Looks like we have our QB2

[BlackSailsDawg]

AJ Swann is projected to State. Nothing has been made official.

[Todd4State]

Good back up option and the kind of player we need for that spot at this moment.

Has SEC starting experience and was also at Vanderbilt when they had Mike Wright ironically enough.

Not the fastest guy but should be solid.

[starkvegasdawg]

Glad there's QB's willing to sign now without any improvement in the OL. Seems almost like a death wish currently.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

If he signs, he will get to play.

[maroonmania]

If he signs, he will get to play.

Yep, if KT keeps using his body as a battering ram, he won't last long.

[StarkVegasSteve]

If he signs, he will get to play.

Yep. If we don't teach Kamario to run behind his pads he'll be injured by October.

I also wouldn't hate it if we got up big in our buy games next year(ULM and Tennessee Tech) and let Swann play after the 1st quarter. Keep the hits off Kamario before Minnesota Week 2 and The Egg Bowl.

[HancockCountyDog]

Yep. If we don't teach Kamario to run behind his pads he'll be injured by October.

I also wouldn't hate it if we got up big in our buy games next year(ULM and Tennessee Tech) and let Swann play after the 1st quarter. Keep the hits off Kamario before Minnesota Week 2 and The Egg Bowl.

He is so damn athletic, but he is built like a small forward. He has to trust his arm and his feet have to be secondary or the kid will not last a season. He got beat up in the egg bowl and hammered by freaking wake forest.

Unless he puts on about 30 pounds of muscle, he won't finish a season.

[StarkVegasSteve]

He is so damn athletic, but he is built like a small forward. He has to trust his arm and his feet have to be secondary or the kid will not last a season. He got beat up in the egg bowl and hammered by freaking wake forest.

Unless he puts on about 30 pounds of muscle, he won't finish a season.

He has to learn how to progress through his reads. It's been my main point of why he wasn't ready the entire year. He can't make it through a progression and he makes the wrong read a lot of times on option plays. It's not the end of the world though. The kid was a true Freshman. He will get better. It's also not the worst thing that he's trusting himself in those instances. I like the confidence, you just have to be smarter.

[Coach34]

Yep. The reads have to get better so his carries will go down. He needs to average about 12 carries- not 20 or more

[StarkVegasSteve]

Yep. The reads have to get better so his carries will go down. He needs to average about 12 carries- not 20 or more

Agreed. 10-12 carries. We don't need him trying to be 2021 Matt Corral for 12 games.

[Coursesuper]

Yep. The reads have to get better so his carries will go down. He needs to average about 12 carries- not 20 or more

So true. He's trying to do it all himself because that's what he knows and trust. Got to grow.

[SPMT]

Yep. The reads have to get better so his carries will go down. He needs to average about 12 carries- not 20 or more

This is where you could actually add value. Is it reasonable to expect to have someone, on average make the required leap to get to multiple reads and to do so at game speed in one off season?

When I break it down I see it this way:

1. See the reads in film progress through them very quickly. This is pure pattern recognition and requires many hours for most and is a form of intellect.

But it can be done anytime, anywhere and is the base for progress to on the field performance.

2. See reads at less than game speed on the field. And execute.

3. See the reads at game speed on the field.

4. See and execute reads at game speed on field. Specific intellect and athleticism can enhance this.

What can we reasonably expect?
KT looked pretty far away to me.

[TaleofTwoDogs]

He could learn his reads a lot quicker if he didn't have to concern himself that his OL will do its job.

[Todd4State]

This is where you could actually add value. Is it reasonable to expect to have someone, on average make the required leap to get to multiple reads and to do so at game speed in one off season?

When I break it down I see it this way:

1. See the reads in film progress through them very quickly. This is pure pattern recognition and requires many hours for most and is a form of intellect.

But it can be done anytime, anywhere and is the base for progress to on the field performance.

2. See reads at less than game speed on the field. And execute.

3. See the reads at game speed on the field.

4. See and execute reads at game speed on field. Specific intellect and athleticism can enhance this.

What can we reasonably expect?
KT looked pretty far away to me.

For his age KT is way far ahead of where most QB's his age are. For a comparison- Dak in his SECOND year was basically a wildcat/running QB. At the same point in their careers I think KT is ready to take the reigns and start whereas Dak was not even close to being ready.

