'20 MS ATH Jimmy Holiday (UT SIGNEE)

[LittleVol]

Louisville definitely didn't almost move Lamar to WR, but I don't disagree with the rest of yer point.

You're right. I got the narrative confused about Reggie Bonnafan. Its been about 5 years. I thought before his freshman season they thought about it, but it was Bonnafan.

 

[LittleVol]

This kid doesn't have nearly the arm LJ has or had as a recruit. I think size was the concern.

I don't know about that. I think he just hasn't needed to really show his arm.

Ideally you RS him. Groom him as a QB but let him get some snaps at WR early on his RSFreshman season. Bailey or Maurer is going to be the QB for the next 4 years however that plays out.

Holliday is guy that gives us an extra dimension. Or, he could grow into an unstoppable WR??

 

[sjt18]

I don't know about that. I think he just hasn't needed to really show his arm.

Ideally you RS him. Groom him as a QB but let him get some snaps at WR early on his RSFreshman season. Bailey or Maurer is going to be the QB for the next 4 years however that plays out.

Holliday is guy that gives us an extra dimension. Or, he could grow into an unstoppable WR??

I know there are several here who want to believe he's an every down QB but the video I've seen suggests he isn't. He kind of short arms the ball. He had several opportunities to throw down field in the videos I saw... he just didn't do it well and didn't have great velocity on other throws.

He might be a guy who can be coached and developed as a QB. I am almost allergic to the word "never". I just don't see it.

He is though a very natural runner. It would be smart to get the ball in his hands as often as possible regardless of where he's lined up.

 

[Nashvegas31]

I know there are several here who want to believe he's an every down QB but the video I've seen suggests he isn't. He kind of short arms the ball. He had several opportunities to throw down field in the videos I saw... he just didn't do it well and didn't have great velocity on other throws.

He might be a guy who can be coached and developed as a QB. I am almost allergic to the word "never". I just don't see it.

He is though a very natural runner. It would be smart to get the ball in his hands as often as possible regardless of where he's lined up.

I don’t think anyone believes that. Just believe that he will be allowed to start off as a QB to prove he is or isn’t while being given packages to play immediately in wildcat and as a weapon all over

 

[k-town_king]

I know there are several here who want to believe he's an every down QB but the video I've seen suggests he isn't. He kind of short arms the ball. He had several opportunities to throw down field in the videos I saw... he just didn't do it well and didn't have great velocity on other throws.

He might be a guy who can be coached and developed as a QB. I am almost allergic to the word "never". I just don't see it.

He is though a very natural runner. It would be smart to get the ball in his hands as often as possible regardless of where he's lined up.

I see you found your newest qb bash obsession. smh

The coaches, services, and recruit all all consider him a qb.

Also you don't have to have a super strong arm to play college qb. His arm looks stronger than a Worley or Rick Clausen for sure.

He will definitely play qb in college. There are plenty of weak armed, inaccurate college qbs who can't even run. He will be a qb.

 

[peaygolf]

just get his butt to Knoxville and see how the cards are played.

 

[VOLuptuousBOOMS]

He didn’t have a particularly strong showing at the AL/MS all star game at QB. AL shut down the run game, and he struggled to pass.

Kid is a WR at the next level. Maybe a QB at Kentucky.

 

[golfballs]

I don't know about that. I think he just hasn't needed to really show his arm.

Ideally you RS him. Groom him as a QB but let him get some snaps at WR early on his RSFreshman season. Bailey or Maurer is going to be the QB for the next 4 years however that plays out.

Holliday is guy that gives us an extra dimension. Or, he could grow into an unstoppable WR??

A la Jennings

 

[keenobserver]

I'd give this kid jersey #15

 

[millst987]

WANT

 

[LittleVol]

A la Jennings

We would be so lucky!

 

[keenobserver]

This would be a huge get. I like him as a WR too.... This guy could easily play QB for a P5 offense suited to his skill set....

 

[sjt18]

I don’t think anyone believes that. Just believe that he will be allowed to start off as a QB to prove he is or isn’t while being given packages to play immediately in wildcat and as a weapon all over

You must have missed it. There are several here insisting he's "the guy".

 

[bigl3327]

You must have missed it. There are several here insisting he's "the guy".

I haven't seen anyone say he's "the guy" at QB. Harrison Bailey is the future at QB until proven otherwise.

 

[sjt18]

I see you found your newest qb bash obsession. smh

Nope. Just commenting on a kid and hoping no one is setting unrealistic expectations in front of him. He doesn't show a strong arm. He's got sort of a short arm delivery. Just go watch his video. Then watch JG. Like I have ALWAYS said... JG throws a beautiful pass. His motion is just a little long but he gets a lot behind the ball. Holiday doesn't throw like that... or like HB, BM, or JT.

The coaches, services, and recruit all all consider him a qb.

Most seem to consider him an "athlete". It probably hurts his rating that some consider him a DT QB.

Also you don't have to have a super strong arm to play college qb. His arm looks stronger than a Worley or Rick Clausen for sure.

No. It doesn't. It is a lot more like Suggs... maybe. If you can muster up 10 honest, objective minutes... just watch his highlights. His throwing motion has issues and he doesn't get a lot on the ball.

He will definitely play qb in college. There are plenty of weak armed, inaccurate college qbs who can't even run. He will be a qb.

He may play QB in college. There are systems where he would have a low but credible chance at producing. But he doesn't have the kind of arm necessary to play in UT's system and succeed unless they can change his throwing motion and improve his velocity.

 

[sjt18]

I haven't seen anyone say he's "the guy" at QB. Harrison Bailey is the future at QB until proven otherwise.

Read k-town's post above. Then there's lexy who gets all kinds of offended if you suggest this kid isn't a QB. He and k-town were all over HB's jock strap before... now they think this guys is the one.

If you read enough of their posts it will become obvious why.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

This guy is a great athlete...long way to go to be a QB. He's Lynn Bowden right now. Great runner, is capable of throwing it some, but he's not going to come close to beating anyone with his arm.

 

[Catbone]

A la Jennings

Allah Jennings*

 

[rgvol]

Sounds like he will get his first shot at QB. I think the most common line of thought is that he starts there and ends up at WR or another skill position, a la Jennings.

Knowing CJP he may end up at corner. (Kidding)

 

[Jackcrevol]

Allah Jennings*

 

[k-town_king]

Read k-town's post above. Then there's lexy who gets all kinds of offended if you suggest this kid isn't a QB. He and k-town were all over HB's jock strap before... now they think this guys is the one.

If you read enough of their posts it will become obvious why.

I think Bailey is a much better qb. That doesn't mean this kid is bad. So what are you talking about? I'm still just as high on HB. This kid has potential though.

 

[johnfnkelly]

wonder if chaney uses holiday/ bailey similarly to how mullen uses trask/ jones.

 

[gorockytop98]

Just get me these 4.4 guys and we'll figure it out.

 

[31VFL]

CB to the Vols by Callahan.

 

[SweetasSoda]

CB to the Vols by Callahan.

Boom!