Interesting Article about QB Competition... Hope Zach is Correct!!

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JustFunnN'Orange said:
/www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/i-don-t-think-he-wants-to-let-go-of-that-vols-insider-says-tennessee-s-qb-competition-will-be-intense-during-fall-camp/ar-AA1IqwmX?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=78aaa88aea0449a58e212fa08a63b855&ei=61
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Thanks for the article. Hint for those short on time: the story is basically the headline.
 
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“He processes things fast, makes good decisions.” That is the one pertinent and meaningful thing I took from the article regarding GM. IF TRUE, that gets me excited. Its the most important characteristic for a QB to have in JH’s offense (and prolly any other offense). It’s why HH flourished and no other QB has during Heupel’s tenure.
 
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If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
 
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cgbtn said:
If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
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Merk will probably leave but there's no way George will. He'd be the favorite for the starting job next year. I'm pretty sure Joey is a senior.
 
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If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
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I doubt both would leave without even competing for the starting job. Brandon will be a true freshman. There will be a 3-way QB battle in 2026 and Brandon likely won't win it.
 
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cgbtn said:
If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
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I have been thinking that to. If Joey wins I don't see Merk hanging around for another QB battle next season. If Hyp thought Merk was the guy for this season, Joey with a $M NIL deal would not be here. This Brandon kid looks like a perfect fit for the O but winning the job as a freshman he would have to be outstanding.

With the wide open portal no player is going to sit the bench long.
 
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cgbtn said:
If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
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GMac will start in 26
 
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cbrown said:
“He processes things fast, makes good decisions.” That is the one pertinent and meaningful thing I took from the article regarding GM. IF TRUE, that gets me excited. Its the most important characteristic for a QB to have in JH’s offense (and prolly any other offense). It’s why HH flourished and no other QB has during Heupel’s tenure.
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^^^This^^^

Is there a better way to measure this when recruiting.
 
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The Original Fade said:
Imagine what Dobbs would've been under Heupel
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Sheesh...with Kamara, Hurd, Malone, Jennings...good grief. Those guys put up some crazy numbers with Trumpet boy at the helm, of course I think Dobbs was calling his own number and shots down the stretch. But what an offense it would have been under JH.
 
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cgbtn said:
If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
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Yall do understand both of the QBs came into the year not expecting to start right? Merk they would've already transferred if that was the stipulations. If Aguilar starts, he's gone next year anyway. So they would be in the same position, if not better than when Nico was here.
 
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Vol865 said:
Yall do understand both of the QBs came into the year not expecting to start right? Merk they would've already transferred if that was the stipulations. If Aguilar starts, he's gone next year anyway. So they would be in the same position, if not better than when Nico was here.
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Literally every team with a returning starter or highly ranked recruit coming in has to worry about transfers and depth. We are no different except we have higher ranked players than most. I’m sure Merck or GMac may look around but it probably will be after next years competition plays out.
 
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JustFunnN'Orange said:
www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/i-don-t-think-he-wants-to-let-go-of-that-vols-insider-says-tennessee-s-qb-competition-will-be-intense-during-fall-camp/ar-AA1IqwmX?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=78aaa88aea0449a58e212fa08a63b855&ei=61

/www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/i-don-t-think-he-wants-to-let-go-of-that-vols-insider-says-tennessee-s-qb-competition-will-be-intense-during-fall-camp/ar-AA1IqwmX?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=78aaa88aea0449a58e212fa08a63b855&ei=61
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We have recruited well. I am not concerned. Nico was nothing great so no great loss.
 
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cgbtn said:
If Aguilar is the starter and with a 5 star recruit inbound, I would expect both Merk and GMac to be gone in the first portal window. And I don’t think we can get anyone out of the portal with zero prospect of playing time. If those two guys sit through 2025 as backups, I think they will have done all we can ask of them. We could end up with no QB depth in 2026.
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Where would they both go and expect to start unless it's out of the SEC or the B1G, neither has enough game film IMO and if they tried the SEC or B1G they'd still be fighting for a spot.
One may decide to leave but I don't see both. Especially when 1 should be the starter next season.
 
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