And that leads me to this to answer your other questions. This offseason I suspect KT will have the most growth in his career. It's going to like gross anatomy for doctors but for QB's. He's going to be focusing on really understanding the offense AND he's also going to focus on understanding coverages, blitzes, and things like that. He will also be spending a TON of time with his receivers building rapport. So what can we reasonably expect from KT? I think if he stays healthy I think he will have a season similar to the one that Marcel Reed had this year for Texas A&M. He may have even fewer INT's because he takes care of the ball well which is a trait I love.

So, I think KT will know the offense and I think he will understand it but he will probably not quite have mastered it. What I mean by that is I think by the time he gets to year three he is going to have an even deeper understanding of the offense and you'll see him doing things like making more checks on his own, he will be more confident, the turnovers will continue to go down, he will be smart with his running, and his situational awareness will continue to improve. That's probably 2027 realistically that we're talking about here. Doesn't mean that 2026 will be bad. It just means that 2027 and beyond will be even better and potentially special.

I do agree with Coach that as he gains experience his rushes will go down because he will not default to scrambling quite so quickly. Our fans need to understand that this is not Dan Mullen's offense. Yes, there are QB runs in Lebby's offense but not nearly as many as in Dan's. We're not going ask KT to throw 30 times and rush 20-25 times. It's probably going to end up being more like 32-34 passes to 10 QB rushes including scrambles.

[Todd4State]

He could learn his reads a lot quicker if he didn't have to concern himself that his OL will do its job.

Yes, not having the five matadors in front of him would help immensely.

[SPMT]

For his age KT is way far ahead of where most QB's his age are. For a comparison- Dak in his SECOND year was basically a wildcat/running QB. At the same point in their careers I think KT is ready to take the reigns and start whereas Dak was not even close to being ready.

And that leads me to this to answer your other questions. This offseason I suspect KT will have the most growth in his career. It's going to like gross anatomy for doctors but for QB's. He's going to be focusing on really understanding the offense AND he's also going to focus on understanding coverages, blitzes, and things like that. He will also be spending a TON of time with his receivers building rapport. So what can we reasonably expect from KT? I think if he stays healthy I think he will have a season similar to the one that Marcel Reed had this year for Texas A&M. He may have even fewer INT's because he takes care of the ball well which is a trait I love.

So, I think KT will know the offense and I think he will understand it but he will probably not quite have mastered it. What I mean by that is I think by the time he gets to year three he is going to have an even deeper understanding of the offense and you'll see him doing things like making more checks on his own, he will be more confident, the turnovers will continue to go down, he will be smart with his running, and his situational awareness will continue to improve. That's probably 2027 realistically that we're talking about here. Doesn't mean that 2026 will be bad. It just means that 2027 and beyond will be even better and potentially special.

I do agree with Coach that as he gains experience his rushes will go down because he will not default to scrambling quite so quickly. Our fans need to understand that this is not Dan Mullen's offense. Yes, there are QB runs in Lebby's offense but not nearly as many as in Dan's. We're not going ask KT to throw 30 times and rush 20-25 times. It's probably going to end up being more like 32-34 passes to 10 QB rushes including scrambles.

We would be ecstatic if he played like Marcel Reed.

[Todd4State]

We would be ecstatic if he played like Marcel Reed.

Absolutely!

25 TD 12 INT 62% PCT with 493 rushing yards and 6 rushing TD's.

I could definitely see those numbers next year with KT. Maybe even more rushing yards because KT produced similar numbers this year in limited time.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

So I guess we will have Kamario, transfer Swann, signee McWhorter, and walk-on Puckett? Is that correct?

[Maroon Glasses]

Absolutely!

25 TD 12 INT 62% PCT with 493 rushing yards and 6 rushing TD's.

I could definitely see those numbers next year with KT. Maybe even more rushing yards because KT produced similar numbers this year in limited time.

Agreed. I actually think it will be more. I think he will have a couple games like he had against OM where he runs for 120+. Just due to the fact that sometimes that might be what it takes to win. I would love for him to resemble Reeds number this year in year 2. That would have us winning 8+ games if we have a defense!

[EdwardDrayton]

Yes, not having the five matadors in front of him would help immensely.

'<slow clap>'

[StarkVegasSteve]

So I guess we will have Kamario, transfer Swann, signee McWhorter, and walk-on Puckett? Is that correct?

