Transfer QB or Existing?

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LowKey said:
Do you all think that any QB we bring in will be better suited to run our offense than the guys we have in house?
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Probably will have a learning curve depending on previous systems he’s been in, but I really like our current QB’s. From practice reports, sounds like JM was coming on strong and his passing was pretty accurate. Sounded like GM was picking things up pretty well too, despite being a freshman. We were excited about getting these guys on campus, so I think we should roll with them and see if they can make plays like several other freshmen and young QB’s seem to do at other schools. Maybe a backup from the portal?
 
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KB vol said:
Probably will have a learning curve depending on previous systems he’s been in, but I really like our current QB’s. From practice reports, sounds like JM was coming on strong and his passing was pretty accurate. Sounded like GM was picking things up pretty well too, despite being a freshman. We were excited about getting these guys on campus, so I think we should roll with them and see if they can make plays like several other freshmen and young QB’s seem to do at other schools. Maybe a backup from the portal?
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I don't think we can guarantee any transfer QB a starting job. Anyone who comes in should be ready to compete for the position.
 
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LowKey said:
Do you all think that any QB we bring in will be better suited to run our offense than the guys we have in house?
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I think this is something not many in here are thinking about. They just assume that a proven starter like Johnson or Robertson can walk in here and be better than what we have simply because they have started somewhere else. If Heupel ran a standard or pro style offense like many other teams do then that would be the case.

But Heupel runs a unique offense. Hubbs, AP and Grant Ramey were discussing why it’s difficult for just any QB to step into Heupels offense and run it effectively. Now if this situation right now had happened last fall? Then I would be more inclined to think a transfer QB could come in and win the job. But now? Sorry I don’t see it. And just because one of these transfer QBs looks good on film or has good stats in a weaker conference doesn’t mean they can do it in the SEC.

Regardless of what anyone wants to say, there is no guarantee that any transfer QB would be able to come in here and run Heupels offense better than Merk.
 
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I posted this in a previous thread, but I thought it would be relevant here as well:

Of the 958 offensive plays we ran last year 61% were run plays and only 39% were pass plays. Regarding these pass plays, many were either unsuccessful, or were for less than 10 yards. That all said, you don’t need the second coming of Peyton Manning to do the same! In fact, you could probably put the 2nd chair, Tuba-player in there to hand the ball off 61% of the time.

So, you are telling me that a 4-star, redshirt, or the 5-star true freshman could not come close to the same numbers or results? I for one propose that they might do even better…even chancing an 11 or maybe 15-yard pass!! Perhaps, even exceeding Hooker’s numbers. GBO!
 
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Transfer: The thing they need the most is the thing that you can't teach them, power 5 game experience. The 2 or 3 crip games will not be enough experience to go against the SEC teams.
 
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This will be one of the most important decisions CJH has made. If you bring in a 2-year guy and start him you likely lose both Merk and Gmac in December. That leaves you with a Senior and a Freshman on the roster for 2026. What happens if the new guy is a flop and you still lose Merk and Gmac in December? You could also lose Brandon and 2026 turns into a disaster. Roster management is going to drive everybody crazy. Having to pick up a QB in the portal every year is going to be a tough way to sustain a program.
 
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I'm starting to wonder if we shouldn't just roll with what we have and bring in someone (like Gaston, if available). I don't see that much out there that's worth spending the Nico savings on. Use the money to get another receiver, DB, OL, and/or DL. It's not like most of these guys were rated higher than Merk or GMac.
 
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BLUTickbusdriver said:
I posted this in a previous thread, but I thought it would be relevant here as well:

Of the 958 offensive plays we ran last year 61% were run plays and only 39% were pass plays. Regarding these pass plays, many were either unsuccessful, or were for less than 10 yards. That all said, you don’t need the second coming of Peyton Manning to do the same! In fact, you could probably put the 2nd chair, Tuba-player in there to hand the ball off 61% of the time.

So, you are telling me that a 4-star, redshirt, or the 5-star true freshman could not come close to the same numbers or results? I for one propose that they might do even better…even chancing an 11 or maybe 15-yard pass!! Perhaps, even exceeding Hooker’s numbers. GBO!
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I’d also add that a QB for depth is a valid point. That said, B. Carter, M. Goree, and J. Thomas all played QB in their past. While not ideal, a backup plan, with great athletes, already on the roster, who have experience, is better than no backup plan. GBO!!
 
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I’ll ride with Merk and Gmac and not sweat it. Don’t want either to enter the portal, and I fear that will happen if a portal Qb is brought in.
 
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DonDiego said:
I'm starting to wonder if we shouldn't just roll with what we have and bring in someone (like Gaston, if available). I don't see that much out there that's worth spending the Nico savings on. Use the money to get another receiver, DB, OL, and/or DL. It's not like most of these guys were rated higher than Merk or GMac.
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Gaston is a no. Higher rating does not mean better. We need someone who can start and at least get us 9-10 wins
 
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LowKey said:
Do you all think that any QB we bring in will be better suited to run our offense than the guys we have in house?
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Most likely NO. If this had taken place in December then maybe but at this time I say run with what you have(recruited) and get another back-up in the portal. Add offensive fire power so whoever is the QB has someone reliable they can throw to. Why portal over your current players and tell them I don't trust you. Last I checked you get experience from being on the field.
 
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I'm not reading any comments about a qb's intangibles on this site.
Most importantly we need someone who is a vocal leader and one who
can demand the respect of his teammates. He must be able to efficiently
run the offense, not just complete passes. Do our current qb's have the
necessary leadership skills at this level? I don't know. Only the staff knows that.
 
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Volhoops said:
Most likely NO. If this had taken place in December then maybe but at this time I say run with what you have(recruited) and get another back-up in the portal. Add offensive fire power so whoever is the QB has someone reliable they can throw to. Why portal over your current players and tell them I don't trust you. Last I checked you get experience from being on the field.
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Agree. Carson Beck was never the man at Georgia, but he had a great line and big time backs.
 
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LowKey said:
Do you all think that any QB we bring in will be better suited to run our offense than the guys we have in house?
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Transfer QB or Existing?​

Both. A guy with real game time and a good head can be serviceable pretty quick. Both scenarios are far from ideal.

Syracuse had a decent season and UGA is the third game, but then you have another tune-up before going to Starkville, then a bye afterward. With fall session and four games before heading into the meat of SEC play, there's time for a guy to make his mark.
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You have to take one for depth if nothing else. I don't link bringing in a guy and guarantee him the starting job unless he comes from a similar system that will translate quickly. If that guy isn't out there you at least want someone who is good enough to be QB2 and protect Gmac's redshift.
 
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