Favorite to land Tommy Stevens

[Jarius]

Are juniors usually voted team captains?

Erroll Thompson was this year and Moorhead said it was not even close with who the team voted for as captains.

[Goldendawg]

Mmmm yeah. Bizzaro Nick Fitz but I?ll take it.



Here is some game film. He big. He is white. He is from the big ten. Can Brandon walker give us a break down of his foot speed? I?ll hang up and listen.

I only watched the 1st 3 minutes, but I noticed most of these highlights were in the 4th quarter in blowout games. Also, some questionable opposition, Akron, etc. BTW. Big 10, couple of very good programs and weak sisters. I question these transfers who couldn't make it as a starter somewhere else. If we get him, I hope that I am proved wrong.

[Jarius]

I only watched the 1st 3 minutes, but I noticed most of these highlights were in the 4th quarter in blowout games. Also, some questionable opposition, Akron, etc. BTW. Big 10, couple of very good programs and weak sisters. I question these transfers who couldn't make it as a starter somewhere else. If we get him, I hope that I am proved wrong.

He was thought to be the frontrunner for taking over the starting role this year until he was injured and could not participate in spring practice. Franklin was not going to name him the starter yet and he left to ensure he went somewhere he was not going to have to worry about not playing. Joe is obviously telling him he is better than who we have on our roster right now or he would not be coming.

[Goldendawg]

He was thought to be the frontrunner for taking over the starting role this year until he was injured and could not participate in spring practice. Franklin was not going to name him the starter yet and he left to ensure he went somewhere he was not going to have to worry about not playing. Joe is obviously telling him he is better than who we have on our roster right now or he would not be coming.

So, he's coming?

[Relardo Sidney]

I only watched the 1st 3 minutes, but I noticed most of these highlights were in the 4th quarter in blowout games. Also, some questionable opposition, Akron, etc. BTW. Big 10, couple of very good programs and weak sisters. I question these transfers who couldn't make it as a starter somewhere else. If we get him, I hope that I am proved wrong.

I'm questioning Moorhead's ability to develop QBs right now with his hand constantly in the cookie jar searching for something else. Mullen could take nobodies and turn them into All-SEC types. I realize that's rare and very few can do that but damn if Joe doesn't even want to take on the challenge. Keytaon has plenty of tools to win a lot of games. Develop a damn playbook tailored for him and stop looking everywhere else for your solution at the QB position.

[Bothrops]

Moorhead has my full support, but he got a little taste of the SEC West last year and probably didn't like it too much. He's looking to get the most out of the offense is all I can say.

[Jarius]

So, he's coming?

This thread is based on an article from 247 who has a national writer saying he has a good source saying we are the favorite to land him....I'd say there is a pretty good chance.

[bulldawg28]

At this point I'm whatever. Just win Joe or get out of the way. Stop all of the talking and wake up. I don't know who or what he's trying to be but the team deserves more.

[Jarius]

I'm questioning Moorhead's ability to develop QBs right now with his hand constantly in the cookie jar searching for something else. Mullen could take nobodies and turn them into All-SEC types. I realize that's rare and very few can do that but damn if Joe doesn't even want to take on the challenge. Keytaon has plenty of tools to win a lot of games. Develop a damn playbook tailored for him and stop looking everywhere else for your solution at the QB position.

I have already pointed to about 5 or 6 elite offensive coaches that have struggled early at schools that did not have quarterbacks to fit their system. It's not as easy as you want it to be no matter how many times you say it. He's doing what he thinks is best to win games as fast as he can.

[Cooterpoot]

It really doesn?t make a damn who the QB is (other than decision making) when we have low end Juco talent at WR. This offense is about big plays and we don?t have big play skill guys.

[MetEdDawg]

I'm questioning Moorhead's ability to develop QBs right now with his hand constantly in the cookie jar searching for something else. Mullen could take nobodies and turn them into All-SEC types. I realize that's rare and very few can do that but damn if Joe doesn't even want to take on the challenge. Keytaon has plenty of tools to win a lot of games. Develop a damn playbook tailored for him and stop looking everywhere else for your solution at the QB position.

So you can make that judgement after one season with a QB who has a career sub 57% completion percentage coming into the year? Dude couldn't throw when Moorhead got here and Mullen supposedly was the QB whisperer. What did you think Moorhead would do in 8 months that Mullen couldn't do in 4 years?

[Jarius]

So you can make that judgement after one season with a QB who has a career sub 57% completion percentage coming into the year? Dude couldn't throw when Moorhead got here and Mullen supposedly was the QB whisperer. What did you think Moorhead would do in 8 months that Mullen couldn't do in 4 years?

Moorhead really didn't have 8 months. Nick could not even go through spring practice because of his leg.

[MetEdDawg]

Moorhead really didn't have 8 months. Nick could not even go through spring practice because of his leg.

Very true. I guess it was what, more like 5 months? Not sure how anyone could expect a new coach like Moorhead to come in and get less than usual time with the QB and still turn him in to something Mullen never could.

[gravedigger]

I'm pulling for Keytaon to start and dominate

That?s not going to happen.

[gravedigger]

Well Moorhead apparently isn't. I want joe to get his guy bc I want offensive improvement and no excuses

Getting Stevens won?t solve all offensive issues so stop acting like it will. We still have to get wide receivers and TE who can catch the ball.

[Jarius]

Very true. I guess it was what, more like 5 months? Not sure how anyone could expect a new coach like Moorhead to come in and get less than usual time with the QB and still turn him in to something Mullen never could.

The counter to that is that Moorhead should have tailored the offense, and he did to an extent. I think Kentucky caught him completely off guard, but that was as much about dumb penalties setting us back as it was anything else. Florida showed him that he truly had to change the offense and he did against Auburn and LSU. LSU was so bad that he just went back to his normal offense and it worked against A&M and everyone else except Alabama, who we were not beating no matter what system we ran. Iowa was a shit show. Tons of turnovers, errant throws, wide receivers dropping passes, and an unusual mistake by the best safety in college football cost us the game.

[gravedigger]

I'm not sure Stevens is a game changer. If joe wants him, I want him, but I don't see him moving the needle much this fall as far as wins go

Somewhat true. Stevens will be able to run the offense efficiently IF the other skill positions catch on, namely the WRs.

Our defense is going to have to perform too.

[gravedigger]

If that's the case Moorhead loses 80% of the fan base next season.

That isnt true. The internet fanbase isnt indicative of the rest.

[Ari Gold]

If this kid can come in and win the job EVERYONE should be all in with this.
No knock on KT, if he beats him out then great

I will say this about the locker room. The way Mullen and the staff handled Fitz and Williams had that locker room divided. That’s a fact.
And like some have said in this thread , the courting of KB seemed to be a positive thing amongst the players.

[Ari Gold]

Getting Stevens won?t solve all offensive issues so stop acting like it will. We still have to get wide receivers and TE who can catch the ball.

Yes, But getting a guy that can read the right read , and make the throw is a HUGE deal.
If this kid can do that , this will make the WR core much better.