Johnnyreb#VFL
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I think Shrout is a talented kid that needed development from day1 and I believe he has developed nicely to this point. I think he's similar to Trask at Fl in that he probably knows his role as a backup on the roster but works hard enough that he will be ready and serviceable if called upon. I think playbook and experience are the only things holding him back. I think he'll be a graduate transfer candidate once he graduates UT, until then I think he's a big armed big bodied capable backup who just needs experience, I'm just not sure he's going to get it in Knoxville.The first UT game I went to under the Pruitt era, Shrout started and played well. I think he will be our #2 behind JG come Fall. Does anyone know what game I’m talking about?
That was his best game. But the game I’m talking about is UAB. JG eventually came in with his broken thumb and played well, but Shrout got the start and managed the game. I believe we got an early pic 6 and the defense played really well that game.I would assume south Carolina. He was 7/11 for 122 yards and a touchdown. That's the only game he played well in.
You're good my dude. I'm not gonna get mad about such a trivial matter and I'm sure there ARE some people who think JG ends up being the back up, so putting him up there as an option makes sense if I really want to see how everyone will vote.You've been a pretty good guy. Sorry if I screwed up the discussion you wanted to have. After thinking about it, maybe you wanted to discuss who was the best of the rest without JG in the equation. If so... sorry about that.
1st String-Jarrett Guarantano
2nd String-Harrison Bailey
3rd String-Brian Maurer
4th String-Kasim Hill
5th String-JT Shrout
Lots of people thought I was "pro-Maurer". I like him. I like Shrout too. I like JG for that matter. The difference between JG and the other two for me is that we know a lot more about him than we do them. His flaws are pretty much what they are. I think he peaked at a level well below what UT needs. I do not know that Maurer or Shrout will ever be what the Vols need but I can still be hopeful that what we don't know will turn out good. Like you say, they have "potential".I disagree but from what i've saw, Maurer does have the potential to be a solid starting QB at some point. It probably won't be at TN.
Except the fact he is likely may the most talented Qb on the roster. The only thing holding him back is how quickly he matures. Hell, he may be mature day one. I wouldn’t bet against it.Maurer will be the backup. If JG is injured and it's a long-term injury you may see that change and Bailey be the guy, but I don't think there's anything Bailey can do in-season to move up to the #2 slot.