Questions about Bailey, Henden Hooker and red shirting

[BigOrangeTrain]

First question. Does anyone think Bailey starts this year? I would have said he was a lock to start before Hooker came aboard. Now I am not so sure. I have read on here that Chaney isn’t the biggest fan of Bailey. Whether that’s true or not is up for debate. But let’s say Hooker wins the job. That brings up my last question.

Can Bailey red shirt? I am pretty sure he still can. But would he? Would he sit a year to improve given the fact of last years fiasco? I don’t know. He might. What are you guys thoughts?

 

[jakeaaal]

Bailey will transfer and pass for a gazillion yards on his way to winning a Heisman.

 

[TnVol!]

Bill Bailey went home.

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Hooker is josh Dobbs 2.0 start him

 

[DarkAvenger]

Hooker is josh Dobbs 2.0 start him

Not putting those expectations on the kid. I will hopefully just be pleasantly surprised.

 

[1982Alum]

Chaney isn't a fan of him but he was here when Bailey was recruited and brought him in?? Typical. Chaney is the one who should be held accountable for our poor offense last year rather than Pruitt.

 

[kbear01]

I was not super impressed with Hooker's highlight vid, and he wasnt very good in their losses. I think HB has a much higher ceiling, than Hooker. Hooker is good enough to have a winning season, at some point. But not much more.

 

[Vol524]

Bailey is not scared of competition. He will be fine. I don't know where the rumor that Chaney doesn't like Bailey got started. I have never heard Chaney say anything bad about Bailey. Chaney was excited to have Bailey coming to Knoxville.

 

[kbear01]

I'll tell you I also saw that he had alot of 1 and 2 receiver routes with a dump down. The dump down is usually there for him, and wide open, because of his run threat. But, not seeing alot of 4-5 receiver plays makes me think they kept it simple for him. You'll not have to do that with HB. He showed in his freshman year that he can check as many routes as you put into the pattern. Yet still has just enough mobility to get the job done. He does need to adjust his internal clock, and get rid of the football.

 

[kbear01]

To me, HB is the logical choice. So, of course Hooker will get the nod, with Salter backing him up, and HB in the xfer portal to UGA, where he will destroy us, every year.

 

[Skippy95]

I think a lot of y’all haven’t watched tech play. Hooker is amazing, the only reason he transferred is because Burmister is going to be the best QB in the acc next year. Bailey belongs at Georgia or Alabama. Chaney wants a mobile QB. A playmaker.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

They are all going to underperform unless there’s a coaching change.

 

[Volnbeers]

until i see JG throw a pass for Washington state, i will not be convinced he won't be the starting QB for UT in 2021

 

[orangemadam]

If Hooker wins the job, I would expect to see HB stay and be the backup.

However, if he sees Salter as backup, I expect he will transfer.

 

[ftsandersvol]

First question. Does anyone think Bailey starts this year?

Given his high school numbers and the names bantered about when talking about those numbers, he would have started at any and all Power 5 programs last year except Bama, Clemson, and Ohio State.

 

[Dudleys87]

If Bailey doesent get the start I’ll be shocked because what we think we know about Pruitt and QB won’t be true.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Chaney isn't a fan of him but he was here when Bailey was recruited and brought him in?? Typical. Chaney is the one who should be held accountable for our poor offense last year rather than Pruitt.

One answer-JG The guy who destroys coaches careers.

 

[peerless98]

Yes, Bailey can red shirt. With that being said, it doesn't matter who starts. VN will claim to know more than the coaches and claim someone else should be starting.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

until i see JG throw a pass for Washington state, i will not be convinced he won't be the starting QB for UT in 2021

Good grief. Some of you just cannot get over your JG bash fest.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I think a lot of y’all haven’t watched tech play. Hooker is amazing, the only reason he transferred is because Burmister is going to be the best QB in the acc next year. Bailey belongs at Georgia or Alabama. Chaney wants a mobile QB. A playmaker.

So this Burmister is gone be better than DJ at Clemson? Doubtful.

 

[VAVol85]

Hooker was VTs best option at QB. But, he is inconsistent - sometimes he looks like Dobbs and other times he is simply ineffective.

I am glad we have Hooker but I think Bailey will be our QB next year. The whole offense seems to operate more effectively with Bailey at QB.

I know Salter is highly regarded, but I don’t see Pruitt putting his fate in the hands of a freshman.

 

[Volnbeers]

Good grief. Some of you just cannot get over your JG bash fest.

i will once i see him take a snap with WSU.

easily one of the worst QB's to wear the power T, maybe the worst

 

[Mtnvol80]

So this Burmister is gone be better than DJ at Clemson? Doubtful.

Or Sam Howell

 

[Skippy95]

So this Burmister is gone be better than DJ at Clemson? Doubtful.

DJ is losing a lot. Hell still be really good. Howell will be good. Burmister is extremely accurate and athletic. He will make that offense go like Evans did

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

i will once i see him take a snap with WSU.

easily one of the worst QB's to wear the power T, maybe the worst

You are probably one of those that blames our 3-7 record on JG. Whatever man. Pretty sad.