How important do you think it is for a QB to "win the team over"?

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Hopefully by the time Brandon gets here, there will be some kind more clear 'structure', whether it be legislated or marketed, in place and players will understand value of certain positions over others.

That said, my opinion is that even if a guy gets a big money deal to come play he needs to build this kind of chemistry with the team.
We've seen it play out here, other places in college ball, heck even the NFL - how many times have we seen a team pay big money on a QB and the team not go anywhere.
Granted that's not all on the chemistry part of things, but team cohesiveness plays a huge part in success.

If you ever played a sport, EVERYONE understands the value of the "skilled" positions vs others. It's been like that since all these guys got to middle school.

Acting like linemen were somehow shocked that QBs were seen as more valuable for NIL deals is ridiculous. This wasn't their first day playing.

Nico might or might not have been a good locker room teammate. I don't know. I'm doubtful he was as popular as Joe or Hendon based upon what I saw in interviews with players under each QB.

I hope Joey, Merk, and G-Mac are generous and encouraging teammates to guys in the trenches or on the bench but the game is about doing your job. If we have guys under performing because they don't like their money situation vs a QB or whomever, it's not the fault of the QB or RB or WR and those who are unhappy ARE the problem.

 

[camp_steveo]

Team chemistry won't come from gaming and/or dinners, etc. It will come from battling through adversity, whether in game or even in practice, together.

Character and leadership will be revealed, or as the saying goes, "the cream will rise to the top".

They can be buddies or pals, but leaders and followers will come out in the heat of the moment.

I didn't read the article. That's just my opinion based on what I suspect the article is about.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

 

[Skooter]

Here’s an article I came across which includes some of the discussion here. I don’t know who this guy is and seems more of an opinion piece but thought I’d share. The Million-Dollar Quarterback and the $0 Lineman: How NIL Disparity Threatens Team Unity

 

[ftsandersvol]

It’s absolutely important. When you’re in a leadership position, such as QB, on a team you have to gain the respect and friendship of your teammates. You must set the tone once you set foot on the field, and you also need to show them you are a bad*ss that is not going to be intimated no matter who you’re playing.

To get the most out of your teammates, you need them to play with the intensity you exhibit. It’s also extremely important to have their respect in order to jump someone’s *ss that you feel is not playing up to their capabilities.

In order for all this to take place on the field, you have to build those relationships off the field. Once those bonds are built, they are about impossible to break.

I can’t tell you how many ex-teammates I’ve known over the years who told me to just tell them the date, time, and location I need them and they’ll be there suited up and ready to kick *ss.