When will Pruitt/Helton have THE TALK with our 3 QB’s?

[DiderotsGhost]

Once I saw all three play this year I thought McBride looked like our best option. That was a horrible offense though.

I really don't understand the obsession with McBride by so many people here. He was, by far, the worst QB we played last season. His stats were horrendous against weak competition. Albeit, he should have never been put in the position where he needed to play as a True Freshman, but I'm not sure why so many people are convinced he was the "best QB on the roster" when the stats tell the complete opposite story.

Whereas, JG's stats were actually much better than people realize. His completion percentage was, by far, the highest of our QBs. He also played against the toughest competition. The only thing he didn't do was put up too many TDs. And the lack of red zone efficiency was really more of an issue with our O-line and lack of tall, possession WRs (like JJ). Fix the O-line and WR issues, put him in a better offense, and give him some real coaching, and JG is going to look a lot better.

2017 Tennessee Stats

 

[butchna]

I personally think it will be JG. If there is a battle I think it will be QD and JG.

McBride doesn't fit a pro style offense. Too short and can't pas well enough. I could see him being moved to slot wr or db.

You’re insane. You see McBride lookalikes all throughout the college landscape. He was a former 3 star and a true freshman thrown into action. Some judged Dobbs as a non-SEC quality QB based on his first season and they were proven wrong. Don’t be that. In any case, he ain’t a WR/DB.

 

[butchna]

Ain’t anybody being nudged out if they can take a snap and not fall down...the new staff will even sweet talk the walk ons.

 

[rmason1313]

I thought JG showed some real promise near the end of the year. Early in the Vandy game he was decisive and accurate. We all know he has good arm strength. He did revert back to holding on to the ball too long and hesitating in that game, but if he can be more consistent he would be lethal.

 

[Spook1]

:rock::rock::rock:I somewhat agree with you. McBride needs more experience and can run. Dormady is done. He keeps making same mistakes over and over and never learns. Waits too late to throw the ball and too often throws into coverage of 3 or more defensive backs.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the starting QB in 2018 look completely different than they did in 2017. Right now, I'd say it's a toss-up between JG and McBride, and I'd probably give the edge to McBride. Gonna be interesting to see how that all plays out.

Go Vols.

 

[Teeman]

Big trouble. He should see the writing on the wall and move on.

Classy. You know this based on his limited play as a true freshman with very little coaching and a poor OL? I don't know what he kind of QB he will turn out to be and neither do you. I do know he looked better in the pocket. He made better decisions and got rid of the ball quicker. Does that mean I think he is the future? Absolutely not. But it doesn't mean I want him to transfer either. Dumb.

 

[Teeman]

You’re insane. You see McBride lookalikes all throughout the college landscape. He was a former 3 star and a true freshman thrown into action. Some judged Dobbs as a non-SEC quality QB based on his first season and they were proven wrong. Don’t be that. In any case, he ain’t a WR/DB.

What you said.

 

[preacherrandy]

I personally think it will be JG. If there is a battle I think it will be QD and JG.

McBride doesn't fit a pro style offense. Too short and can't pas well enough. I could see him being moved to slot wr or db.

I believe he is the most coachable of the three (Dormady, JG and Will "The Thrill.) He may be shorter but has anyone heard of Russel Wilson or Drew Brees?

 

[GAVol]

I really don't understand the obsession with McBride by so many people here. He was, by far, the worst QB we played last season. His stats were horrendous against weak competition. Albeit, he should have never been put in the position where he needed to play as a True Freshman, but I'm not sure why so many people are convinced he was the "best QB on the roster" when the stats tell the complete opposite story.

Whereas, JG's stats were actually much better than people realize. His completion percentage was, by far, the highest of our QBs. He also played against the toughest competition. The only thing he didn't do was put up too many TDs. And the lack of red zone efficiency was really more of an issue with our O-line and lack of tall, possession WRs (like JJ). Fix the O-line and WR issues, put him in a better offense, and give him some real coaching, and JG is going to look a lot better.

2017 Tennessee Stats

I agree 100%. The McBride thing is crazy. I don't want to be unfair to him since he was a true freshman, but I saw absolutely nothing that makes me think he's the guy.

JG drove me crazy holding the ball at times, but he didn't have much of a chance behind that o-line. He at least looks physically gifted with arm talent and by the end of the year was making SEC throws.

 

[GAVol]

I believe he is the most coachable of the three (Dormady, JG and Will "The Thrill.) He may be shorter but has anyone heard of Russel Wilson or Drew Brees?

What makes you think he's more coachable?

 

[volfan102455]

Shrout is a 3*. He is going to need some development. I see the battle being between QD and JG.


If we have to use Shrout, then we are in deep trouble AGAIN.

 

[volfan102455]

Before you start dropping the shoes we have, you better have a pair brand new pair of polished black and white penny loafers sitting in the closet.

Exactly and Shrout is not it. Folks act like we signed the second coming of Peyton Manning. We didn't.

 

[GameTime]

Her's an unknown commodity at the moment....He may be fabulous...He may be a bust.

No one knows.....

 

[k-town_king]

You’re insane. You see McBride lookalikes all throughout the college landscape. He was a former 3 star and a true freshman thrown into action. Some judged Dobbs as a non-SEC quality QB based on his first season and they were proven wrong. Don’t be that. In any case, he ain’t a WR/DB.

