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Smokey123 said:
Plus in the spring game I think JG was playing with maybe 2 starters on the Oline. Taylor was in his face almost every drop back, JG has never had real action, QD has. So its no surprise QD looked better lol. Idc who wins, I just want the QB to be able to lead us to victories, Whether that's while putting up 4500 yards and being a first rounder, Or putting up 2500 yards and not getting drafted. Best case scenario IMO is QD starts and dominates, leaves early and becomes a top pick, JG stays and dominates for a year or two.
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One sack he took wouldn't have been a sack. Taylor came off the edge so fast that last sack it was crazy. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes off and jumps at the end of the year. He's going to be hell off the edge. Has the size and speed NFL scouts love.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
I said I don't think QD can win the big games for us.....
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I don't mind your stance and I don't mind you sticking by it but please stop doing the "....." like you're better than everyone else on this forum and only your opinion is the one that matters. It's extremely annoying.
 
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drvenner said:
Here's the thing. The only thing we have seen with our own eyes was the Spring game. Our local news media members, bless their hearts, have seen limited sessions with QBs and receivers, in practice situations, and without full pads. We have seen a few videos in controlled situations. I honestly don't see how any of us can make an informed decision on who is best at this point. QD looked great in the Spring game. JG looked pretty good. It means very little, IMO. I do have confidence in the coaches to put the best player out there. I do think that CBJ trusts CMC and they will make the decision together, with some input from Coach Scott.
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Trusting the coaches to play the best player early???? I can't say that yet at all(Kirkland/Jumper, Dobbs/Worley)... We've seen it before with Jones and company playing the senior/upperclassmen over the young guy if they are close. I personally think if you're an upperclassmen and a young guy is almost even with you that you shouldn't start. Pete Carroll used that policy at USC with great success. If you're older the younger guy shouldn't perform on your level. You should look like a pro after being in the system for a certain amount of time.
 
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Rishvol said:
I don't mind your stance and I don't mind you sticking by it but please stop doing the "....." like you're better than everyone else on this forum and only your opinion is the one that matters. It's extremely annoying.
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How do "....." suggest I'm better than anyone else? Explain that DUMB opinion..... Making assumptions is one thing but this is DUMB......
 
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The Breakerboy said:
Trusting the coaches to play the best player early???? I can't say that yet at all(Kirkland/Jumper, Dobbs/Worley)... We've seen it before with Jones and company playing the senior/upperclassmen over the young guy if they are close. I personally think if you're an upperclassmen and a young guy is almost even with you that you shouldn't start. Pete Carroll used that policy at USC with great success. If you're older the younger guy shouldn't perform on your level. You should look like a pro after being in the system for a certain amount of time.
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No QB would ever wait two years behind an established starter in your system. Intentional attrition. :lol: You play the best player...not the "almost as good" player with more eligibility.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
Trusting the coaches to play the best player early???? I can't say that yet at all(Kirkland/Jumper, Dobbs/Worley)... We've seen it before with Jones and company playing the senior/upperclassmen over the young guy if they are close. I personally think if you're an upperclassmen and a young guy is almost even with you that you shouldn't start. Pete Carroll used that policy at USC with great success. If you're older the younger guy shouldn't perform on your level. You should look like a pro after being in the system for a certain amount of time.
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Like I said, this year appears to be different. He has a QB coach he trusts. He got out of his comfort zone with some new assistant hires. I think he gets out of the way a lot more this year.
 
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You're a smart dude BB and your opinion is respected by most people on the board. I just don't understand the venom behind the Dormady posts. You always take a strong stand when it comes to recruits but there's something different about this QB battle and your dislike of Dormady.
 
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I really like both QB's and don't have a favorite to win the current competition, but i just have a feeling that QD could be this year's breakout superstar in the SEC.
 
