Did anyone else notice the announcers/reporters on Milton?

[TennesseeTarheel]

I have looked through a few threads and haven't really seen it noted. They talked about his running capabilities and the reporter mentioned that CJH had mentioned that he is finally healthy.

Now by all accounts he has had his troubles being a 6th year player. He is still not and will ever be Hendon Hooker. HH had more weapons and a better OL to work with. I would be hard pressed to think he will be passing for 300+ yards in any games left on the season.

Maybe we will see them open the offense on up now. How sweet would a 2RB set be with Sampson/Wright in the backfield/slot. Talk about a 3 headed monster.

Kind of a triple option. Will we include chop blocks? (Blue)

 

[Sarms58]

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He has averaged 220 yards per game this year.

And that goes well with our league leading rushing attack.

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Highly highly doubt this. He may get signed as a free agent walk on but he won't get drafted in 7 rounds of the NFL draft unless someone drafts him with plans to use him as something other than a QB, like tight end.

Typically 10 to 12 QBs get drafted every year on average. Joe is definitely not one of the top 12 QBs in college football that is looking to get drafted.

He may be a walk on at best but he will never see the field as a starter (at QB), just no. I'm sorry I'm not bashing him just saying what I think is the truth.

Why wouldn’t someone draft him just for those 99 yard Hail Mary opportunities?

 

[posivol]

Highly highly doubt this. He may get signed as a free agent walk on but he won't get drafted in 7 rounds of the NFL draft unless someone drafts him with plans to use him as something other than a QB, like tight end.

Typically 10 to 12 QBs get drafted every year on average. Joe is definitely not one of the top 12 QBs in college football that is looking to get drafted.

He may be a walk on at best but he will never see the field as a starter (at QB), just no. I'm sorry I'm not bashing him just saying what I think is the truth.

bet you a hundo he gets drafted.look at the nfl qb.s starting right now.joe has more potential than half the starters on half the teams.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

bet you a hundo he gets drafted.look at the nfl qb.s starting right now.joe has more potential than half the starters on half the teams.

We can just disagree on this one. NFL scouts are going to look at the fact that he's has 6 years in college and still hasn't figure it out. NFL teams don't develop talent they hire already proven talent. They don't hope that he has more potential they want guys who's potential has already shown up. He's not going to suddenly turn into Cam Newton magically one day. He's 23 years old not 18!

Maybe he gets in as a walk on because of his size and can be an athlete but not a QB.

If Hooker couldn't get drafted until the 3rd round and Dobbs in the 4th round there is no way Milton gets drafted. He can't throw accurately and he can't really scramble and run well.

 

[lifeisdeep]

Highly highly doubt this. He may get signed as a free agent walk on but he won't get drafted in 7 rounds of the NFL draft unless someone drafts him with plans to use him as something other than a QB, like tight end.

Typically 10 to 12 QBs get drafted every year on average. Joe is definitely not one of the top 12 QBs in college football that is looking to get drafted.

He may be a walk on at best but he will never see the field as a starter (at QB), just no. I'm sorry I'm not bashing him just saying what I think is the truth.

I didn't say he is good enough - I said he would get drafted. There is a difference. And here again, if you think he won't get drafted you clearly don't follow the NFL draft, at all. Anthony Richardson is not a great QB and went #4 overall just because he can run fast and throw far.

 

[lifeisdeep]

As already noted by another poster, Jesse Palmer on Saturday said Milton was potentially a top-ten pick. I doubt he goes that high; but it's silly to say he won't get drafted period - that's just wildly out of touch with the reality of scouts and what impresses them.

 

[GVol1966]

I don’t care if he throws for 100 or 500. Or if he runs for 50 or 250. Just don’t turn the ball over, keep moving the chains and keep winning.

I agree.
I guess all y’all that wanted to “fix” the offense last season because we scored to fast still want to fix the running game because we’re gaining to many yards

 

[UTFranklinVol]

As already noted by another poster, Jesse Palmer on Saturday said Milton was potentially a top-ten pick. I doubt he goes that high; but it's silly to say he won't get drafted period - that's just wildly out of touch with the reality of scouts and what impresses them.

Well Jeasee Palmer forgot to tell anyone who makes or tracks 2024 NFL draft picks because nobody has Milton. It would be a world stunning pick apparently.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

I didn't say he is good enough - I said he would get drafted. There is a difference. And here again, if you think he won't get drafted you clearly don't follow the NFL draft, at all. Anthony Richardson is not a great QB and went #4 overall just because he can run fast and throw far.

