UNT QB

GreenTexan13 · September 8, 2014

I am not sure if this has been discussed after the SMwho beat down. But do y'all think Josh Greer has redeemed himself after this weekend. Yes we played a terrible team, but I have high hopes for the guy. I knew after the Texas game that he still need to be given another chance. Yes, he had a lot of simple hand offs over throwing in the game. But when he did throw, it was a little more on target then week one. I just wanted to get everyone's opinion on this.

I will note that I want to see how he plays vs LA Tech though. just to gather more insight on his skill and how he'll handle the pressure of a more aggressive team again.

Stan R · September 8, 2014

Meh. One of the passes looked like. well.... let's just say the spiral wasn't that tight. :rolleyes:

However, the ball got to where it was intended and not to the dudes wearing blue and red. So that's the important part.

MeanGreenTexan · September 8, 2014

Meh. One of the passes looked like. well.... let's just say the spiral wasn't that tight.

However, the ball got to where it was intended and not to the dudes wearing blue and red. So that's the important part.

Greer looked terrible.

Thankfully, there were some times where his receivers bailed him out on poor throws... Other times where his O-line gave him a ton of time to check.

He definitely needs to step up.

I wish they would have let Dajon throw during his time in the game. We all know he can scramble and hand the ball off.

UNTexas · September 8, 2014

He doesn't appear to have any zip on the ball.

Aldo · September 8, 2014

He doesn't appear to have any zip on the ball.

I was going to say this. The only time I saw a pretty ball was the TD to Terrell that was called back. Some were dead duck, knuckle balls. We have a small sample size, but he just needs more confidence, poise.

MeanGreenDan · September 8, 2014

He doesn't appear to have any zip on the ball.

If he was competing in shot put instead of football, he might be considered average.

outoftown · September 8, 2014

Greer clearly improved as the game went on. I think he is closer to wrapping up the starter position but I don't think he is there yet. The Texas game is not quite forgotten (forgiven?) yet. I think he still has a medium short leash as in two big mistakes and your taking a break. Somehow neither the UT nor the SMU game were really good measuring sticks. La Tech should really tell us a lot more.

McNulty seems not really much better, and for all the hype about DW and his smootheness etc, I have not really seen him passing a lot of balls either up to now.

Edited September 8, 2014 by outoftown

Withers940 · September 8, 2014

I wasn't too terribly impressed. If he throws like that against a half way decent D he will be eaten alive......for example Texas

DeepGreen · September 8, 2014

All of the above posts says it all. Wounded duck, telegraphing the handoffs, one really good pass that was called back, etc., etc., etc.

Mean_Green09 · September 8, 2014

He doesn't appear to have any zip on the ball.

He has plenty zip. He has to have it with his long release.

He threw a couple of ducks when he moved out of the pocket. Mechanics were the cause plus he tried to overthrow it.

akriesman · September 8, 2014

He has plenty zip. He has to have it with his long release.
He threw a couple of ducks when he moved out of the pocket. Mechanics were the cause plus he tried to overthrow it.

I was just going to say this. When Greer sets his feet, he has a pretty strong arm.

drex · September 8, 2014

No worse than Thompson his junior year. He just needs time to settle down.

Green P1 · September 8, 2014

Relative to the defenses he's faced... He was just as bad if not somehow worse this week. He does not have it.

GreenTexan13 · September 8, 2014

Lots of good input guys. I honestly think he is not throwing high, but low now. There was a a couple throws I saw where the player catching had to scoop it up from their knee area. I think he's still our candidate, I just want to add that he needs a little work. And I'm hoping LA Tech and Nicholls sets the tone for him.

Edited September 8, 2014 by GreenTexan13

greenminer · September 8, 2014

I thought the swing pass to Kidsey (30' into the YouTube highlights) looked really sharp. He could have led him a little bit more instead of throwing a little high, but compared to the ducks the rest of the game it was pretty. That and the called-back-TD throw were his two best throws off the top of my head.

KingDL1 · September 8, 2014

He had a slow release a faster defense would have eaten him alive.

As it was we were forced to into 5 field goals even when special teams and the defense gave the offense great starting positions.

Plenty to worry about on the offense.

UNT90 · September 8, 2014

No worse than Thompson his junior year. He just needs time to settle down.

How much time?

4 games? 5?

He has 2 full ganes under his belt. If he hasn't settled down by now, odds are really good that he never will.

First series against UT? Ok. Hell, the whole first quarter against UT? Somewhat understandable. 2 games?

Please.

Andrew · September 8, 2014

Greer has a great attitude and may be able to be a leader but he does not have the attributes needed to be a good QB yet. I still want to see Dajon get more touches out there. Greer has no velocity in the ball and little to no accuracy. Speed is also questionable. I am sure in time he can get it together but until then hoping we play the better QB (Dajon).

Got5onIt · September 8, 2014

Greer's on a short leash. There's a reason why MiniMac came in the early second half. Greer needs ALL the snaps he can get right now and if he were the undisputed #1, I'd expect McNulty wouldn't have cone in until later in the 4th. We will see MiniMac again during meaningful play...

Andrew · September 8, 2014

Greer's on a short leash. There's a reason why MiniMac came in the early second half. Greer needs ALL the snaps he can get right now and if he were the undisputed #1, I'd expect McNulty wouldn't have cone in until later in the 4th. We will see MiniMac again during meaningful play...

I hope not. He is even worse than Greer :/

NorthTexan95 · September 8, 2014

How much time?
4 games? 5?
He has 2 full ganes under his belt. If he hasn't settled down by now, odds are really good that he never will.
First series against UT? Ok. Hell, the whole first quarter against UT? Somewhat understandable. 2 games?
Please.

We're hoping he turns out to be as good as Thompson ... and that's kinda sad.

Vito's post game blog made it sound like Greer did great and won the job. However, in today media conference, Mac said anything but that. Greer did better but it's not nearly where the passing game needs to be. Mac sounded like he would make changes of Greer doesn't continue improving.

Christopher Walker · September 8, 2014

If you want a valuable and true assessment if all our QBs, just peruse Carlos Harris' twitter account.

Ben Gooding · September 8, 2014

DW!!! He's our guy and I don't care how far in the dog house he is in or what SSP thinks of him. He is our best viable option at the QB position, period.