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Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 9:10 AM
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Cole being the better passer, Swag being the better runner... Combine the 2 talents and I dont think we have a drop off at QB. Not to mention the power run game with Dye/Gallman will help.
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 9:14 AM
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I'm not sure better as much as different because of the skill sets. Generally Cole isn't going to be though of as running for third and 2's. And if you put Chad in he wouldnt be thought of as as much of a passing threat.
Persoanlly I was never a big fan of Boyd picking up the tough yards anyway. I was amazed he didnt miss some games as a result of a late hit or something. I know he got dinged up a few times but not often
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 9:19 AM
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Not being a smart a$$ here, is Chad not a great passer?
From what I see, he has a lively arm with pretty good accuracy.
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 9:34 AM
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Havent seen enough to know was my only underlying point. He may be
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Chad Kelly=Johnny Manziel
Jan 23, 2014, 9:19 AM
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Same energy, cockiness, and I think Chad Kelly is the more gifted athlete.
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Swaggy Football***
Jan 23, 2014, 10:11 AM
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Re: Chad Kelly=Johnny Manziel
Jan 23, 2014, 10:52 AM
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People wouldn't like that. Seems everyone on here can't stand some Johnny Football. During the bowl game he was getting ripped a a thug, punk, classless, and it was being said no one like that would ever stand a chance at Clemson. I stated then that Chad Kelly was the same player as Manziel and was ripped for it.
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I want a QB who gets BIGGER when the spot light is bigger.
Jan 23, 2014, 11:05 AM
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Give me Manziel everyday of the week.
Hope Chad is just like him.
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bingo....not shrinking from the moment***
Jan 23, 2014, 11:12 AM
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From a production perspective - highly doubtful
Jan 23, 2014, 9:27 AM
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Boyd would always have some ### moments but he would also make a lot of big plays. He will be missed. Also, our WR group will be good but there is only one Sammy. You can't over-state the value he brought to the offense. He is clearly not replaceable.
I have to laugh at the comment on this thread that Chad = Manziel. That is a stretch beyond logical proportions.
I do think we will be fine at QB next year though. Either Cole or Chad should be able to effectively run the offense.
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I think Cole has more than shown he can run the offense
Jan 23, 2014, 9:29 AM
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He always moved us up and down the field when he got in.
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Re: I think Cole has more than shown he can run the offense
Jan 23, 2014, 9:56 AM
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He sure did, but his running does look anemic to me. I think we will be fine at QB with either. Also, don't forget Nick Scheusler, who transferred over from Ole Miss, who looked very good in the last Spring Game after Kelly went down with his knee injury. I would not forget about Watson, either, though it will be hard for a true freshman to master this offense. He certainly has great skills and great credentials.
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Watson ran the same offense in high school
Jan 23, 2014, 10:42 AM
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Go watch his film.
He looks like Cam Newton
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Re: Watson ran the same offense in high school
Jan 27, 2014, 2:35 PM
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Though he ran a spread offense, ours will be somewhat different than he is used to. Also the speed of the game will be a good bit different. Not saying he can't get it done. I hope he can, but it will be a stretch for a freshman QB to come in and handle this offense we run. JMO
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How is it a stretch?
Jan 23, 2014, 9:47 AM
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Manziel was a 3* recruit.
Kelly was a 4* recruit. Kelly's measurables are much better than Manziel. Kelly has great feet and is quick like Manziel. We'll see if it translates on the field but I won't be surprised if Kelly is a straight up baller.
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3* recruit that won the Heisman as a FR
Jan 23, 2014, 10:57 AM
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It's not just a stretch, it's a biiiiiiig stretch.
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I think Cole is ahead of Chad right now with the ability
Jan 23, 2014, 9:39 AM
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to move our offense consistently, but he hasn't been up against the likes of UGA, FSU, USUC yet either. This spring is going to be very interesting as they both will be getting all the snaps-hope someone clearly emerges as our best option. And of course the oline will determine just how good they're going to be.
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I think the lack of spotlight pressure could mean so***
Jan 23, 2014, 9:40 AM
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 9:50 AM
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bus". Cole, Chad, and even Nick have been in "driving school" long enough to know what the expectations are and I know Watson will be a quick learner. A lot of Clemson folks are selling these QBs short for they are really good. Many teams inside the ACC and outside would take one of these QBs in a heart beat over what they have on roster. The real challenge in 2014, as it seems it always is, will be the defensive secondary. The only reason they looked better on paper in 2013 was the improvement in the front seven. I know Reed is really liked by his players but this group needs to really step up their game. 2014 should be a good year. It might be a memorable year.
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 10:07 AM
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If you think the secondary looked better on paper because of the play of the front 7, imagine how much better they will look this year, with the entire 2 deep on the DL back and the heart of our LB corps back. Not to mention, the guys filling in for the LB we lost are talented and experienced as well. The front 7 should be even better this year than it was last year, so I expect the secondary to take a leap forward as well.
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I really like all three QB's but....
Jan 23, 2014, 10:37 AM
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Watching how smooth Watson is running an offense that is very similar to what we run, add in his athletic ability and it makes me feel like he will at minimum be very close to winning the job if not winning it outright. Kelly is really an unknown at this point other than his running ability and as mentioned before, Cole has looked very good but only played in games that we clearly had better personnel. I think that all three are very confident and could be great QB's but we just haven't seen them throw the football in games against teams with similar talent. Should be fun to watch develop!
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I Expect More Accuracy From Stoudt And Kelly ----
Jan 23, 2014, 10:03 AM
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Schuessler....Who knows???
Watson....Who knows??? But he can run with best of them.
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If Cole or Chad start next year
Jan 23, 2014, 10:18 AM
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Do you think Watson redshirt?
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If Cole starts, no. If Chad starts, yes.
Jan 23, 2014, 12:56 PM
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I say that because if Chad doesn't start he'll probably transfer which will move DW up to the #2 spot.
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 10:30 AM
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Could we be? It's very possible. Cole comes from good bloodlines, has the prototypical size, a good arm, and showed this year in back up duty that he is not just a pocket passer. He knows the system, has plenty of experience, plenty of talent around him, and the tangibles to succeed. I loved Boyd, and there was one play or 2 a game where he would avoid some pressure, break a tackle, and turn a 8 yard loss into a postive gain, and I think that is what will be missed the most. However, I see Cole being a productive, smart, efficient passer making less mistakes and leading this team. Throw in Swag w some formations and what should be a deeper/better backfield, I think we will be just fine....
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Better? I don't think so.***
Jan 23, 2014, 10:55 AM
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Re: Could we be better at the QB position next year?
Jan 23, 2014, 11:26 AM
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I think most of you guys are sleeping on Watson ... and when you wake up you will find he is our 2014 starter. His talent level, his early enrollment, and his 4 years of success running an almost identical offense ... and breaking every QB record in Georgia before his senior season even started ... are the reasons for my prediction. He is going to be the next Jamies Winston.
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His game is more similar to Cam Newton***
Jan 23, 2014, 11:35 AM
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Manziel? I think you meant Tebow.
Jan 23, 2014, 11:49 AM
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And I'm ok with a Sophmore Heisman.
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Yeah,
Jan 27, 2014, 2:52 PM
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one of our guys could have three years as a starter under his belt.
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Re: I hope we are
Jan 27, 2014, 9:23 PM
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more consistent on O this season no matter who is the starter. The D should be better, I am ok with scoring 20-30 points and winning.
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