Anthony Richardson was highly regarded as an athletic QB in college and projected to go high in the draft, so much so he left college early for the draft. Nobody thinks that way of Milton in year 6. Right now he isn't projected by anyone to even go in the draft let alone in the 1st round. No matter how physically big he is and how far he can throw a football Milton has a very bad (and well earned) reputation for being an inaccurate passer and not making good football decisions. No matter how big and athletic a guy is no NFL scouts are going to get past that fact. We can just disagree on it. That's fine by me

 

[lifeisdeep]

Anthony Richardson was highly regarded as an athletic QB in college and projected to go high in the draft, so much so he left college early for the draft. Nobody thinks that way of Milton in year 6. Right now he isn't projected by anyone to even go in the draft let alone in the 1st round. No matter how physically big he is and how far he can throw a football Milton has a very bad (and well earned) reputation for being an inaccurate passer and not making good football decisions. No matter how big and athletic a guy is no NFL scouts are going to get past that fact. We can just disagree on it. That's fine by me

You either didn't consult many draft sites or just chose to misrepresent what you read - it took me all of five minutes to disprove your nonsense:

Joe Milton III Quarterback Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 78.4 Rank: #10 Forty: 4.63 Joe Milton III undeniably boasts a set of physical attributes that few can rival in the game. Standing at a towering 6'5" and weighing in at 235 pounds, pa...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

They have him as the #15 QB for next year's draft. They have him ahead of several SEC quarterbacks that Milton probably isn't better than - guess why? Because of his potential, which is what scouts swoon for, every year, until the end of time. Just like our coach did.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

You either didn't consult many draft sites or just chose to misrepresent what you read - it took me all of five minutes to disprove your nonsense:

Joe Milton III Quarterback Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 78.4 Rank: #10 Forty: 4.63 Joe Milton III undeniably boasts a set of physical attributes that few can rival in the game. Standing at a towering 6'5" and weighing in at 235 pounds, pa...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

They have him as the #15 QB for next year's draft. They have him ahead of several SEC quarterbacks that Milton probably isn't better than - guess why? Because of his potential, which is what scouts swoon for, every year, until the end of time. Just like our coach did.

I did consult all the draft sites I know about and it's extremely rare that 15 QBs get drafted in one year, which is the research I did lol and having 3 or 4 QBs go in the first round is about max which makes Jesse Palmers statement that much more assenine that he's a top 10 draft pick.

DraftHistory.com

www.drafthistory.com

 

[Winchester73]

If he finishes strong - or maybe even if he doesn’t, but especially if this season ends well, then I think he gets a shot somewhere. Guarantano went undrafted and had 2 shots, 49ers and Broncos. I guess it’s going to depend on what they see. I hope he does well. I try not to comment on people or players and I’ll leave it at that - check the film and decide for yourself - lots of opinions on JM for sure.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

I didn't say he is good enough - I said he would get drafted. There is a difference. And here again, if you think he won't get drafted you clearly don't follow the NFL draft, at all. Anthony Richardson is not a great QB and went #4 overall just because he can run fast and throw far.

Sounds like someone didn't want to put their money where their mouth is and bet you.
Malik Willis got drafted as a project QB
Hooker dropped from the injury and people thinking he played in a gimmick system
Dobbs doesn't have the arm strength that Milton has.
I agree with you. He'll get drafted as long as he keeps playing the way he has here lately.

 

[UTFranklinVol]

Sounds like someone didn't want to put their money where their mouth is and bet you.
Malik Willis got drafted as a project QB
Hooker dropped from the injury and people thinking he played in a gimmick system
Dobbs doesn't have the arm strength that Milton has.
I agree with you. He'll get drafted as long as he keeps playing the way he has here lately.

No sir I don't gamble or place wagers but I stand by my belief. If he ends up in the NFL it's because he was taken as an undrafted free agent. IMO nobody will waste a valuable draft pick on him. You can disagree with me if you like, it's fine it's no big deal but nothing anyone in this thread has posted has changed my mind on it. And nobody who tracks draft picks has made me think any different.

Hey if Joe goes out and throws for 300 yards and 4 TDs against Georgia and we win the game his stock will rise through the roof and nobody would be happier about that than me! But if he struggles against Missouri and Georgia and UT ends up with 3 or 4 losses and outside of the top25 I just don't see anyone caring that much about a career backup QB who got 1 year to be a starter and wasn't that great . I just don't see how a leopard changes his spots.

