I think that confidence is in question tbh. Wasn’t long after the game the report of official visits came out. Regardless of the reasons why I don’t feel it’s “running” from competition. Like I’ve said before, they are too close in class and one of them will have a decision to make after 2020 because of it.
But people who think that Bailey is better are “obsessed”. I didn’t buy Maurer was great and just take yours and Little’s word for it...still haven’t. He’s shown something and I look forward to see IF he can keep advancing with some tape on him. I have the same philosophy towards Bailey. There’s nothing to declare without a stage. You make some good points but you have obvious bias and sometimes it ratchets up to kindergarten levels. I advocated for JG to get his full shot and he failed. Now I pass that on to other candidates by not ruling them out...works for me. Inside yourself, you KNOW that Maurer is this star that will outshine any challengers. Why can’t that be enough for you until reality catches up?
Look man. I haven’t gotten on here saying “I told you so”. I wouldn’t do that because things can change, but I know what I’ve seen for years and it was just that. Just because there are some that want to argue what I know to be fact doesn’t exclude those facts. Now you are 100% correct.... anything can happen. Bailey may come in and win the job. Should that happen Maurer will transfer or vise versa. But My stance from watching them both is based on facts from watching them both perform under pressure. Something few if any can say on this board. So my “bias” as you call it is warranted and the numbers support my claims.
Bolded makes me second guess my belief that you know a lot about football. No one who does would make such a declarative statement. Lot to like in his first start and I’ve posted such in multiple threads...but it’s an EXTREMELY short sample! DOUBTS are in no way ruled null and void based on one game. In a cognizant moment, even yourself would have to admit that there’s a lot of improvements that need to happen before he’s stamped a PROVEN product. I’ve never declared Bailey a “better talent” because no one KNOWS that...and the inverse is also unproven. Crawl, walk and then run...Coach!
I know this game like the back of my hand. I’m am and have been an avid student of the game for a very long time. Especially at the qb position. So no need to question my knowledge.
I’ve heard it before. “D4H”. It’s an old worn out insult. Lord forbid someone attack someone’s knowledge of the game and someone defends themselves with facts pertinent to the conversation. Good thing no one knows what I do for a living huh?I'm not getting in that argument, but your first paragraph sounds like someone else reincarnated
You’ve stated (multiple times) that you’re a QB coach. This isn’t about KNOWLEDGE. You’ve assessed two different players and gone all in on one. Professional background or no...it’s an opinion. Once upon a time, Bill Walsh (decently regarded NFL evaluator) declared Jake Plummer the next great QB over new talents including Peyton Manning. Scouted him and everything. True story.
It’s come up very few times and I can only remember 2 people that were respectful enough about it to warrant an answer. Littlevol and Behr. So it’s been said twice in my memory.
