Quarterback Theory of Mine

GoGATech said:
My QB theory is this: If we don't have a clear #1 emerge through fall camp/practice (and clearly we didn't/don't), then all 3 will get a start and a majority of snaps to see what they can do with meaningful snaps and PT. Granted starting vs Clemson and starting vs the Citadel aren't going to provide the same results, but you get to see how the guys react and how they handle situations that are meaningful (early snaps in a tie game against a fresh defense). Looking back now I can see it playing out as this:

T. Oliver gets the start and majority of snaps vs. Clemson because:
  • He has the most experience carryover from last season
  • We need that experience going into a hostile environment vs. a tough opponent
  • We need to focus on the run game vs Clemson to limit possession and TOP by Clemson (didn't happen quite that way though)
L. Johnson gets the start and majority of snaps vs. USF because:
  • Team with FBS talent but one we should beat, so let's see what he can do in his first real game experience vs quality opponent
  • Get him looks against the best USF has to show (early game, fresh defense) to see how he manages
  • We know they are not as good against the run and can put in TO when needed for more run-heavy offense
J. Graham gets the start and majority of snaps vs. Citadel because:
  • Get him a start against a fresh defense at the beginning of a game we should easily win
  • Inconsistency and/or turnovers may not hurt us as much in this game
  • We know he has the talent and give him most of a game to manage to see if consistency picks up
Regardless of what reports come out as to who played when and how much and why this one started and that one didn't, I can easily see a scenario like this being scripted and played out by our staff. Give all of our guys a start and come out of week 3 at 2-1 (hopefully) with a bye week to re-evaluate everything and build the offense going forward around who steps up. I have my money on Graham starting vs. the Citadel with TO taking a lot of snaps at slot/flex. If he manages well and we can build a lead, I see him playing the entire 1st half, with LJ coming in 3Q to work out some of the jitters. Hopefully we can have a decent lead in this game and if so, I would like to see Yates get some 4Q snaps.
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Great post. I hope this is exactly what happens.
 
CGC reading this saying, “I thought I had a free year.” :scared:


Simple fact is, our O has been good the last decade. It sucks now. GC is about defense and special teams. In GC’s mind, he wants to market an offense that recruits want to play in. He is trying to get us to that offense but it’s going to take time.

As fans, we have to decide if we are willing to put up with a sucky offense until GC gets what he wants.

I am, and I suspect most of us are, thought there will be bitching and moaning along the way from most of us.

But with the pieces we have, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be considerably better next year.
 
I think the schedule works out great for us right now with what we're doing with QBs and other positions. We had the least winnable ACC opponent to start with Clemson for game 1. Now we've taken the USF game (alright!), and we have the Citadel, a bye, and Temple (a team our staff is VERY familiar with) before we get into ACC play. By the end of September we'll (coaching staff included) have a much better idea of what's working, and what wrinkles we can start adding considering the personnel we use. I'm still looking for great leaps in improvement for the rest of September. Especially with the O-line getting comfortable, QB/RB mesh, TE bail outs, and QB/WRs route timing.
 
daBuzz said:
LOL no way in hell this is true. He doesn't have a free pass with the people who matter most and that's the recruits. If we only won 1 game, many of those recruits who are verbally committed would abandon ship.
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I agree, at least a winning season and a small bowl would help a lot
 
BuzzLaw said:
CGC reading this saying, “I thought I had a free year.” :scared:


Simple fact is, our O has been good the last decade. It sucks now. GC is about defense and special teams. In GC’s mind, he wants to market an offense that recruits want to play in. He is trying to get us to that offense but it’s going to take time.

As fans, we have to decide if we are willing to put up with a sucky offense until GC gets what he wants.

I am, and I suspect most of us are, thought there will be bitching and moaning along the way from most of us.

But with the pieces we have, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be considerably better next year.
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I agree except about our offense being good the last decade. Our offense was good when we had a distributor as QB. The last two seasons our offense was pathetic against above average defenses because our QB couldn’t make them pay for stacking the box. We’d put up huge numbers against bad defenses and then look totally inept against decent defenses. I loved CPJ but once he retired it was time for a change. That is why I’m patiently waiting to see a QB (Graham) who can do it with his legs and arm. This run right then left stuff won’t beat UVA, Duke, UNC, UGA, Pitt, Miami, or NC State. The biggest beneficiary of Graham at QB will be Mason. Once they have to actually cover our 3 wide set Mason will run wild in the ACC.
 
JJacket said:
A bowl of what tho?
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