You see barely 6' QBs who can't complete 43% of their passes for at least 5 ypa running pro style offenses successfully in college? Name one. LMAO. Just stop. lol:

Dobbs was better in every stat and the eye test. And he wasn't 6'0 tall. He still didn't have even a fourth of the love WM gets.

 

[Evergrenevol]

Now that we have Shrout, I’m wondering if we will want to carry 3 or 4 QB’s into the fall.
I would assume that our staff would like to have all 4 in Spring Practice to look at and then maybe one transfers.
Or, if Pruitt/Helton already think they know that one of the returning 3 should leave, will they tell that person that before spring practice to give more reps and attention to the others in the spring?

You do realize that most SEC schools have 5-7 QBs on their roster....I think Georgia has 7 and Alabama has 6 or 7 on their roster. You have to have at least 5 just to run the different practice sessions that are run concurrently during most practices.

 

[QuickSmurf]

Does anyone know how bad QD's shoulder injury is? I think JG will win it this summer. I saw JG improve every week that he played.

 

[butchna]

Exactly and Shrout is not it. Folks act like we signed the second coming of Peyton Manning. We didn't.

Where have you read this next Peyton Manning stuff...or did you just write it?

 

[butchna]

You see barely 6' QBs who can't complete 43% of their passes for at least 5 ypa running pro style offenses successfully in college? Name one. LMAO. Just stop. lol:

Dobbs was better in every stat and the eye test. And he wasn't 6'0 tall. He still didn't have even a fourth of the love WM gets.

You’re dramatic...per usual. Dobbs didn’t look like he’d even breathe towards a 50% completion rate as a true freshman...and that was behind a NFL level OL! I’d think McBride’s falls in line with other unfortunates pressed into duty behind the dumpster fire we presented. I’d prolly need to look at some rosters to see how many 6 foot QBs are represented to satisfy your height redneckiness but you’re always wrong about everything so we’ll let that suffice. So Drew Brees, Russell Wilson et al aren’t running pro style offenses in the NFL? :lol:

 

[k-town_king]

You’re dramatic...per usual. So Drew Brees, Russell Wilson et al aren’t running pro style offenses in the NFL? :lol:

They can PASS.

How many 6' foot qbs that CAN NOT PASS and can only scramble decently run pro styles IN COLLEGE? Not one.

WM played some weak teams and completed 42.5% of his passes for 4.34 ypa.

He is not a pro style qb. His best attribute is scrambling. He could be a decent slot wr.

 

[butchna]

They can PASS.

How many 6' foot qbs that CAN NOT PASS and can only scramble decently run pro styles IN COLLEGE? Not one.

WM played some weak teams and completed 42.5% of his passes for 4.34 ypa.

He is not a pro style qb. His best attribute is scrambling. He could be a decent slot wr.

You don’t know he can’t pass. Never stopped you from declaring tho. :lol:

 

[k-town_king]

You don’t know he can’t pass. Never stopped you from declaring tho. :lol:

Ok.

He is the smallest of all three qbs.

Going by performance he cannot pass the ball effectively versus college competition. That could improve.

He had the worse passing stats by far. If not for a ref tackling the player he would have no tds.

He is the least suited for a pro style out of all the qbs we have on the roster.

Those are all facts.

Imo he would be a better slot wr or db if we are going pro style.


And you other wrong post about Dobbs. He was way over 50% as a true freshman.

And I was right about him like I was right about JG. So when have I been "wrong about everything?" I remember being right on all the major debates I have been in on here. Not liking the Dooley hire. Martin making the tourney or not his last year. Dobbs over Worley. JG over QD.

 

[jim pique]

Tosecchamp2012,Jarrett never threw off his back foot lifting the ball gently into the air for six interceptions.WE started for Butch because he could throw a football, without a pass
rush, into or near a trashcan.(Also dating Butch's goddaughter did not hurt).

 

[BloomuVol]

You’re dramatic...per usual. Dobbs didn’t look like he’d even breathe towards a 50% completion rate as a true freshman...and that was behind a NFL level OL! I’d think McBride’s falls in line with other unfortunates pressed into duty behind the dumpster fire we presented. I’d prolly need to look at some rosters to see how many 6 foot QBs are represented to satisfy your height redneckiness but you’re always wrong about everything so we’ll let that suffice. So Drew Brees, Russell Wilson et al aren’t running pro style offenses in the NFL? :lol:

Dobbs had a 69.5 completion percentage as a freshman, closer to the stats of JG than WM. But please keep trying to retell the past to fit your narrative.

 

[butchna]

Ok.

He is the smallest of all three qbs.

Going by performance he cannot pass the ball effectively versus college competition. That could improve.

He had the worse passing stats by far. If not for a ref tackling the player he would have no tds.

He is the least suited for a pro style out of all the qbs we have on the roster.

Those are all facts.

Imo he would be a better slot wr or db if we are going pro style.

These are all your OPINION! Please promise for your New Year’s resolution to learn the DIFFERENCE. And I think he’d be horrible at WR or DB...but that’s my OPINION.

 

[k-town_king]

These are all your OPINION! Please promise for your New Year’s resolution to learn the DIFFERENCE. And I think he’d be horrible at WR or DB...but that’s my OPINION.

He is the smallest- Fact

42.5% 4.34. Not an effective or efficient passer vs college teams.- Fact

Worse passing stats than JG or QD- Fact

Least suited to pro style- Fact

All of those are facts. The only opinion was me saying he should move to db or wr