 

[WiseOlVol]

Give Joe credit for not trying to force throws to covered receivers.

 

[JRich]

It’s week 10. This is it. The offense doesn’t get any more “open.” The coaches are trying to win games with the players they have. Ex: Bru is out, no one else can block, no more outside WR screens.

I commend the loyalty to Joe for those that are still hopeful that he will live up to his potential, even if it’s only for a handful of games over a 6 year college career, but you guys shouldn’t get snarky because others base their opinions on what he has actually accomplished and not what he might accomplish.

 

[AndyMizunogolfer]

Kind of a triple option. Will we include chop blocks? (Blue)

Chop blocks are mandatory.

 

[AndyMizunogolfer]

What you are seeing is our "Open" offense. Not gonna re-hash the passing woe's. They have been well documented.

I think we are finally seeing designed runs. Although I think the open it up for me is him to really take full advantage of the zone read. To me there have been multiple times this year he has handed off with when the end crashed.

Agreed on the passing woe's. It is no secret that he has struggled. I am I guess more curious on if him being "injured" played more into those woe's than anyone really thought.

And I fully understand that his passing will be limited when the rushing attack is so solid. Really no reason to take the ball out of your RB's hands when they are getting 5YPC.

 

[Other_Guy]

I hope Bazooka Joe throws for 300+ against Georgia. The haters here wouldn't know what to do with themselves.

The haters: o look he's not sucking anymore. Nice!
And you: o look he's not sucking anymore. Nice!

 

[FloraVol]

The haters: o look he's not sucking anymore. Nice!
And you: o look he's not sucking anymore. Nice!

I never thought he sucked. He's 9 and 3 at Tennessee as a starter. 225 for 367 passing for 2,881 yards, 25 TDs and 4 interceptions. Add 438 yards and 6 TDs rushing. If you think that's sucking, that's a you problem, not a Joe Milton problem.

 

[adam.vol]

I hope Bazooka Joe throws for 300+ against Georgia. The haters here wouldn't know what to do with themselves.

True. However, it seems like the lovers know what to do with themselves when he throws under 150 yards.

Actually, I don’t know what you would call me. I like Joe and it’s fun watching him do well. I have also wanted to see better from him at times. Is “realistic” still a thing?

 

[KTrain]

Sounds like someone didn't want to put their money where their mouth is and bet you.
Malik Willis got drafted as a project QB
Hooker dropped from the injury and people thinking he played in a gimmick system
Dobbs doesn't have the arm strength that Milton has.
I agree with you. He'll get drafted as long as he keeps playing the way he has here lately.

If he finishes on a good note and just amazes at the combine which is not a stretch because his measurables are off the charts. With 32 teams he will get a shot.

 

[rocytop2624]

Highly highly doubt this. He may get signed as a free agent walk on but he won't get drafted in 7 rounds of the NFL draft unless someone drafts him with plans to use him as something other than a QB, like tight end.

Typically 10 to 12 QBs get drafted every year on average. Joe is definitely not one of the top 12 QBs in college football that is looking to get drafted.

He may be a walk on at best but he will never see the field as a starter (at QB), just no. I'm sorry I'm not bashing him just saying what I think is the truth.

I think you will be surprised.

 

[lifeisdeep]

No sir I don't gamble or place wagers but I stand by my belief. If he ends up in the NFL it's because he was taken as an undrafted free agent. IMO nobody will waste a valuable draft pick on him. You can disagree with me if you like, it's fine it's no big deal but nothing anyone in this thread has posted has changed my mind on it. And nobody who tracks draft picks has made me think any different.

Hey if Joe goes out and throws for 300 yards and 4 TDs against Georgia and we win the game his stock will rise through the roof and nobody would be happier about that than me! But if he struggles against Missouri and Georgia and UT ends up with 3 or 4 losses and outside of the top25 I just don't see anyone caring that much about a career backup QB who got 1 year to be a starter and wasn't that great . I just don't see how a leopard changes his spots.

I would bet you $500 that Milton gets drafted. It's asinine to suggest otherwise. This is not a JG with average height and arm strength, not to mention average speed; it's a player with physical measurables on a par with what Richardson has, and beyond Richardson when it comes to arm talent. There are probably several quarterbacks in Richardson's draft class who are better football players, and better quarterbacks, than Richardson; he got drafted #4 purely because of his measurables. Milton may not go that high, but you're high if you think he goes undrafted.