I know this might sound like a silly question...
But it's a question Urban and the rest of the coaching staff need to answer, and they better make the right one.
QB's on roster next year:
John Brantley RS Sr.
Trey Burton Sophomore
Jordan Reed RS Sophomore
Jeff Driskel Freshman
To everyone:
What do you think the Gators should do at Quarterback for next year?
My opinion:
I don't even think you can consider Brantley for QB next year. It's obvious he just isn't skilled. He holds the ball too long and makes poor throws. Leading us to seven wins as the quarterback won't cut it.
Now, Jordan Reed has played his way into the conversation as quarterback for next year. He is the best suited physically and possesses the skills needed to run this spread offense.
Trey Burton is a great athlete and next year, I believe we could use him as an athlete...I think he looks really good has the h-back/athlete in our formations. We can line him up and use him as receiver too and maybe the "Aaron Hernandez" position on the triple option shuffle pass.
Jeff Driskel, the #1 QB recruit in the nation, is a beast. He's a dual-threat quarterback that runs tough and has one of the strongest arms in the country. He needs to see the field next year. The Gators would be better for it. Driskel is the starting quarterback of the Gators' future.
What seems like the best option is to run a 2-QB system with Jordan Reed and Jeff Driskel. Unless the Gators want to take the growing pains of Driskel and start him all year, they need some experience at quaterback.
Since Tebow, there has been no leadership on offense. Reed could provide that leadership with a year already under his belt. His physical attributes and running style, along with Driskel's running ability and strong arm can give the Gators offensive the weapons it needs for their offense to succeed.
We have some of the best talent in the country. The future looks bright, but let's hope this season ends quickly.
Go Gators.
Good thoughts, i think reed should go in as the starter this off-season, he clealy moves the ball well, with the right mechanics he can be a poor mans cam newton, but im excited about driskel i watched him play at lakeland, hes gonna be a stud.
ReplyDeleteReed should be starter because he plays like a Florida QB of late... he can run the ball effectively when he is in trouble and can make better decisions. The only reason I consider Burton is because of his leadership skills. He needs to be on the field as much as possible next year in some way. The way he was "checking" the plays, even when Brantley threw it, showed that he knew what he was doing. Driskel should not be redshirted, he will need snaps so he can dominate his sophomore season. The future looks bright though, Go Gators!
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