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SDS asked writers if Tennessee will stay in the top 25. This was one the guys answers

Michael Bratton, news editor: Yes.
Tennessee is getting downplayed so much this offseason thanks to the loss of superstar players. While that’s understandable, it’s off base for the most part.
For as great as Dobbs was with the ball in his hands, he was never able to beat a good defense that forced him to stay in the pocket. That will change for Tennessee’s offense with Quinten Dormady likely to replace him as the team’s starting quarterback. With a more dynamic passing game and a veteran offensive line, Tennessee’s inexperienced running game will have time to gel before the SEC opener Sept. 16 in Gainesville.
Alvin Kamara did so much for the Tennessee offense the past two seasons, while that’s true, his opportunities were limited for some unknown reason. His performance against Texas A&M was legendary, but Tennessee fans only got a single glimpse of an all-around performance from the dynamic running game during his playing career on Rocky Top.
Considering Cam Sutton and Jalen Reeves-Maybin big losses isn’t accurate either; they hardly played at all last season and when Sutton did return from his broken foot, he clearly wasn’t the same player as before.
Derek Barnett is the only above mentioned player that Tennessee simply can’t replace with one man — and the Vols won’t attempt to do that. With Jonathan Kongbo, Kyle Phillips, Darrell Taylor, Deandre Johnson and Matthew Butler all rotating in at defensive end this season, Tennessee should have plenty of talent to rotate in and out in an attempt to replace the production of one-man wrecking crew Barnett.
This Tennessee team is built from the inside out with great talent and depth at both offensive and defensive line. While the perimeter talent might not jump out at you on paper, great football teams are never built on skill talent.

Butch Jones has built the Vols into an annual contender in the East and with more depth on this roster than any other under Jones, Tennessee is built to stay in the Top 25 all season long.
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Finally, Someone in the media who has done his research and knows what hes talking about!
 
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Smokey123 said:
SDS asked writers if Tennessee will stay in the top 25. This was one the guys answers




Finally, Someone in the media who has done his research and knows what hes talking about!
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It's the truth and finally a talking head did their research. I would argue Malone's production will be a cast of characters as well but to claim we are devoid of talent is absurd. As someone previously posted, we have more four and five star starters this year than we did last year. Health and less injuries is what we are looking for. If we roll into Gainesville and beat Florida again the narrative will change
 
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drvenner said:
Yeah, so inaccurate that he set records and our offense set records. Give me a freakin' break.
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People say inaccurate regarding Dobbs but I think the more accurate term (no pun intended) to describe him is inconsistent. He didn't have accuracy issues per se - he could place the ball just fine when he was on and had more than one beautiful back shoulder throw (memba that TD pass to Malone against Bama?) which is something that inaccurate passers just can't do. The problem was that sometimes he wasn't on or had too little protection to be anything but off.
 
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UTProf said:
People say inaccurate regarding Dobbs but I think the more accurate term (no pun intended) to describe him is inconsistent. He didn't have accuracy issues per se - he could place the ball just fine when he was on and had more than one beautiful back shoulder throw (memba that TD pass to Malone against Bama?) which is something that inaccurate passers just can't do. The problem was that sometimes he wasn't on or had too little protection to be anything but off.
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I can go with this. Steelers reporters are pretty much saying the same thing. It's a good thing he can have this year as a much needed redshirt (hopefully)
 
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UTProf said:
All the other writers in the same article brutalized us.
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Yup. It's ridiculous, they assume 6 players drafted=no talent left. Meanwhile UF lost like 7 on defense alone and the same guys saying we will suck are saying UF returns a great defense and will dominate again.
 
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UTProf said:
People say inaccurate regarding Dobbs but I think the more accurate term (no pun intended) to describe him is inconsistent. He didn't have accuracy issues per se - he could place the ball just fine when he was on and had more than one beautiful back shoulder throw (memba that TD pass to Malone against Bama?) which is something that inaccurate passers just can't do. The problem was that sometimes he wasn't on or had too little protection to be anything but off.
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That is much more reasonable. He did miss a few easy throws at times, but he did have consistency issues, inconsistently :) He did not always have them, but they were there, I do agree :)
 
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bigl3327 said:
I really like both QB's and don't have a favorite to win the current competition, but i just have a feeling that QD could be this year's breakout superstar in the SEC.
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Man, bigl, I've seen about 5 of your posts today in the RF and I've agreed with every one. What's that saying about great minds ?
 
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