How to Win the QB Job
The new 'Dogs start spring practice soon and the quarterback job is open for competition. Logan Gray gets the first look and then, the two much publicized, highly-rated redshirt freshmen get their shot running the #1 offense. May the best young man win.
How does a guy go about winning the job? Well, it goes far beyond just completing passes. The first step is winning over your teammates. How do you do that? It's complicated.
The first step to earning respect is to keep your mouth shut and just go about doing your job. No one wants an unproven QB talking smack about how good they are. They haven't done anything yet. Best I can tell, this hasn't been a problem for Logan, Aaron or Zach. So, rule #1: Keep the smack talk to a minimum. It creates a bad vibe. Instead, be a team guy.
Rule #2: Talk it up on the field. Quiet guys don't make for good leaders. A big part of this job is communicating. You can be quiet off the field, but you must speak up on it. Take charge! Encourage the receivers and the O-Line. Motivate the backs. Stand up to the defensive player talking trash. Be in control of the huddle. Basically, do a great job communicating.
Rule #3: Work hard at improving. No team wants a QB who doesn't work hard. Arrive early and stay late. Work on your mistakes after practice. If you have passion for the game, you won't mind working hard.
Rule #4: Be tough. When you get hit, get up. Save the drama for your momma. No team wants a sissy at QB. Be fearless in the pocket. Throw it and take the hit. Don't back down. Don't take on the MLB when scrambling around, but don't just go lay down like a sissy. I got some good advice as a freshman in high school...go hard and go low. Get under the pads of the guy tackling you.
Rule #5: Always be prepared. Know the playbook. Understand what the OC is trying to do with his playcalling. Study the plays he calls on 1st down and 3rd down situations. Ask him why he's calling certain plays to get a better understanding. Ask him to let you call a series at practice...and when you get the opportunity, call the series like the coach would.
Rule #6: Show'm you're about one thing, and one thing only...winning. That's the most important thing. You've totally won your teammates over, when they understand you can help them win games.
How does a guy go about winning the job? Well, it goes far beyond just completing passes. The first step is winning over your teammates. How do you do that? It's complicated.
The first step to earning respect is to keep your mouth shut and just go about doing your job. No one wants an unproven QB talking smack about how good they are. They haven't done anything yet. Best I can tell, this hasn't been a problem for Logan, Aaron or Zach. So, rule #1: Keep the smack talk to a minimum. It creates a bad vibe. Instead, be a team guy.
Rule #2: Talk it up on the field. Quiet guys don't make for good leaders. A big part of this job is communicating. You can be quiet off the field, but you must speak up on it. Take charge! Encourage the receivers and the O-Line. Motivate the backs. Stand up to the defensive player talking trash. Be in control of the huddle. Basically, do a great job communicating.
Rule #3: Work hard at improving. No team wants a QB who doesn't work hard. Arrive early and stay late. Work on your mistakes after practice. If you have passion for the game, you won't mind working hard.
Rule #4: Be tough. When you get hit, get up. Save the drama for your momma. No team wants a sissy at QB. Be fearless in the pocket. Throw it and take the hit. Don't back down. Don't take on the MLB when scrambling around, but don't just go lay down like a sissy. I got some good advice as a freshman in high school...go hard and go low. Get under the pads of the guy tackling you.
Rule #5: Always be prepared. Know the playbook. Understand what the OC is trying to do with his playcalling. Study the plays he calls on 1st down and 3rd down situations. Ask him why he's calling certain plays to get a better understanding. Ask him to let you call a series at practice...and when you get the opportunity, call the series like the coach would.
Rule #6: Show'm you're about one thing, and one thing only...winning. That's the most important thing. You've totally won your teammates over, when they understand you can help them win games.
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