It's unbelievable but I never thought I'd say I miss FF. But I do. Mullins greatest task will be getting a quarterback here in a year or two who can throw 30 touchdowns with 9 or 10 interceptions and can run a little bit.
Obviously a great win against a good SEC West team that was undefeated coming into today. But for them to win more big games are going to need the offense to do better. Much better.
There are many things that a QB must do well to be great. There are also thinks that are required around him, that others must do sufficiently. Some of the QB requirements are:
- Lead the offense.
- Pre-snap reading of the defense.
- Make necessary pre-snap adjustments to the play-calls and protections.
- Make correct post-snap reads.
- Successfully perform hand-offs, pitches, and QB runs in the running game.
- Successfully pass the ball to receivers, including to a correct receiver with the correct placement, velocity, timing, etc.
- Manage himself in the pocket, know when to throw it away, when to tuck it and run, when to take the sack (without retreating like Nix did near the end of this game).
- Keep the ball (as) secure (as possible) while passing or running.
Certainly there are more requirements, but this list is a start. Of all the things that are needed, some require innate skill or talent and some can be trained to a greater or less extent. Trask definitely needs to get better at pocket awareness.
...then again, before two weeks ago he hadn't started a game in 7 years and hasn't played much in collegiate games!!!
We finally have a QB who can read defenses in passing situations at an exceptionally high level and deliver the ball to the right read, on time, with proper velocity and placement!! We haven't had that in a looooooong time, outside of a few games with Will Grier. ...and you're pining for Franks?
Our best chance at a special season was Trask getting a chance and Trask staying healthy. He needs time each play and he needs time as in repetitions against live competition. Why don't you direct your wishfulness toward a decent line that will allow this premier, albeit inexperienced, QB to have the time to do what he needs to connect with our outstanding receiver unit?