Next years QB situation

[dualthreat]

The fact our coaching staff went after a juco qb should indicate the level of faith the coaches have in Tiller.

you are probably correct.

on a side note, i wonder how tiller feels. Not because they brought in a new QB, but if they subtly give him a .01% chance to start... i mean why even show up to work? If your coaching staff completely gave up on you, you have no reason to practice at QB.

just speculation, here. Remember he's a 21 year old kid not a grown man.. lol.. kids deal with things differently than some may think.

in my book, if what ppl on here are saying is true, he should either switch to WR or promptly leave the team. what other purpose is there? i assume all of the other players on the roster are fighting for starting jobs, except tiller? :skeptical:

 

[dualthreat]

again, my point is not that he should quit, but that our staff is not giving him a fair shake if they tell him there is virtually no way he will start next year.

 

[CyDude16]

again, my point is not that he should quit, but that our staff is not giving him a fair shake if they tell him there is virtually no way he will start next year.

Well he burned a redshirt already, so unless he drops down to a lower level. He could be a very good receiver, but he'd have to get over his apparent lack of liking to make contact or take a hit.

 

[RustShack]

Chill out guys. Obviously the coaches have faith in Jantz if they were to bring him in. He could be the new favorite coming in, that doesn't make him a lock to keep it. As for the Barnett post, maybe they like him just not starting as a freshman. It is a nice feeling that we don't have to start freshman QB's unless they are the second coming of Jesus.

 

[Stormin]

The fact our coaching staff went after a juco qb should indicate the level of faith the coaches have in Tiller.

I think our coaches are just hedging their bets. Adding Jantz brings a bit more competition to the table. If Tiller beats out Jantz then he earns the job and they will be comfortable with him. But they obviously thought that Jantz has at least an even shot to win the job or they wouldn't have signed him.

4.5 40 yard dash with 6-3 220 lb. size with a fairly decent arm is pretty intriguing. The upside is pretty good.

 

[CyDude16]

I think our coaches are just hedging their bets. Adding Jantz brings a bit more competition to the table. If Tiller beats out Jantz then he earns the job and they will be comfortable with him. But they obviously thought that Jantz has at least an even shot to win the job or they wouldn't have signed him.

4.5 40 yard dash with 6-3 220 lb. size with a fairly decent arm is pretty intriguing. The upside is pretty good.

You'd feel comfortable with Tiller at starting qb?

 

[CLONE2000]

If Tiller is not the starting QB, there is an excellent opportunity for him to be the place kicking holder. That way the next time we run a fake extra point we don't have a passer that limp-wrists a throw into a wide open reciever.

 

[Stormin]

You'd feel comfortable with Tiller at starting qb?

If he beats everyone else out, then yes?

 

[thatguy]

 

[CyDude16]

If he beats everyone else out, then yes?

I can only imagine this board if Tiller is the starter next year just based off how this board acted with AA behind center.

 

[Sawyer]

Ive heard the same rumor. I heard that Barnett has really turned heads in practice. Plus Capello has not even attempted to throw the ball during a game. so its hard for me to say that he is ahead of Barnett.

 

[ketelmeister]

Both Barnett and Capello will be much better next season.

 

[FootballinTexas]

4.5 40 yard dash with 6-3 220 lb. size with a fairly decent arm is pretty intriguing. The upside is pretty good.[/QUOTE]

AA, 6-3 230 lbs, 4-7 40 yard dash, His #1 problem was accuracy. I believe Jantz is under 59% for career. So, I agree that his size and speed gives him good upside. But, his accuracy numbers keeps us at a 5-6 win team. This job will be won in spring football. No coach in his right mind can make this call before these guys compete with each other. He is NOT Cam Newton. He was not a D-1 4 or 5 star recruit out of high school. He did not spend time at Florida or win the NJCAA national championship.

 

[CyDude16]

Whats funny is people complain about AA's accuracy, but he had one of the best completion percentages for a qb here..

 

[snowcraig2.0]

I think the staff simply brought Steele in to compete for the job, I don't think they are penciling anyone in as the starter. I am guessing it is more of the mentality that the more options we have, the more likely a viable candidate will emerge.

Just my opinion though, I appreciate the op sharing what they heard.

 

[Bigguns]

4.5 40 yard dash with 6-3 220 lb. size with a fairly decent arm is pretty intriguing. The upside is pretty good.

AA, 6-3 230 lbs, 4-7 40 yard dash, His #1 problem was accuracy. I believe Jantz is under 59% for career. So, I agree that his size and speed gives him good upside. But, his accuracy numbers keeps us at a 5-6 win team. [/QUOTE]That would be a good comparison if AA was the problem last year.

 

[CyDude16]

AA, 6-3 230 lbs, 4-7 40 yard dash, His #1 problem was accuracy. I believe Jantz is under 59% for career. So, I agree that his size and speed gives him good upside. But, his accuracy numbers keeps us at a 5-6 win team.

That would be a good comparison if AA was the problem last year.[/QUOTE]

But it was all his fault!!! :spinny:

As the season progressed at least a portion of all the AA blamers saw it was a bigger picture of our receivers, our line, and play calls at certain times.

 

[FootballinTexas]

That would be a good comparison if AA was the problem last year.

But it was all his fault!!! :spinny:

As the season progressed at least a portion of all the AA blamers saw it was a bigger picture of our receivers, our line, and play calls at certain times.[/QUOTE]

I never said it was all AA's fault. BTW, I love AA as a player, leader, and he meant a lot to this university the past few years. So get off my *** with the smart comments. I'm just telling the truth. Completion % is a QB stat and his was very low. Size and speed is not major QB requirement in this offense. Smarts, execution, and the ability to lead and make great reads is what you need in a QB to run a true spread offense. If it were, Barnett at 6'1" or Sam for that matter would have never been given schollies. I can name you several under-sized QB's (6'1 and under) that have put up great numbers in the Big 12...Graham Harrell, Todd Reesing, Colt McCoy, Chase Daniel to name a few have put up huge numbers and lead their teams to 10 plus win seasons. These guys were smart, accurate, made great reads, and were the leaders of their teams. Also, they were considered under-sized, with average arms with average speed. But they threw good, catchable footballs and executed the offense very well. That's what we need to win.

 

[FootballinTexas]

If he beats everyone else out, then yes?

Totally agree with you. Tiller has not been better because he hasnt got enough reps to be better. He shows signs of improvement at times then he reverts back. Knowing that he truly has a chance be the guy may open him up to do things he never had a chance to do. Also, he was never pushed by Capello and he knew this was Austen's team. He didn't have a reason to be any better than he was. Only time will tell.

 

[CrossCyed]

Tiller had more reps than someone normally in his place.

I think Richardson and Daniels are ruled out as QBs simply because they won't be here this spring, but we all assumed that.

Whoever takes over as starting QB has two roles. QB, obviously, but Austen was the heart and soul of the team. There's a big leadership void.