Pressure on Murray
With Mettenberger out of the picture, all the pressure falls on Aaron Murray. Sure hope the kid from Tampa can handle it, because if he doesn't come through, the 'Dogs are in trouble at QB. Logan Gray will have a package of plays, where his legs can make an impact, but the season falls on Murray. He's got to stay healthy and protect the ball.
I like Murray. He's a winner. Aaron's skill set is versatile. He can get it downfield and he can be accurate underneath. And the kid can also escape pocket pressure and throw it on the run. There is a lot to like.
The one drawback is his height. At 6', he'll have some issues seeing and throwing it over those huge DL he'll face in big-time college football. Probably have some tipped balls. But I don't believe Richt & Bobo want him standing back in the pocket 40 times a game either. So, this is not a major issue.
Fans are so fickle. Before the G-Day scrimmage, it seemed Aaron was a fan favorite. After G-Day and before Mettenberger's dismissal, the support shifted to Zach. Now, the critics are out on Murray.
"His G-Day numbers weren't real impressive," one dude told me. "He's not the QB I thought he was." I shook my head and walked away from that one.
"Murray can't throw the deep ball," my banker told me. "He missed 2-3 guys deep on G-Day."
"He forced that interception," another guy said. "That concerns me." My response didn't seem to help this guy.
Right now, Aaron Murray---like every other young, inexperienced QB---is learning the position at the major college level. Discovering what he can, and can not do. One of those learn thru experience deals. It's not like you just show up and start playing perfect football. There is a learning curve. And wouldn't you rather see him learn some of these lessons in scrimmages, than in real games?
Murray will be okay. Trust me. He knows where the ball should go (A.J. Green, Orson Charles, Kris Durham) and he can make all the throws. Quit being so negative and cheer this guy on. He's your quarterback.
I like Murray. He's a winner. Aaron's skill set is versatile. He can get it downfield and he can be accurate underneath. And the kid can also escape pocket pressure and throw it on the run. There is a lot to like.
The one drawback is his height. At 6', he'll have some issues seeing and throwing it over those huge DL he'll face in big-time college football. Probably have some tipped balls. But I don't believe Richt & Bobo want him standing back in the pocket 40 times a game either. So, this is not a major issue.
Fans are so fickle. Before the G-Day scrimmage, it seemed Aaron was a fan favorite. After G-Day and before Mettenberger's dismissal, the support shifted to Zach. Now, the critics are out on Murray.
"His G-Day numbers weren't real impressive," one dude told me. "He's not the QB I thought he was." I shook my head and walked away from that one.
"Murray can't throw the deep ball," my banker told me. "He missed 2-3 guys deep on G-Day."
"He forced that interception," another guy said. "That concerns me." My response didn't seem to help this guy.
Right now, Aaron Murray---like every other young, inexperienced QB---is learning the position at the major college level. Discovering what he can, and can not do. One of those learn thru experience deals. It's not like you just show up and start playing perfect football. There is a learning curve. And wouldn't you rather see him learn some of these lessons in scrimmages, than in real games?
Murray will be okay. Trust me. He knows where the ball should go (A.J. Green, Orson Charles, Kris Durham) and he can make all the throws. Quit being so negative and cheer this guy on. He's your quarterback.


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