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Will the likely improvement of the O Line affect who is QB1 in 2023?

Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:23 pm
Posted by 00 Tech Grad
My homestead, AL
Member since Nov 2009
10713 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:23 pm
With our O line issues going into 2022, Daniels was the obvious choice for QB.

The O line in 2023 is not going to be as weak. It might actually be a strength of the team. I know Nuss still has issues with being a bit careless, and that can be coached out.

I guess it’s a good problem to have with JD, Nuss and Walker, but I believe the O line will be a factor in who starts at QB next year, just like it was this year.
This post was edited on 12/6/22 at 6:25 pm
Posted by rsbd
banks of the Mississippi
Member since Jan 2007
22168 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:40 pm to
Two future first round tackles can’t hurt..
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
47859 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:44 pm to
The Oline was fine this season and mobile QBs do not offset pressure, getting the ball out on time does.
Posted by CoolKat
Member since Apr 2016
387 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:46 pm to
I concur. O line at beginning of season definitely made Daniels the easy choice for QB1
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
8736 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:47 pm to
I wouldn’t say they were fine this year, but they definitely improved a lot.
Posted by Gus007
TN
Member since Jul 2018
11977 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:48 pm to
Time in the pocket wasn't the problem.
What happens when Nuss or other natural passing QBs are flushed out of the pocket? See Nuss when they rushed him. He got out of the pocket, scrambled to the right, and completed a pass downfield.
Daniels instincts are to avoid the rush and run downfield. He needs to keep his eyes downfield as he avoids the rush. Then he can be awesome.
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
47859 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:48 pm to
JD held the ball longer than any other SEC QB this year. Some of that is extending plays but the fact remains he had plenty of time all season.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18222 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:53 pm to
quote:

I guess it’s a good problem to have with JD, Nuss and Walker,


All 3 won’t be on the roster next year.
This post was edited on 12/6/22 at 6:53 pm
Posted by JClsutigerfan
Member since Jun 2021
577 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:56 pm to
What happens if it's Walker Howard? I know some on this board think he's best thing since sliced bread. If he wins the job this offseason then you are most likely stuck with a Redshirt Fr starting and a true freshman as the only back up.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18222 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 7:02 pm to
I believe Daniel’s is coming back. If that does happen then either Howard or Nuss hits the portal. They aren’t both sticking around to sit another year. I have a bad feeling it’s going to be Howard.
Posted by LSUPilot07
Member since Feb 2022
5722 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 9:08 pm to
Go get the center from Cincinnati in the portal and another interior lineman to compete with Dellinger, Bradford and Frazier for the 2 starting spots if Zalence Heard doesn’t push for one year one and you’ve got a pretty damn good group with the two tackles another year in. Regardless who it is they will have to prove they will be able to throw it and throw it often. Even if it’s Jayden he won’t be running near the amount he did this year. He will have to read the defense and go through his progressions more than he did this season. It was one read and run for most of the year with him.
Posted by Zippydog
metairie , La
Member since Jan 2020
453 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 9:28 pm to
Jayden can’t read a defense . Just runs like a deer in the headlights .
Posted by Cycledude
Member since Jul 2018
1716 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 10:05 pm to
I think Daniels will be back for another year. He fits what Kelly wants in a quarterback and I believe Kelly will make him the starter again. Remember Nuss and Howard were not Kelly recruits.
Posted by jeepfreak
Back in the BR
Member since Oct 2003
19433 posts
Posted on 12/6/22 at 11:14 pm to
quote:

Remember Nuss and Howard were not Kelly recruits.


Kelly was trying to flip Howard to Notre Dame before we hired him.

Posted by plance
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2007
1593 posts
Posted on 12/7/22 at 12:44 am to
quote:

The Oline was fine this season


You are kidding, right?
Kelly bit the bullet starting 2 true freshmen on the outside over what he had in-house.

The other 3 O-linemen? I don’t know how they graded out, but that group wasn’t set for most the off-season - and it wasn’t because they were good. Will any of those 3 sniff the NFL other than free agency?

Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28504 posts
Posted on 12/7/22 at 2:51 am to
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have a bad feeling it’s going to be Howard.
you don't beg for a RS then jump ship if you're not immediately named starter the next season. Makes no sense.

He and his dad have been thinking long term since he arrived.
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
47859 posts
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:11 am to
They grade out in the top 5 nationally of most offensive line metrics. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 3:12 am
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