With Jacob Eason leaving for the NFL, let UW’s 2020 quarterback competition begin
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Who gives a shit how long they have been in the program? That’s part of what contributed to our problems at ILB and WR this year.BroadcastingDawg said:Read that article earlier...
Really wasn't much analysis as to who will actually start.
Sirmon has earned his shot. I think. Has the physical tools, good leader, has been with the program long enough to get the first look.
Sirmon: I like that he's got a big, big arm. I like that he's 6'5. He's mobile, has wiggle in the pocket to avoid pressure. Ball comes out of his hand weird sometimes because of his motion... if you watch his HS tape he almost never threw out of the pocket, Bothell had him roll out 90% of the time throwing on the run... almost everything he threw was streetball-like. Worries me that he'll struggle to hit the easy passes right in front of him (which is why we probably hear about his accuracy issues). He's got the higher ceiling... but it always worries me a little bit when a kid sits for 2 years w.o playing much football.
Morris: He throws a tight ball... quick, efficient throwing motion. He's also pretty athletic, good at throwing on the run, avoids pressure in the pocket well. Lacks a little bit of arm strength, really has to give it his all to add zip to his passes. Threw a ton of sideline fades in high school (almost all of his big throws in his HS game film), threw a ton of slants when not going for the home run, you don't see the ability to stretch the field with him. His ceiling is probably a more athletic Browning... he'll kill you with efficiency.
Garbers: Throws the line-drive ball really well... he knows how to lead a receiver really well and generally hits his target in front of him, in stride. If he gets the chance to wind up, his ball really drives low and hard. His throwing motion is a little long, has a dip in it near his knee when he brings the ball back, causes him to really struggle on/ shows up on touch throws. If you get the chance, watch the play at the 2-minute mark of the highlight video of his game against Grace Brethren... really shows you where he's at when throwing a touch ball, not great. He's easily the most capable north-south runner of the bunch. He looks to run and he runs people over.
We have to start the best QB, regardless of age. I think all 3 have pretty equal chances and think Garbers will have a good shot at winning the job. He was definitely the best high school player of the 3, rather easily. I like his ability to run and scramble too. -
One of my new year resolutions this year is to not care at all then bitch and moan about who should be starting after the first loss.
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I think Morris is better so I would hope he starts.
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3 losers with no shot at the nfl. Awesomeness
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UW would be an attractive grad transfer destination.
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Good luck with that.huskyhooligan said:One of my new year resolutions this year is to not care at all then bitch and moan about who should be starting after the first loss.
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I think this is the most intriguing QB battle since I went insane and started following this team. It's the second year in a row of the portal era in which there isn't an established guy penciled in. Between the portal and Huard looming, there's a real chance that the staff either flubs this over overthinks it and therefore flubs it. Although I hate the concept in general, and a reasonable person could make the case that a wasted year of Skinny is one example of why, I agree that this year wouldn't be the worst situation for a grad transfer.
On paper/watching film, Garbers looks like the most complete player. If they truly play the best player and that ends up being Garbers, it creates an interesting scenario with Huard. And Sirmon for sure and probably also Morris transfer out.
Moving forward, it's going to be awfully hard for ANY program to keep more than two quarterbacks on the roster who are worth a damn. I can easily envision a scenario in which UW plays out this season with only two quarterbacks on the roster that aren't walk-ons. -
I care until tomorrow at midnight and after that, not at all until September 5th.Gilbystaint said:
Good luck with that.huskyhooligan said:One of my new year resolutions this year is to not care at all then bitch and moan about who should be starting after the first loss.
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I will openly admit I have no idea which QB is the best. All that matters is that the best guy starts. No favoring a guy because he is younger or over. We aren’t building for the future. We are past that so it should simply come down to which QB is the best. If the guy chosen struggles, get your ego out of the way and play the next guy. It sounds simple, but it doesn’t always happen.JaWarrenJaHooker said:I think Morris is better so I would hope he starts.
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Dabo replaced his upperclassman QB with Lawrence: Natty. The best players must play. PeriodRoadDawg55 said:
I will openly admit I have no idea which QB is the best. All that matters is that the best guy starts. No favoring a guy because he is younger or over. We aren’t building for the future. We are past that so it should simply come down to which QB is the best. If the guy chosen struggles, get your ego out of the way and play the next guy. It sounds simple, but it doesn’t always happen.JaWarrenJaHooker said:I think Morris is better so I would hope he starts.
