QB impressions from today's first half (thanks a lot ACCN)

Apr 9, 2022, 5:46 PM

... Klubnick looked pretty good for true freshman. Arm strenght more than adequate, good accuracy, great foot speed and ability to extend plays, quick release, everything we've heard is true. Still some work to do, still needs to add some muscle, but plenty to be excited about there. DJ looked somewhat improved over last year's total disaster, and he did make some nice throws, showed off arm strength a few times, and executed well at times. At other times, he missed wide open guys and seemed out of rhythm like the DJ we cringed over last season. It may be a bit unfair, but I'm still looking for a glimpse of that guy who put up 465 yds against Notre Dame on the road as a true freshman, and while there's no doubt DJ is working hard and steadily improving, I thought he was "meh" for a guy who has been through two full seasons, one as a study behind #1 overall pick, and one as full-time starter.

Caveat: Both QBs played with no help on offense whatsoever, what with injuries to OL, WR, and RB, not to mention playing against one of the deepest most talented defenses in the country.

Bottom line: We'll be in better shape at QB this fall than we were last year. Unless DJ really turns it up a notch, which could happen, it's just a matter of time before Klubnick wins the starting job. The competition will make them both better going into fall. With the arrival of Hunter Johnson, it only helps. Johnson has not been a great QB by any means, but having a QB with his experience and maturity could mean a lot. If one QB gets injured or gets into a rut, we will have options, where most of last year we really had zero. The real question may be, how long does DJ hang around if he loses the starting job?