ball to someone. A run-heavy spread option offense would be the best way he could thrive as a legit QB threat.

Howard looked every bit the freshman that he is. LSU is in trouble if he somehow ends up with the starting job in Year 1.