Is Dobbs the 'x factor'?

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Consistent and efficient Quarterback play can overcome deficiencies in other areas. While he is head and shoulders better than Worely, and has the best QB leadership qualities since Clausen, he still has much room for improvement.

I hope he improves his completion percentage. He does have his moments. His passing attack was the key for the UGA comeback. His deep throw against Kentucky was as pretty of a deep ball as I have ever seen by a Tennessee Quarterback. At times, however, I feel that plays were left on the field.

I am not 100 percent sold that he is able to lead the team to a championship season. I am not saying that he can't do it, I guess I have a few doubts.

Of course, I said that about Tee Martin, so what do I know?
 
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If you are saying the same thing about Dobbs that you said about Tee martin then please continue because I liked how that turned out!
 
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I do think Dobbs is the best leader we have had since Ainge, however he has things he needs to continue to improve on. If just his accuracy on Mid to deep throws were more consistent, he would be unstoppable.
 
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Its amazing how to everyone else in the SEC sees Dobbs is one of the few sure things on this team. Yet you guys keep acting like he's the one keeping this team from being championship team.

I wonder why?
 
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One thing he's been great with is not throwing INTs. If you told me at the start of the season he would only throw 4 INTs (5th was a Hail Mary so I don't count it), I'd call you crazy. Although he almost threw a few against the fat elephants, they caught the dropsies from out receivers instead of the passes.
 
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Paper_Towel said:
One thing he's been great with is not throwing INTs. If you told me at the start of the season he would only throw 4 INTs (5th was a Hail Mary so I don't count it), I'd call you crazy. Although he almost threw a few against the fat elephants, they caught the dropsies from out receivers instead of the passes.
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Our receivers saved Dobbs on numerous occasions. I can think of at least 5 sure picks that were dropped due to our receivers attacking the defensive back on the balls that were underthrown.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
Its amazing how to everyone else in the SEC sees Dobbs is one of the few sure things on this team. Yet you guys keep acting like he's the one keeping this team from being championship team.

I wonder why?
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Simply the passing game. 4 or 5 more completed passes a game would satisfy most. But not the screen game. With his wheels and if we had a better mid to long range passing threat-we would be damn near unstoppable on offense
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
Its amazing how to everyone else in the SEC sees Dobbs is one of the few sure things on this team. Yet you guys keep acting like he's the one keeping this team from being championship team.

I wonder why?
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It's because he can be so inconsistent. One minute hands are wringing because he air-mails a sure TD pass and the next jaws are dropped watching him slip DEs and run over DBs.

He is a fantastic leader and I don't think the team would've tasted nearly as much success without him, but for us to take the next step, he has to be more reliable - both throwing accurately and making the right read on option plays. With the roster we're returning, his play will mean the difference between a pretty good season and a special season.
 
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I don't think it is fair to lay the passing percentage all on Dobbs, injuries the WRs has had a huge impact, there are games he and the WRs are on the same page, but you call tell the defense is double teaming Malone or Von. If we can get the rest of the stable healthy, you could see a mark improvement IF the WRs do not drop the ball.......which has happen in critical games this year.
 
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FlyFishnVol said:
I don't think it is fair to lay the passing percentage all on Dobbs, injuries the WRs has had a huge impact, there are games he and the WRs are on the same page, but you call tell the defense is double teaming Malone or Von. If we can get the rest of the stable healthy, you could see a mark improvement IF the WRs do not drop the ball.......which has happen in critical games this year.
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There is some validity to your point, but he's also misfired on a significant number of wide open throws. Dobbs has potential beyond measure, but as mentioned, his inconsistency can be pretty frustrating.

I hope the guy improves. If he can find consistency, he really can be a very special player at the college level.
 
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I think the few really nice passes he had were when he had time to step up in the pocket. Too often, there was no pocket. I want to believe that with the improvement of the offensive line we will start to really see an improvement in the mid-range and deep balls.
 
