Way too early REALISTIC stats for Milton

[BigOrangeTrain]

I know it’s early but I wanted see what people think. I think it’s unrealistic to think Milton will be close to Hookers overall stats. But here is what I think Milton can achieve.

3200 passing yards, 25 TDs, 10 INTs, 60% completion %
350 rushing yards 6 TDs

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

The Clemson game is how I think it turns out. Some long passes for scores, mixed in with a few surgical strikes across the middle. I can see him throwing a few more picks than HH, but not that many more. Depending on the development of running game, I can see Milton taking us where we want to go. Which should have him looking like one of the best qb's in the SEC, and in the the nation..

I'd go with 33 scores and 7 picks. Over 3000 yards passing. I don't (hope to) see him running that much. Break the pocket when necessary, but don't be out there flitting around getting hurt.

 

[IndianapolisVol]

I know it’s early but I wanted see what people think. I think it’s unrealistic to think Milton will be close to Hookers overall stats. But here is what I think Milton can achieve.

3200 passing yards, 25 TDs, 10 INTs, 60% completion %
350 rushing yards 6 TDs

I don’t think he’ll throw 10 picks, that’s almost 1 per game. Joe has yet to throw a single interception since he’s been at UT and only thrown 6 his entire career (played in 30 career games).

 

[Dudleys87]

The two couldn’t be any more different but Milton has every tool to be a C. Newton for Tennessee in 2023-24. Like another poster said I’d rather he didn’t run often but if he can create big plays or extend plays that adds another angle. I don’t think anyone wants to hold their breath every time he runs. I truly believe he has every opportunity to be that good and if he is look out college football and NYC.

Stay tuned..

 

[BruisedOrange]

I think it will take us a few years to appreciate just how special Hooker was.

Next season I think our running game will average more yardage per game, but score at about the same clip. But I also think we'll have more possessions this season, thanks to a deeper, more improved defense.

I think Milton will be fine throwing the ball, but I could see us playing more receivers per game, and only two are experienced in this offense. I'll guess that half of Milton's interceptions will be on the receiver (not that we'll know).

I'll know we're getting close to football time in Tennessee when we start seeing threads speculating about the kicking game.

 

[Hulavol]

I’ll take WAY under on the picks - I don’t he throws more than five or six all season. He just doesn’t do that at all. I would bet he has the best - easily - TD/INT ratio in the country next year.

 

[Vol8188]

I know it’s early but I wanted see what people think. I think it’s unrealistic to think Milton will be close to Hookers overall stats. But here is what I think Milton can achieve.

3200 passing yards, 25 TDs, 10 INTs, 60% completion %
350 rushing yards 6 TDs

Undersell

 

[NighthawkVol]

A) He will run. It’s part of Tennessee’s offense. Certain plays dictate that the QB runs if a coverage gives a certain look. Those plays were run against Clemson even though we had no scholarship backup. The TD to Squirrel was one of those. If the look had been there on that play (per Joe), he was to run a QB smash. Joe is big and athletic. The run will not cease to be a part of the offense.

B) As others have mentioned, 10 INTs is a ton for a guy who hasn’t thrown any at UT. I doubt he throws more than 5 or 6.

C) I think he will top 3500 yards. He has this offense down now. Milton is going to have a big year.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I see:
2200 passing yards - Because our running game will reduce his need to pass.
45 TD - Because our RBs will often get us into the red zone. And our shifty andhigh-flying WRs will be easy targets for score
8 INTs, 66% completion - For reasons already stated.
210 rushing yards 4 TDs - Wish he was, but fact is, he's just not as shifty as Hendon, and his size makes it easy to find and hit him. Also, he will have so many weapons on this team, he will mainly become a game manager.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I'll go way under that INT number, otherwise that's about what I expect too. Maybe slightly higher on the completion percentage? Also I'm not sure they'll run him much due to risk of injury.

