Thoughts on Trask

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Positives:

I was incredibly impressed with his decision making in the passing game today. He didn't throw into double coverage and didn't force any throws. We all talk about how quick he is to make a decision compared to Franks but what I really like is his accuracy. He hits WR's in stride and gives them a chance to run after the catch. I think that's an overlooked positive that really helps this offense run better. It's truly incredible that he's playing this well with so much time off.

Also, the kid is a baller. That was a nasty hit on his knee and he came back in and balled hard. Major props to him for that. You can tell he wants to play and wants to be in the game no matter what.

Negatives:

I think what excites me most about the negatives is the fact that they are to be expected given his lack of playing time for so many years and they are fixable. He has two big negatives:

1) He has no pocket presence. None whatsoever. But what QB would with virtually zero playing time for seven or so years? Pocket presence is learned with game experience. It will come. He got a crash course in it today from arguably the best d-line in the country and it didn't cost us a win. That's big.

2) He drops the ball when he gets hit. Well he hasn't been hit in a game for seven years.. Before the Kentucky game the kid probably hadn't been tackled since 8th grade.

Both of these negatives are things that can absolutely be fixed with some more game experience. I'm certain Mullen will work on his internal clock this week in practice. There will no doubt be reps on getting rid of the ball quickly if the first reads aren't there. I'm glad he doesn't have serious problems with accuracy or a tendency to make horrible decisions. Those are hard to fix. He may not have pocket presence but he certainly doesn't panic in the pocket. When given time to throw he's a surgeon. It's fun to watch.
 

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You mean pocket awareness. He has great pocket presence.

But yeah I agree with you on all points.
 

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@Swamped Gator I totally agree with what you are saying. Big negatives, but should be easy enough to fix with game experience. One thing I can't figure out is why Trask doesn't run sometimes other than if it is a stupid QB run call. I know he isn't a great runner, but the coaches must tell him to NEVER run unless they call for it. Several times in the last few games he has had tons of green grass if he just tucked it. He isn't a burner, but he could have at least gotten 5 yards before there was even any contact. I guess it's a fine line between someone that takes off after a hint of pressure and someone that stands tall in the pocket, but I think there is a little bit of space for a scramble every now and then.
 

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@Swamped Gator I totally agree with what you are saying. Big negatives, but should be easy enough to fix with game experience. One thing I can't figure out is why Trask doesn't run sometimes other than if it is a stupid QB run call. I know he isn't a great runner, but the coaches must tell him to NEVER run unless they call for it. Several times in the last few games he has had tons of green grass if he just tucked it. He isn't a burner, but he could have at least gotten 5 yards before there was even any contact. I guess it's a fine line between someone that takes off after a hint of pressure and someone that stands tall in the pocket, but I think there is a little bit of space for a scramble every now and then.

I think they tell him to not run it because they don’t want him to fumble it.
 

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I thought he played pretty good today. Probably his biggest mistake was not pitching the ball in the fourth quarter for what would’ve been a walk in touchdown. Instead he was stopped for no gain, and then fumbled on the next play.
 
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He lacks some pocket awareness and the mental clock that comes with it. I have a feeling that will improve. Otherwise he's great and I'm thrilled he's our qb.
 

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He turns it over at about the same clip as Franks but it doesn’t seem as impactful, for whatever reason. Maybe defense is just playing better or something. I like that he consistently gives the WRs perfect balls to run with. Major difference between him and Franks.
 

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He lacks some pocket awareness and the mental clock that comes with it. I have a feeling that will improve. Otherwise he's great and I'm thrilled he's our qb.
Dude keeps it up, he’ll find a way to get drafted. Also, EJ looked good too. Not scared for him to be in expect he’s our last line of defense before a walk on.
 

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Definitely has a tendency to hold the ball too long which is leading to the fumbles. But considering everything, hes doing as good as we could ever hope for a literal lifetime backup. Happy hes a Gator.
 

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Trask is a baller. Most natural passer we’ve had since idk how long.

Would love to mix in some Emory and completely nix Trask running it.
 

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QB has to hold on to the ball until receivers break free. And the Oline has to block until that time.
So it isn't that Trask holds on to the ball too long (unless you mean he should throw it away/take a sack) it's that the oline isn't blocking long enough. I think we've seen that Trask let's it fly when someone is open.
i.e. blame lies with the oline.
 

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I think they tell him to not run it because they don’t want him to fumble it.

And yet... on third and 2 they call a designed QB keeper up the middle that hasn't worked all year, and also ran designed keepers to run out the clock in spite of the sprained knee and 3 fumbles. :eek3:
 

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And yet... on third and 2 they call a designed QB keeper up the middle that hasn't worked all year, and also ran designed keepers to run out the clock in spite of the sprained knee and 3 fumbles. :eek3:
And what about that throwback from Krull to him? :ugh:
 

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Tough kid. It’s nice to see a Gator QB sling it around the yard.
The team has a much better chance to win with Trask running the show.
 

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Totally agree with OP. I hope he is right about learning pocket awareness. For some it never comes (brantley / driskel). At least he gets rid of it faster and makes very good first reads.

This is a sack/fumble pattern that we've seen in several games and D Coordinators will definitely try to exploit it. It's OK to take an occasional sack but getting blind sided (even from the front) yard saled and coughing up the pill is far more problematic.
 

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Why Krull throwback to a crippled Trask? Should use that with EJ.
When can Tony return? He could be useful for Trask.
Ignoring Perine's 88 yard run .... routine running plays it looked like Malik had better gains?
The need is great for us to establish a solid running game .... using Perine, Pierce, M.Davis, Clement.
Based on Davis' interception runback, breaking tackles, practice him as an RB?:D
 

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