Yes that will be the room.

[Tbonewannabe]

Does KT have something similar to what Daniels had at LSU? VR training to basically get tons of mental reps. I would think that it would be standard for SEC teams but I haven't heard of anyone else using it.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

Does KT have something similar to what Daniels had at LSU? VR training to basically get tons of mental reps. I would think that it would be standard for SEC teams but I haven't heard of anyone else using it.

We have something similar. Word is that we bought the tabletop Atari Football from the Chuck E Cheese in Jackson when it closed in 1986.

[Tbonewannabe]

We have something similar. Word is that we bought the tabletop Atari Football from the Chuck E Cheese in Jackson when it closed in 1986.

Honestly wouldn't surprise me.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Agreed. 10-12 carries. We don't need him trying to be 2021 Matt Corral for 12 games.

Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral

[Turfdawg67]

We have something similar. Word is that we bought the tabletop Atari Football from the Chuck E Cheese in Jackson when it closed in 1986.

LOL. New ball bearings for the roller balls though... so there's that.

[Pancho]

Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral

Lebby

[BlackSailsDawg]

Lebby

So glad he is our coach!

[Turfdawg67]

Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral


So glad he is our coach!

And away we go...

[Maroon Glasses]

And away we go...

Yep lol burners ignited.

[BlackSailsDawg]

And away we go...

LOL!

[RisperDawg]

Does KT have something similar to what Daniels had at LSU? VR training to basically get tons of mental reps. I would think that it would be standard for SEC teams but I haven't heard of anyone else using it.

Hope we already bought the components, at least. The price of RAM has skyrocketed. Ha.

[Really Clark?]

Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral

Corral averaged 11.7 carriers per game in 2021

[Coach34]

those pesky facts again

[BuckyIsAB****]

Corral averaged 11.7 carriers per game in 2021

Taylor had 18 vs WF and 20 vs OM. Womp womp

[BuckyIsAB****]

But then again he plays for an offensive savant like Lebby. Who runs Heupels offense, who runs Lebbys father in laws offense, and Lebby runs it a quarter as good as both of them

[Coach34]

Taylor had 18 vs WF and 20 vs OM. Womp womp

Exactly Coach. He is unable to make the reads a QB in this system is supposed to make so he takes off and runs. RC showed you didnt know what you were talking about- clearly.

[BlackSailsDawg]

Taylor had 18 vs WF and 20 vs OM. Womp womp

Be better man. You use to not be like this. You know as well as I do that Lebby did not call for KT to rush it 18 times.

I will never understand a person that willfully lies to try to gain support to a cause.

[Brobi-wan]

Be better man. You use to not be like this. You know as well as I do that Lebby did not call for KT to rush it 18 times.

I will never understand a person that willfully lies to try to gain support to a cause.

Guess you’ll never understand Zach Arnett or being a Bearshark. I think our QB room is in decent shape. We get Taylor to make a read and we are in business

[Really Clark?]

Taylor had 18 vs WF and 20 vs OM. Womp womp

And that has what to do with your post about Corral carrying it 21 times per game under Lebby?

[Todd4State]

Taylor had 18 vs WF and 20 vs OM. Womp womp

The vast majority of those were very clearly scrambles.

It wasn't like Dan's offense where there were obviously designed QB runs or read option plays.

[Maroon Glasses]

The vast majority of those were very clearly scrambles.

It wasn't like Dan's offense where there were obviously designed QB runs or read option plays.

Todd you're opening a can of worms talking about Dans offense. Lol

[BuckyIsAB****]

The vast majority of those were very clearly scrambles.

It wasn't like Dan's offense where there were obviously designed QB runs or read option plays.

It?s not nearly as good as his offense was here so far. Love to be wrong.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Exactly Coach. He is unable to make the reads a QB in this system is supposed to make so he takes off and runs. RC showed you didnt know what you were talking about- clearly.

No? Watch our offense inside the 10-15 and tell me different. If you are getting paid millions and you cant coach a kid as talented as Taylor is then you aint it. But then again we do have some unexplainable losses since he got here so

[BuckyIsAB****]

And that has what to do with your post about Corral carrying it 21 times per game under Lebby?

Well im not a genius but I think Taylor running the ball for a coach with a history of running the QB was my point

[Really Clark?]

