ESPN Insider on Jones Hire

[tnmarktx]

Vic does not even come close to having the arm strentgh needed to play QB at the college level.

I hope not. He plays CB. LOL

 

[volsfansince4387]

As a murfreesboro resident, Stockstill could be gold.

 

[perico]

Regardless, I think it's safe to say that the days of every top QB we recruit being referred to as "Manning-like" are over. In some ways, that's a good thing because it takes a lot of pressure off them to live up to his legacy (see Bray, Tyler).

 

[bnhunt]

Tennessee did win a National Championship with a dual threat QB.

Fail. This is a common misconception about Tee Martin. He was very much a traditional pocket/pro-style QB that could run if necessary, but defnitely not a dual-threat QB.

 

[volfanCLT]

Fail. This is a common misconception about Tee Martin. He was very much a traditional pocket/pro-style QB that could run if necessary, but defnitely not a dual-threat QB.

Fail. That's what a "dual-threat" QB is. Someone who is a threat to run it as well as pass. Tee Martin was definitely a threat to take off and run with the ball.

 

[Negateer]

If the answer is yes, good hire. If no, bad hire.

/EOT

 

[Negateer]

Fail. This is a common misconception about Tee Martin. He was very much a traditional pocket/pro-style QB that could run if necessary, but defnitely not a dual-threat QB.

lol

 

[bnhunt]

Fail. That's what a "dual-threat" QB is. Someone who is a threat to run it as well as pass. Tee Martin was definitely a threat to take off and run with the ball.

I disagree. See below.

 

[bnhunt]

Fail. That's what a "dual-threat" QB is. Someone who is a threat to run it as well as pass. Tee Martin was definitely a threat to take off and run with the ball.

Just because you are a threat to take off and run with the ball does not make you a dual threat QB. The disctiniction is between pro style QBs (i.e. Peyton Manning, Tom Brady) and dual threat (i.e. Michael Vick, Randall Cunningham). Ben Roethlisberger can run, but I don't think anyone would consider him a dual threat QB. I think most people would consider Tee a traditional pro style QB when distinguishing between the two types of QBs.

 

[hog88]

Tennessee did win a National Championship with a dual threat QB.

When? T was not a "dual threat" QB he was a pocket guy that when he had to could run some to avoid pressure, but in no way was he a threat to run.

 

[bnhunt]

When? T was not a "dual threat" QB he was a pocket guy that when he had to could run some to avoid pressure, but in no way was he a threat to run.

Thank you. Exactly.

 

[bnhunt]

lol

Is that an "lol" in agreement or disagreement, Negateer

 

[Volumnus 2011]

Just because you are a threat to take off and run with the ball does not make you a dual threat QB. The disctiniction is between pro style QBs (i.e. Peyton Manning, Tom Brady) and dual threat (i.e. Michael Vick, Randall Cunningham). Ben Roethlisberger can run, but I don't think anyone would consider him a dual threat QB. I think most people would consider Tee a traditional pro style QB when distinguishing between the two types of QBs.

Racist, IMO, JIMO, TIFWIW, GBO

 

[volmoon]

If Condredge Holloway was available...

 

[NorthMSVol]

Racist, IMO, JIMO, TIFWIW, GBO

How do you figure?

 

[ChattanoogaVols]

My butt itches.

 

[howie87]

And a good coach (at the time).

Yep... Cutcliffe...

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

My butt itches.

Umm....sounds like you have a personal problem? :question:

 

[feathersax]

'k....so it narrowed down to "Butch". Glad it was Jones & not Rosie O'donnell.

 

[munsterlander]

Dual threat is old news, I want a quadruple threat QB, one who can run, pass, tackle and return punts. Other than that we are screwed.

underrated post from a fellow Bristolian

 

[esarmstrong]

And a good coach (at the time).

Emphasis added.

 

[VolinTitanTown]

You can fight over which type of QB you want; but give me a defense.

"Offense wins games, but defense wins championships"

 

[FRO]

im happy with the hire. If he was a horse and had that background, he'd be a favorite in the race......giddy up VN

And........were off....

 

[xJesusx56]

My butt itches.

Worms IMO

 

[alaVOL]

If Condredge Holloway was available...

And he was 19 years old again....