Jeff Driskel

[ATXGator]

While Jeff is clearly not a very good game QB... I think he should be commended for the way he has handled this situation. During the Vandy game a sideline reporter talked about how Jeff is helping to explain things to Treon after he gets on the headset and talks with Roper. Jeff doesn't have to do that, he could sulk and not be a team player, but he is helping the Gators win. Put that in contrast with Orr who left the team when he didn't get to start even though he was going to play in the second series and get a lot of playing time during the game!

Jeff is a good kid and a good Gator. It's a shame his talent in practice never translated to the field.

 

[QueenCityGator]

:fingertap:

 

[Ray Finkle]

And if he transfers do you feel the same?

 

[gatormandan]

I think Jeff is a good kid. I dont think there is much he can do to help Harris. I really would rather he didnt have any input. His inability to translate to game day is nobodys fault but his and he shouldnt be mad he is riding the pine.

 

[Ray Finkle]

I think Jeff is a good kid. I dont think there is much he can do to help Harris. I really would rather he didnt have any input. His inability to translate to game day is nobodys fault but his and he shouldnt be mad he is riding the pine.

Guy was given more opportunities for the starting QB role at UF than I have ever seen. That doesn't speak on the behalf of his character IMO. Not saying he's not a good guy, I just don't think they have any correlation.

 

[Gator Fever]

What you see on the sidelines is for show mostly unless Driskel is relaying something from Roper to Harris.

I wonder what the atmosphere will be like when Elam is Mr. Two Bits Saturday when he is around Driskel. I am sure Driskel had to be aware of all those tweets but Elam was correct.

 

[RocketCityGator]

While Jeff is clearly not a very good game QB... I think he should be commended for the way he has handled this situation. During the Vandy game a sideline reporter talked about how Jeff is helping to explain things to Treon after he gets on the headset and talks with Roper. Jeff doesn't have to do that, he could sulk and not be a team player, but he is helping the Gators win. Put that in contrast with Orr who left the team when he didn't get to start even though he was going to play in the second series and get a lot of playing time during the game!

Jeff is a good kid and a good Gator. It's a shame his talent in practice never translated to the field.

Agree. The young man may not have lived up to his potential, and yes, he cost us some games. But he has sacrificed for the Gators and has won us some games. I hope he does transfer and is able to find his potential.

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

What you see on the sidelines is for show mostly unless Driskel is relaying something from Roper to Harris.

Speaking of assumptions and baseless claims.....

 

[SavannahGator]

From Andreu's notebook on GS - the obvious answer to why JD is not as good a quarterback as Treon. This is a quote from Muschamp:

The deep ball to Dunbar was actually an over route called for (Tevin) Westbrook, off-play action. Treon saw the safety bite on the over route and took a shot down the field. A really outstanding player. I'm really proud of him

There is just no way that Driskel ever makes that read and that connection. And that's why Treon has become our #1 QB. It just took one game of essentially handing off (UGA) to get him into the groove of a game. He showed us against Vanderbilt that he knows how to read a defense and react to what he sees.

 

[Gator Fever]

Speaking of assumptions and baseless claims.....

Just as baseless as the other claims. Driskel makes me think he wants to pout sometimes not being the starter just like the threats of transfer from his dad if he wasn't the guy after Brantley (If they are true of course).

 

[NavetG8r]

FWIW

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/florida-football/photo-navy-veteran-writes-letter-jeff-driskel/

 

[Gator Fever]

Touching letter but the reality is Jeff was given so many extra chances that others weren't with much less failure its unbelievable. Hopefully he can find his calling in baseball.

 

[RocketCityGator]

FWIW

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/florida-football/photo-navy-veteran-writes-letter-jeff-driskel/

This veteran's opinion is also how I feel about JD. Jeff has sacrificed in ways I never could for the Gators. While I will criticize his play on the field, including agreeing with his benching, I will not call him names or impugn his character. He is a Gator and I wish him well.

 

[SavannahGator]

That was a very nice letter. Although I posted above the reason why I think QB just hasn't worked out at UF for JD, it doesn't diminish his devotion to the university and its football team, his dedication as a Gator. He has put in the effort, and has been an exemplary role model off of the field. It just hasn't been working out for him on the field. I have been pulling for him all along. But it's obvious that at this point, in order to win games and return UF on the path to football relevance, Muschamp had to look elsewhere.

JD's problem at UF is that if Muschamp does stay, his career as a QB at UF is virtually over, and if Muschamp is replaced, he's still facing the same situation.

 

[ATXGator]

That was a very nice letter. Although I posted above the reason why I think QB just hasn't worked out at UF for JD, it doesn't diminish his devotion to the university and its football team, his dedication as a Gator. He has put in the effort, and has been an exemplary role model off of the field. It just hasn't been working out for him on the field. I have been pulling for him all along. But it's obvious that at this point, in order to win games and return UF on the path to football relevance, Muschamp had to look elsewhere.

JD's problem at UF is that if Muschamp does stay, his career as a QB at UF is virtually over, and if Muschamp is replaced, he's still facing the same situation.

I think we all know that JD hasn't worked out because he doesn't process the information fast enough. This was more about him being a class act.

I think Jeff understands the concepts, but he has trouble executing them. I don't mind him helping Treon. There is a reason Jeff is probably a good practice player and the coaches like him... it's because he can talk the talk. They always say... those who can't do coach... so Jeff is coaching.

If he transfers I will wish him success. The kid deserves it

 

[T REX]

I wish JD nothing but the best. Maybe if he had better coaching things would have been different. I think he should try baseball.

The big elephant in the room is what is Grier going to do if Treon keeps winning. Muschamp will NOT have an open spring. We all know this and frankly if Treon is winning and winning while looking good...what does Grier do?

 

[Ray Finkle]

I wish JD nothing but the best. Maybe if he had better coaching things would have been different. I think he should try baseball.

The big elephant in the room is what is Grier going to do if Treon keeps winning. Muschamp will NOT have an open spring. We all know this and frankly if Treon is winning and winning while looking good...what does Grier do?

He probably will transfer, and he should. He has a great skill set. The problem with the quarterback position is I think the team likes one, and sometimes it is not the same one the coach likes. I would rather have all reps go to one guy in the spring to be honest. Hopefully the QB we have committed sticks, that way we have an able body and what appears to be a solid qb as a back up option.

 

[Okeechobee Joe]

We all respect the efforts that Jeff Driskel made UF. You can tell that Muschamp really liked him. He carried himself well in victory and defeat. But don't feel too sorry for JD. He got start numerous games for the University of Florida at quarterback which is no small feat in itself. He had his down moments, but he had his up moments as well -- the victory over Texas A&M at College Station, the 177 yards, three touchdowns against Vanderbilt in Nashville in 2012 among others.

 

[gardnerwebbgator]

He needs to focus on baseball. He also needs to stick to fishing with the buddy below. I'll give him a thumbs up there for sure.

 

[ATXGator]

I wish JD nothing but the best. Maybe if he had better coaching things would have been different. I think he should try baseball.

The big elephant in the room is what is Grier going to do if Treon keeps winning. Muschamp will NOT have an open spring. We all know this and frankly if Treon is winning and winning while looking good...what does Grier do?

I've thought about the Grier question also. If Treon continues to play well and we win out, I don't see how you give Grier the job over Treon. Grier is red-shirting and he has a minimum of 1 year as a senior. There is also the possibility that Treon could leave early (if he continues to show a high skill set). He could be seen very much as a Russell Wilson type player in the NFL and leave early giving Grier 2 years to play.