BornAVol1963
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Hard to say because you really aren't making an apples to apples comparison.Guarantano has showed that he's tough (but he still holds on to the ball too long - just watch how Chryst gets rid of it when an LB is blitzing!) as he gets rushed and knocked down more than any other SEC QB. Tua has a future NFL line blocking for him and he rarely has to leave the pocket (& when he does, it's due to coverage rather an the OL breaking down).
I just wonder how good Tua would be if he played behind our OL and how good JG would be if he played behind Bama's.
NB: This isn't quite the fodder of a possible off-season thread ... but I'm close.
GA would win the SEC.Guarantano has showed that he's tough (but he still holds on to the ball too long - just watch how Chryst gets rid of it when an LB is blitzing!) as he gets rushed and knocked down more than any other SEC QB. Tua has a future NFL line blocking for him and he rarely has to leave the pocket (& when he does, it's due to coverage rather an the OL breaking down).
I just wonder how good Tua would be if he played behind our OL and how good JG would be if he played behind Bama's.
NB: This isn't quite the fodder of a possible off-season thread ... but I'm close.
Guarantano has showed that he's tough (but he still holds on to the ball too long - just watch how Chryst gets rid of it when an LB is blitzing!) as he gets rushed and knocked down more than any other SEC QB. Tua has a future NFL line blocking for him and he rarely has to leave the pocket (& when he does, it's due to coverage rather an the OL breaking down).
I just wonder how good Tua would be if he played behind our OL and how good JG would be if he played behind Bama's.
NB: This isn't quite the fodder of a possible off-season thread ... but I'm close.
Good takeHard to say because you really aren't making an apples to apples comparison.
A better comparison would be Drew Lock whose OL isn't terrific. He still makes good pre-reads and gets the ball out. By doing that, he makes D's pay for pressure.... which in turn impacts their willingness to apply pressure.
The pressure JG is getting is because of his weaknesses and because it is effective. Until he shows he can make good pre and post snap reads consistently enough to make teams pay, he's going to take a lot of hits. IMO, that would be true even if he played behind a good to above average OL.
Maybe worse, the hits appear to be getting into JG's head. His accuracy isn't as good as it was. He's pretty obviously giving up on plays and throwing to check downs for minimal gains while missing open receivers down field.
Bottom line is that the OL is bad but JG hasn't helped himself either.
SMDH......ridiculous.... Hurts led BAMA to within 1 play of a NC.....