The reason I want a quarterback competition and not just have the job handed to someone

[Cr1028]

 

[MeanGreenTexan]

You would really think Pittsburgh should open up a QB competition between Rothlisberger & Gradkowski?   Rothlisberger has had several years to prove himself, and he has.  Hence, there's no QB competition there.   

We don't have that luxury here at NT.  So we have to trust the coaches' evaluations.

[GreenTexan13]

Why would the job be handed to someone? what indicates that this will happen?

[Aldo]

So because the fans think something is the case, means that the coaches are doing exactly that?

[foutsrouts]

38 minutes ago, GreenTexan13 said:

Why would the job be handed to someone? what indicates that this will happen?

To me, Harrell's comments seem to indicate that Morris is the man, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's the final word on the subject. No telling what was said/promised before he transferred.

[MeanGreenMailbox aka TFLF]

One thing is for sure in all of these discussions:  they are not discussions about RV, helmet stickers, or uniforms.  So, at least we've moved the needle a bit towards actual on the field issues this offseason.

[FirefightnRick]

1 hour ago, foutsrouts said:

To me, Harrell's comments seem to indicate that Morris is the man, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's the final word on the subject. 

That's why I predict that it'll take till the third game for O'Hara to start.

 

Rick

[Aldo]

38 minutes ago, FirefightnRick said:

That's why I predict that it'll take till the third game for O'Hara to start.

[baberuthbomber8]

I don't think the job will be handed to Morris, I would just assume even if its a tie between morris and someone, Morris gets the job because it will help sale the program to other grad-transfer that we will need in 2017 possibly.

[Cr1028]

18 hours ago, baberuthbomber8 said:

I don't think the job will be handed to Morris, I would just assume even if its a tie between morris and someone, Morris gets the job because it will help sale the program to other grad-transfer that we will need in 2017 possibly.

I just don't want to become grad-transfer U permanently. I want us to grow a quality young quarterback similar to DT but better.

[MeanGreenTexan]

8 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

I just don't want to become grad-transfer U permanently. I want us to grow a quality young quarterback similar to DT but better.

If it means we win a-la LATech, I don't care.   We're about to find out if having 2 years worth of grad transfers while Mullens developed works.

[SilverEagle]

The QB grad transfer system has two parts.

!. A "viable" transfer who has previously demonstrated his QB skills, and 

2. a coach who can quickly coach them to work in his system.

Keep in mind that  "quickly" was traditionally never a word used in association with QB development.

Edited June 9, 2016 by SilverEagle

[GrandGreen]

I can guarantee that NT will have a QB competition just like ever other position.  

I find it difficult to believe that so many are upset about a QB decision that has not even been made at this point.  Why would anyone think that a new staff with an offense built around the QB, would overlook the best player at that position? 

 

[Aldo]

1 hour ago, Cr1028 said:

I just don't want to become grad-transfer U permanently. I want us to grow a quality young quarterback similar to DT but better.

I agree, but it's temporary necessity when you have such glaring roster holes.

A couple of transitional years while you rebuild your roster through HS recruits and develop them to startable players is ok.

After that, you've got to demonstrate the ability to recruit and develop.

[baberuthbomber8]

22 minutes ago, Aldo said:

I agree, but it's temporary necessity when you have such glaring roster holes.

A couple of transitional years while you rebuild your roster through HS recruits and develop them to startable players is ok.

After that, you've got to demonstrate the ability to recruit and develop.

Agreed, transfer U till we get the right kids and they can grow

[Cerebus]

28 minutes ago, GrandGreen said:

I find it difficult to believe that so many are upset about a QB decision that has not even been made at this point.  

If we had baseball we could argue about that instead, but since we have nothing else to complain about...

[Mean Green 93-98]

Even if a decision has essentially already been made, is it not possible that one QB has already proven himself to be head and shoulders above the rest?