Well im not a genius but I think Taylor running the ball for a coach with a history of running the QB was my point

And your point was at best ignorant saying Corral ran the ball 21 times per game under Lebby. Or you just flat made it up trying to boost your point.

[BuckyIsAB****]

And your point was at best ignorant saying Corral ran the ball 21 times per game under Lebby. Or you just flat made it up trying to boost your point.

I never said it was 21 every single game man. Y?all hell around here. Message board cred worth more than gold

[Turfdawg67]

Well im not a genius.

FIFY...

[Gutter Cobreh]

Well im not a genius but I think Taylor running the ball for a coach with a history of running the QB was my point

It's asinine for you to think Taylor shouldn't be carrying the ball or handicap the coach's playbook by taking away KT's greatest asset (his legs).

Everyone here says KT is generational, so a better comparison would be Cam Newton's year at Auburn. They are similar in size than KT is to Corral. Newton averaged 18.9 attempts in his year at Auburn.

If we're going to be successful KT is going to have to use his legs and you know that. There is an increased risk of injury, but that is where we are with his development. The hope is that his size helps him absorb more punishment than the avg. QB.

[Pancho]

this Swann stands a good chance to start half of the season next year

[Maroon Glasses]

It's asinine for you to think Taylor shouldn't be carrying the ball or handicap the coach's playbook by taking away KT's greatest asset (his legs).

Everyone here says KT is generational, so a better comparison would be Cam Newton's year at Auburn. They are similar in size than KT is to Corral. Newton averaged 18.9 attempts in his year at Auburn.

If we're going to be successful KT is going to have to use his legs and you know that. There is an increased risk of injury, but that is where we are with his development. The hope is that his size helps him absorb more punishment than the avg. QB.

I agree with you. Now I'm not saying he should have 20+ rushing attempts, but with his running ability you have to utilize it to maximize his potential. Not using his running ability would be like telling Lamar Jackson to just sit in the pocket the entire time. He wouldn't be nearly as successful and the team would have more Last than W's.

Again, just want to clarify I'm not saying run him 20 times every game. But if the opponent can't defend it and it's successful, then that's what you continue to due. Especially if his pass game isn't developed. Injuries are just part of the game. As a coach, if you don't run him and lose, you get criticized for not running him enough. If you run him and he gets hurt, you get criticized for running him too much. It is what it is, just run whatever scheme gives you the best chance to win.

[Really Clark?]

I never said it was 21 every single game man. Y?all hell around here. Message board cred worth more than gold

Uhhh, this is your quote in that post "Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral"

[BlackSailsDawg]

Well im not a genius but I think Taylor running the ball for a coach with a history of running the QB was my point

That was your point. And as pointed out, your point was wrong. Just like with Corral ... you were shown to be wrong. Over exaggerated it. If KT is that fragile to take hits, he need to play a different sport.

[BlackSailsDawg]

Uhhh, this is your quote in that post "Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral"

YEP. Was headed back to quote him. What happened to Bucky? He use to not be like this.

[Gutter Cobreh]

YEP. Was headed back to quote him. What happened to Bucky? He use to not be like this.

Arnett was rehired. Sent poor Bucky over the edge...

[BuckyIsAB****]

It's asinine for you to think Taylor shouldn't be carrying the ball or handicap the coach's playbook by taking away KT's greatest asset (his legs).

Everyone here says KT is generational, so a better comparison would be Cam Newton's year at Auburn. They are similar in size than KT is to Corral. Newton averaged 18.9 attempts in his year at Auburn.

If we're going to be successful KT is going to have to use his legs and you know that. There is an increased risk of injury, but that is where we are with his development. The hope is that his size helps him absorb more punishment than the avg. QB.

I dont have a problem running the QB at all. But not 10 times a game all year long

[BuckyIsAB****]

Uhhh, this is your quote in that post "Who called those 21 runs per game for Corral"

I know?

[BuckyIsAB****]

YEP. Was headed back to quote him. What happened to Bucky? He use to not be like this.

Ive been done with Lebbro since Toledo. The program has been too. Love to be wrong. But it aint happening. What has he done for you to follow him to the grave like you do? No one loses to Texas and Florida the way we did and survives. Tennessee I can live with since we didn?t shit our pants but it should have been a W, Shapen costed him that one too