 

[RAVOL]

Biggest question for Joe is will he improve anticipating open receiver even in Orange Bowl we had quite a few 3 outs. Not that it's a Joe problem most QB struggle with this. If he does make improvement then Joe will throw for 3700yds, 30 TD, 4 Int, rushing 240 yds because I believe our running game will be the best under Coach Heup. Which means we are again talked about Playoff team. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Manchester Vol]

3887 passing
36 TDs
7 oopses
426 rushing

 

[WillisWG]

We better hope his completion rate is higher than 60%. Last year there were 5
SEC QBs with 68% or better and the #10 62.4%

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

We better hope his completion rate is higher than 60%. Last year there were 5
SEC QBs with 68% or better and the #10 62.4%

I am a big fan of Milton. I just don’t think he is gonna come close to 68%

 

[TMvol10]

I think his completion percentage will be pretty low. Somewhere in the mid 50s. He’ll hit slants and some deep balls. I think the run game controlling the sticks is going to be huge this year. Passing game will be more boom or bust with the Miltman. Hope I’m wrong!

 

[Frosty]

7000 yards passing, 1200 running.
73 TDs, 2 INT
1 fumble; 1 fumble recovery.

15-0

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I see:
2200 passing yards - Because our running game will reduce his need to pass.
45 TD - Because our RBs will often get us into the red zone. And our shifty andhigh-flying WRs will be easy targets for score
8 INTs, 66% completion - For reasons already stated.
210 rushing yards 4 TDs - Wish he was, but fact is, he's just not as shifty as Hendon, and his size makes it easy to find and hit him. Also, he will have so many weapons on this team, he will mainly become a game manager.

You can ahead and give him the Heisman if he throws for 45 tds and runs for 4. I do think 2200 yards is a bit low for 45 tds though.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

You can ahead and give him the Heisman if he throws for 45 tds and runs for 4. I do think 2200 yards is a bit low for 45 tds though.

Not the Heisman, ESPN will see that no Vol gets that. Not even if JoMil passes for 5K yards, and 61TDs, 18 rushing TDs, and 66% passing efficiency. ESPN would give the trophy to a punter before it goes to a Vol.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Not the Heisman, ESPN will see that no Vol gets that. Not even if JoMil passes for 5K yards, and 61TDs, 18 rushing TDs, and 06% passing efficiency. ESPN would give the trophy to a punter before it goes to a Vol.

That’s hard to argue with.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I think his completion percentage will be pretty low. Somewhere in the mid 50s. He’ll hit slants and some deep balls. I think the run game controlling the sticks is going to be huge this year. Passing game will be more boom or bust with the Miltman. Hope I’m wrong!

If his completion % is that low then we will be seeing a ton of Nico

 

[WoodsmanVol]

If his completion % is that low then we will be seeing a ton of Nico

HAW-HAW! I meant 66%. My fingers don't speak as fluently as Fingers.

 

[NeverWe'llSever]

I could see 30 TDs and 6 INTs, honestly.

 

[ru4real-really?]

forget about the numbers! anybody want to join me on this limb? Joe goes number one in NFL draft next year!

 

[Adam Sandler]

I could see his stats be more eye popping than hookers in some ways. He’ll throw more picks, and have a lower completion percentage, but he should be left in the game longer than hooker was at times, should have more opportunities inside the 5 yard line than hooker did, might play an extra game if we can sneak into the playoffs somehow. If his progress on his touch is significant, he’ll connect better on the deep balls than hooker too. I also think after all the heisman hype and the tragic acl tear for hooker, the staff may make more of an effort to pad Joes stats. Sky’s the limit for Joe. How the offensive line performs will likely have a bigger impact on Joes season than anything he personally does.

 

[Vol4lifejbone]

For those who think his completion percentage is going to be 60 or below. He threw 68 percent 3 tds and 251 yards against a top defense in Clemson at the orange bowl. No way his completion percentage will be below 65 percent at the worst in my opinion.