Buffellow85
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Nice to see Jeff Thomas getting some touches
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2013 Spring Game Preview Show
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I'm a bit surprised as to the number of reps by the QBs low on the depth chart, just based on MM's insistence on trimming the competing QBs to 3-4 prior to the spring game. I'm sure Webb's injury has something to do with it, but it doesn't explain why the current number 5 QB is getting so many reps early in the spring game.
bigbang2
blindslighted
Addison Gillam looked good. I like the offense. We have weapons on offense. The defense not so much.
Standouts
WR- Richardson, Spruce, Goodson, Thomas
TE- Fernandez, Irwin
RB- Powell, Jones
QB- Wood, Hirschman
DE- Chidera
LB- Greer, Nogard, Gillam, Tuumalo, Webb
S- Moseley
CB- Crawley, Henderson, Wright, Hunter
Standouts
WR- Richardson, Spruce, Goodson, Thomas
TE- Fernandez, Irwin
RB- Powell, Jones
QB- Wood, Hirschman
DE- Chidera
LB- Greer, Nogard, Gillam, Tuumalo, Webb
S- Moseley
CB- Crawley, Henderson, Wright, Hunter
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Thought Wood looked impressive
Had to leave a little early, but it is pretty clear Connor Wood is the best QB on the current roster. Not really all that close either. Also think we are going to see healthy doses of Jeff Thomas and Spruce at WR in addition to PRich this season.
Have to be very concerned with the OL depth though. That might be our ultimate undoing this season.
Have to be very concerned with the OL depth though. That might be our ultimate undoing this season.
Wood outplayed everyone else since spring break. He is the clear leader going into the spring and fall. Anyone else who thinks otherwise has an agenda.
bigbang2
blindslighted
He is not in my opinion, it is pretty much tied going to the fall.
Was going to ask if you're serious then I remembered it was you saying that. What are your reasons for it being tied other than PRich was on Wood's team?
And your opinion is based on what exactly? It certainly is not based on what has transpired on the field this spring.
I think you are as biased as BB given Wood played on the Gold team.
"Today, 01:47 PM #29
CUAviator
I think Wood is pulling away with the starting job. Disregard the Wood to PRich bomb - Wood has been hitting his receivers' hands and making much better reads v Hirsch overthrows."
i definitely think he pulled away with the job, but at best I would say he looked "good". Impressive....not so much.
Probably about right. It is better than the "no one looks good" alternative. We just need Wood to continue to progress throughout this offseason and hopefully we have a QB step up and look like a legit backup in fall practices.
I think he looked impressive because he's playing with poise and confidence, hitting on the deep ball, tucking when he needed to, and just playing overall good smart football.
And impressive is all relative. I'm terrified of our OL depth though.
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Have to agree with the majority. Wood solidified being #1 in my book. No bad throws. Threw the ball OOB when nothing was there. Didn't force anything. Was putting balls where only the O could make a play. Probably had 3 big bombs to PRich that should have been caught.
Also, his delivery is much faster than Hirshman. They also didn't run with Wood (probably purposefully with the spring game televised).
PRich will get his hands back. Not worried. Was worried when they had him return that punt though. Hopefully he won't have to be back there. Would like to see what Hall could do as a returner.
Crawley looked good. Never out of position that I could see. With a better understanding of the schemes, he could play a little more aggression.
Nembot stood out to me. Really used his wingspan well, and is lightyears ahead in his pass pro compaired to last year.
Reid needs to gain about 30 pounds. Greer had a good hit, but is still very tentative with his run reads.
Safety play was almost non-existant. Hopefully Mosley can get his head on strait and get on the 2-deep.
OL depth is scary. Would like to see them pursue a JuCo.
Powell was a monster. Do not envy anyone that has to tackle him.
Also, his delivery is much faster than Hirshman. They also didn't run with Wood (probably purposefully with the spring game televised).
PRich will get his hands back. Not worried. Was worried when they had him return that punt though. Hopefully he won't have to be back there. Would like to see what Hall could do as a returner.
Crawley looked good. Never out of position that I could see. With a better understanding of the schemes, he could play a little more aggression.
Nembot stood out to me. Really used his wingspan well, and is lightyears ahead in his pass pro compaired to last year.
Reid needs to gain about 30 pounds. Greer had a good hit, but is still very tentative with his run reads.
Safety play was almost non-existant. Hopefully Mosley can get his head on strait and get on the 2-deep.
OL depth is scary. Would like to see them pursue a JuCo.
Powell was a monster. Do not envy anyone that has to tackle him.
bigbang2
blindslighted
Also basically no pass rush from the defense. I would not name a starter right now. Let both guys push each other, take equal reps. If Wood wins the job in the fall, you have a capable backup ready to step in if Wood gets rattled in games again.
Love the question avoidance maneuver
Equal reps helps very little in the long run. Wood will be the #1 QB entering fall, as it should be.
bb is more in love with Hirschman than Madden was with Favre.
bigbang2
blindslighted
That would be a big mistake by Coach Mac. I still have my doubts on both QBs. I won't be shocked if a Juco QB is added. I wasn't blown away by Wood performance. What I saw today was P Rich man handling the secondary. No pass rush whatsoever and no defensive game plan to stop Wood and Hirschman. I saw a defense that lacks talent. I saw Wood miss some deep throw. I saw both QB miss on deep routes.
PRich got hands on 4/5 long throws. Caught one.
The big thing I think you're forgetting is that HCMM likes a QB that can move. Wood can scoot. Hirschman, not so much.
I saw Peyton Manning miss some deep throws this year too. What'd expect out of Wood today? No one is perfect, but he looked calm in the pocket has great arm strength made many good throws. He is the leader right now. No question about it.
bigbang2
blindslighted
Oh ok lol. Wood throws a pretty pass no doubt about that. But anyone can look comfortable with no pass rush.
Sadly yes. See ElCunado's bottom line quote above.
*this is actually the quote:
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
― Mike Tyson
Not from today but I saw on Rivals the other day a quote from MM that basically says that Dillon's big issue is footwork which really affects his consistency