Mailbag Question:

Considering how difficult it was for Threet and Sheridan to learn the quarterback position in this offense what are the chances that either Beaver or Forcier will be able to pick the system up quick enough to play next year? Will we be starting from square one in terms of the simplicity of the offensive package?

Thanks,

Don

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Thanks for the question. Not sure, we agree with your statement about difficult learning the system. Both Quarterbacks know the system. What they lack is skill set to execute, and overall talent.

It also does not help that the overall offense lacks talent and proper personnel to run the spread option offense.

Both Beaver and Forcier have better skills at running the spread option. This will help, but there are no guarantees. It is possible with year experience and full spring learning and running the offense, Threet could start the season at Quarterback next year.

Not saying either freshman Quarterback could not come in and start or even play a lot next year. It is very tough for a true freshman to come in and out seat the previous starter especially at Quarterback.

Remember Chad Henne had a decent first year, but even he struggled. He also had Braylon Edwards to throw the ball to as well. Whenever he got into trouble, he just threw the ball up and Braylon either caught it or made sure the defensive back did not.

Forcier might be the most ready Quarterback especially since he has been taught to be a Quarterback since he was little and having personal coaches to help him throughout his high school career. The biggest thing will he come in early and can he learn the complete system.
Threet has or will have a complete year over him in that area of learning the system.

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