What Should Aaron Murray Do?

  You've got to understand your place on the football team. Nobody wants some young, hot-shot quarterback talking smack in his redshirt freshman season. There is time for that, after you help the team win some games. Aaron Murray understands this. Right now, he's focused on earning the trust of his teammates. How does he do that? Keep his mouth shut, and work hard.
   Ultimately, the only way you're going to earn the respect of your teammates is to help them win football games. Aaron hasn't had that opportunity yet.
   His focus should be on executing his assignments. It's sounds simple, but it's huge in the grand scheme of things. Call the play clearly. Protect the football. Don't get caught forcing throws into tight spots. Take what's there...be patient.
   Murray, like all young, first time starting quarterbacks aren't expected to lead. Let Chapas say what needs to be said in the huddle, and then step up and call the play. 
   Aaron will look into the huddle and see 10 other qualified, experienced players. Don't underestimate that. He will have a lot of good help. And I like how he appears football smart. The ball goes to A.J. Green, Kris Durham, or Orson Charles. Is there a learning curve? Sure. Can he play? I'm sure of it. He's comfortable in the pocket and he can escape and throw downfield on the run. This stuff about him only being 6' is not that big a deal. If you can play, you can play.

 

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