'11 FL QB Teddy Bridgewater

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Despite his success on game days, there is a perception that the athletic quarterback might be a better wide receiver prospect at the college level. I'm not one of those who thinks that. I believe Bridgewater can make the transition from high school quarterback to college QB. I will admit he may be an acquired taste at the position as he does not always show great technique or mechanics and possesses a lean build. He has shown, though, that he is a winner and a competitor, and at the Elite 11 he had his best outing in drill work. He can be an accurate passer and consistently displayed that throughout the event. He looked solid in his footwork and not shockingly did well throwing on the move. He has a long list of offers, including Alabama, Florida, Miami and West Virginia, and when approached afterward he did not shoot down the idea of playing wide receiver, but was very confident in his ability at quarterback. The debate about where Bridgewater will fit best in college will likely continue, but he helped his cause as a quarterback prospect with his performance.
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Doesnt sound like he is interested in UT at all. He is an elite athlete.....not sure he would fit at QB though.
 
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The early impression to me is that our coaches are not leaving a lasting impression on alot of the 2011 recruits. I know it is early but Dooley and Co. better produce on the field because if not, 2011 will be disappointing from a recruiting stand point.
 
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lilesrt said:
The early impression to me is that our coaches are not leaving a lasting impression on alot of the 2011 recruits. I know it is early but Dooley and Co. better produce on the field because if not, 2011 will be disappointing from a recruiting stand point.
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:eek:hmy: Dont say that!! Dont you know that if you say anything about Tennessee that isn't good then you are not a Vol fan, in fact it means you hate vol fans and want them dead.
 
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VolATLien said:
:eek:hmy: Dont say that!! Dont you know that if you say anything about Tennessee that isn't good then you are not a Vol fan, in fact it means you hate vol fans and want them dead.
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First off, it's freaking February.

Second off, it's freaking February.

This isn't the last staff that ate, breathed, and defecated recruiting with no respect for the rules. Kiffin also went 7-6 last season and left with all the relationships with him for the most part. This staff is behind this class, just like the last one was with last year's class. Give it time.
 
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Oh, and as far as Bridgewater goes, he is no priority of this staff's, and if he was I would be concerned about this staff's ability to evaluate needs. We will sign a QB, but it will be a project guy like a Nash Nance honestly. We go for the big one in 2012.
 
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Not talking just about Mr. Bridgewater, if you have a negative opinion about anything then people go straight to questioning your fanitude.
 
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g8terh8ter_eric said:
Oh, and as far as Bridgewater goes, he is no priority of this staff's, and if he was I would be concerned about this staff's ability to evaluate needs. We will sign a QB, but it will be a project guy like a Nash Nance honestly. We go for the big one in 2012.
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an Elite QB isnt a priority or just Teddy B isnt?
 
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g8terh8ter_eric said:
Either one.
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So let me get this straight. With Dooley and Company now at the helm, an Elite QB and/or Teddy Bridgewater are not priorities in the 2011 class? Why is that? Is it because they really aren't a "top priority" or is it because it is convenient to say that because in all actuality this staff probably will not land either one in 2011.?. I am just raising the question. Since when do top flight prospects not become a priority year in and year out? Even if they are not in a "need" position. You can say what you want, but as much as I hate Lane Kiffin and his Staff, Tennessee has definitely taken a step backwards with Derek Dooley. From a RECRUITING standpoint. And unfortunately, recruiting is what is going to get UT back to prominence. For you to say that a top flight recruit like Bridgewater and a top flight QB is not a priority is just wrong. They are priorities and they should be priorities year in and year out. Just ask Florida, Alabama, Texas, and um... yes USC. They've been pretty successful over the last 5 years or so. They would know.
 
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lilesrt said:
So let me get this straight. With Dooley and Company now at the helm, an Elite QB and/or Teddy Bridgewater are not priorities in the 2011 class? Why is that? Is it because they really aren't a "top priority" or is it because it is convenient to say that because in all actuality this staff probably will not land either one in 2011.?. I am just raising the question. Since when do top flight prospects not become a priority year in and year out? Even if they are not in a "need" position. You can say what you want, but as much as I hate Lane Kiffin and his Staff, Tennessee has definitely taken a step backwards with Derek Dooley. From a RECRUITING standpoint. And unfortunately, recruiting is what is going to get UT back to prominence. For you to say that a top flight recruit like Bridgewater and a top flight QB is not a priority is just wrong. They are priorities and they should be priorities year in and year out. Just ask Florida, Alabama, Texas, and um... yes USC. They've been pretty successful over the last 5 years or so. They would know.
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Simple, we will have 3 QBs on roster for 2011, and we have more pressing needs. That's why I said we will go after one in 2012. We will have room as well since Matt Simms is going to be gone.
 
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Yea, Im one who believes you continue to recruit top flight players at each position no matter who you already have on your roster, thats how quality depth is created.
I think its the wrong strategy to not pursue top flight QBs.
 
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JayGunna said:
Yea, Im one who believes you continue to recruit top flight players at each position no matter who you already have on your roster, thats how quality depth is created.
I think its the wrong strategy to not pursue top flight QBs.
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They can't do that this year though. It's going to be 2 years before things level out and they can set goals for a certain number of signees at each position. There's nothing we can do about it right now. It's going to be a VERY heavy class because of all the OL and DL we will sign. That's the only way we will be successful in the next few years is if we do that. QB is at the bottom of the list for me this year.
 
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Passing on any elite QBs this year would be a stupid mistake.

How can that NOT be a pressing need when you have a roster full of unproven QBs?

I would be in agreement IF we had someone on the roster we knew was going to be good or had solidified themselves but we dont.

So right now, they better be focusing on a QB because if they dont and we find out during the season Bray is terrible, Nance cant hit the side of a barn and or people transfer out.

And another project QB will not be worth the effort.
 
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