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lack of over the middle passing and down field passing hurt in that his throws were predictable. However fears of accuracy over the middle especially on slant routes I think limited his reads
 
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WildTurkey said:
It's because he can be so inconsistent. One minute hands are wringing because he air-mails a sure TD pass and the next jaws are dropped watching him slip DEs and run over DBs.

He is a fantastic leader and I don't think the team would've tasted nearly as much success without him, but for us to take the next step, he has to be more reliable - both throwing accurately and making the right read on option plays. With the roster we're returning, his play will mean the difference between a pretty good season and a special season.
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I see you have conveniently left out one minute Dobbs is running for his life and another minute a receiver drops a pass. Maybe if the WR corps could stay healthy or the OL hold up for a few seconds more or a better scheme is drawn up, Dobbs would be more consistent.
 
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Is Dobbs the X Factor against NW. I think so. A good game from Dobbs almost assures us of a win.


Damn this freakin' autocorrect. It always changes Dobbs to Hobbs.




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WildTurkey said:
It's because he can be so inconsistent. One minute hands are wringing because he air-mails a sure TD pass and the next jaws are dropped watching him slip DEs and run over DBs.

He is a fantastic leader and I don't think the team would've tasted nearly as much success without him, but for us to take the next step, he has to be more reliable - both throwing accurately and making the right read on option plays. With the roster we're returning, his play will mean the difference between a pretty good season and a special season.
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Can you please cite an example of these sure TD passes that he's air mailed?

Cause I only remember that sure TD Malone dropped against South Carolina.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
Its amazing how to everyone else in the SEC sees Dobbs is one of the few sure things on this team. Yet you guys keep acting like he's the one keeping this team from being championship team.

I wonder why?
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Has a single damn person said this? No, just because you and Andre Ware are the only two people on the face of the earth that think hes on Cam Newton's level in college doesnt mean people dont see the good things in Dobbs game. Jesus guy
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
Can you please cite an example of these sure TD passes that he's air mailed?

Cause I only remember that sure TD Malone dropped against South Carolina.
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First, stop getting defensive. I like Dobbs. But there are countless examples of inaccurate throws. He threw a ball 6 feet over a wide open Marquez North's head from the 5 yd line vs W. Carolina (you asked for an example). How many interceptions did Bama drop in that game? More than our receivers? What about the 4th down vs UGA that Pearson probably doesn't catch if he doesn't slip and fall? Or throwing into quadruple coverage the first play after we recovered the fumbled kickoff? My point is you need to stop pretending that Dobbs doesn't need to improve and stop acting like anyone who says he's inaccurate is racist. Just stop. Every fan here would love to see Dobbs be successful and lead us to big time wins.

And just so you don't think I'm picking on our QB, there are numerous examples of our oline blocking like Spanish matadors and receivers who can't separate or drop passes. No question it's not all Dobbs. But there's also no question that he shoulders his fair share. Here's hoping that all three groups improve and max out the tremendous potential they have in 2016.
 
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BearCat204 said:
Has a single damn person said this? No, just because you and Andre Ware are the only two people on the face of the earth that think hes on Cam Newton's level in college doesnt mean people dont see the good things in Dobbs game.
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You're right, no one has said Dobbs is a problem. But the funny thing is, Dobbs could be on Newton's level - if he can become an efficient passer. His arm may not be quite as strong as CN, but he's every bit as dynamic with the ball. And the bonus is he's much smarter.
 
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Dobbs 4 Heisman said:
Can you please cite an example of these sure TD passes that he's air mailed?

Cause I only remember that sure TD Malone dropped against South Carolina.
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I'm not sure air mailed was the proper term, but last year against USCe he had Pearson open for what would've been a sure TD if he'd lead him. He threw it behind him and Pearson was caught by defenders instead.
 
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WildTurkey said:
You're right, no one has said Dobbs is a problem. But the funny thing is, Dobbs could be on Newton's level - if he can become an efficient passer. His arm may not be quite as strong as CN, but he's every bit as dynamic with the ball. And the bonus is he's much smarter.
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Jalen Hurd could be on Newton's level if he could become an efficient passer
 
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