New Vol QB

[OWB]

Dual threat guys are fine as long as they know when to run and when to throw it away. Tee Martin wasn't really a true dual threat QB as much as he was just a big tough kid who could run if he HAD to.

Very true, but just the fact that the defense had to respect the fact that he could take off at any time helped us out some.

 

[OrangeEmpire]

Dual threat guys are fine as long as they know when to run and when to throw it away. Tee Martin wasn't really a true dual threat QB as much as he was just a big tough kid who could run if he HAD to.

I agree, if Vince Young is the poster boy for dual threat quarterbacks then why didn't Brad Smith and Reggie McNeal enjoy success?

Quarterbacks primary function is to throw the ball with efficiency, if he has the ability to run after all options are exhausted that is a true threat!

 

[jakez4ut]

I agree, if Vince Young is the poster boy for dual threat quarterbacks then why didn't Brad Smith and Reggie McNeal enjoy success?
Quarterbacks primary function is to throw the ball with efficiency, if he has the ability to run after all options are exhausted that is a true threat!

for me, primary reason those two guys didn't have the success is lack of talent at other positions, namely offensivle line and WR. the only threat they had for the most part was their legs.

and to me, the picture of dual threat was Mike Vick. in college at least. He was known for his passing and running....people tend to forget what an arm he had in college.

VY i guess could be considered that, but his passing has been questioned thruout his college career...there was a time a couple of years ago that he couldn't hit the walls of a barn if he was in it....he did get better last year, and made some huge throws in several games.

but i guess the overall point is taken, if you are a qb, that has any kind of vertical game, and has the ability to make plays with the ball, then you could be considered dual threat. And the only reason i say that is the pure pocket passer, i.e. Peyton Manning, Dan Marino etc....couldn't run a lick.

If you have the ablity to run, then that constitutes a dual threat, as it is intrinsic to the qb position that you should/could throw the ball with some level of efficiency.

 

[orange+white=heaven]

...and to me, the picture of dual threat was Mike Vick. in college at least. He was known for his passing and running....people tend to forget what an arm he had in college.

In college, it's been awhile and he was on the left coast, but John Elway was probably the poster boy to my mind.

 

[jakez4ut]

Fran Tarkenton should also come to mind there as well....as should STeve Young and Randall Cunningham.

 

[therickbol]

TNVolunteers23, do you have any logical reason that you don't think UTK will be able to sign a top flight QB this season? You do remember that Cutcilffe is our new OC and he has an AMAZING reputation as a top of the line QB coach. He has only coached more 1st Rd. QB draftees than just about any other QB coach in the country. And, pllllllease do not make the ridiculous comment that we won't sign a top flight QB because they are "scared" of competing with Crompton. Thats just crazy.

 

[mattvols]

Tee Martin, Vince Young and you don't like dual threat quaterbacks, do you like winning at all? these guys went 13-0

Tee Martin and Vince Young are big dual threats who can throw the ball too. They are alot slower than what are considered dual threats on rivals. They run 4.6s and 4.7s the guys we are going after run 4.3s and 4.4s. Young and Martin were both about 215-220, the guys we are going after are between 175-195. Young and Martin were built, these guys are lanky guys who will get beat up.

 

[tclowers23]

TNVolunteers23, do you have any logical reason that you don't think UTK will be able to sign a top flight QB this season? You do remember that Cutcilffe is our new OC and he has an AMAZING reputation as a top of the line QB coach. He has only coached more 1st Rd. QB draftees than just about any other QB coach in the country. And, pllllllease do not make the ridiculous comment that we won't sign a top flight QB because they are "scared" of competing with Crompton. Thats just crazy.

rick... settle down buddy... everything will be okay. i hope Cut can get a top QB in this year but we do already have Ainge, Crompton, and Stephens... a DT would be nice. don't worry, rick... i'll try not to be ridiculous... maybe you'll sleep better tonight.

 

[therickbol]

I'm settled and trust me I don't lose any sleep over message boards. I was just curious if anyone had a logical reason that we wouldn't sign a top flight QB.

 

[mattvols]

maybe because none want to come here

 

[Low Country Vol]

Success on the field will attract talent to come here at any postion. We took a hit this year and need to prove to the recruits that a 10 win season will be the norm once again on the hill. If there is a continuation of 3 to 6 loss seasons and tanking in the Peach bowl like we did two seasons in row there will be an issue of attracting major talent.

 

[tclowers23]

maybe because none want to come here

hey, this seems logical to me rick :biggrin2:

 

[therickbol]

Ha ha. Wow, that is your logical reason. Funny man.

 

[tclowers23]

Ha ha. Wow, that is your logical reason. Funny man.

I hope I'm not that funny. I hope they can find in a high profile dual threat quarterback that wants to come to Knoxville and win some ball games... I'm just not that sure they'll be able to.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

Two of the three rated QBs that we offered for 2007 have already committed elsewhere. Tyrod Taylor is the only one left. The only other QBs we have offered are Texans Joe Chaisson and G.J. Kinne. All three that are uncommitted have UT in the medium interest category along with a lot of other schools. 2006 was a great recruiting year for HS QBs which leads me to believe that this year it could be a little thin.

 

[OrangePappy]

Well, it'd sure be nice if he could work out well for us. Who was our last starting QB from Tennessee?

Was it Todd Helton or Jerry what's his name?