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Re: Report: Carson Beck injury status revealed, Georgia QB to get second opinion
I'm not sure why everyone is all concerned. I realize that QB is central to an offense, but lets face it: Saban would've put Stockton in there way earlier in the season just to experiment. Stockton brings a different element to the game and that certainly could be a good thing. I certainly liked what I saw so far.
People that are freaking out like we are starting a true Freshman. You understand that for the playoff game, Stockton will have been on campus for THREE YEARS, right? Nico and Manning are both a class ahead of him. In terms of actual gameplay, this is little different from what he'd see for Game #1 in September. Despite what Smart indicates, the next 3 weeks will absolutely different with him being #1 vs the past 2-3 years of being a backup behind an NFL draftable player.
He's already bringing another element with his running ability (sure, not maybe as fast and elusive as some, but definitely a guy who isn't scared to go head first) and outside of that bad interception had some really nice throws. Arian was catching balls, so maybe it's an easier pass to catch.
I hope Beck gets a good recovery and will be rooting for him to get drafted as high as possible, but there's little reason to be too concerned.
kirkhilles
Re: Report: Carson Beck injury status revealed, Georgia QB to get second opinion
It doesn't sound good from what I have read about this kind of injury and recovery. Unsure about surgery or if he just needs time to heal.
Kirby can't wait around too long before moving ahead with one QB or another. Bobo will have to develop a realistic game plan for Gunner. I know Gunner can handle it as he was a pretty poised dude who managed getting shoved into the pressure cooker off the bench. I haven't seen enough of his passing ability to know what he is truly capable of, but you know whomever we play on January 1st will load the box, try and stuff the run, and make him throw. They will also bring pressure. My bet is Kirby will lean on the defense and try to control the clock as much as possible with the running game. That may or may not be possible, but Bobo and the team have got 3 weeks to try and figure it out if Beck is a no go.
GO DAWGS!!
MontanaDawg
Re: Report: Carson Beck injury status revealed, Georgia QB to get second opinion
A UCL injury very likely means Beck is out. Gunner looked very good on that first drive. After we got the lead, the play calling became way too conservative. Instead of letting Gunner do his thing, it seemed like Bobo (and maybe Kirby) didn’t trust Gunner. That conservative play calling almost cost us the game. Let Gunner throw it. He also gives us a real running threat at QB. If turned loose, Gunner will be fine. Don’t go ultra conservative like we did after the first drive of the second half against Texas.
Two first and goals from the 4 yard line got us two FGs. Why? Poor play calling. With Gunner’s athleticism, one might think rolling him out with a run-pass option could be a good idea.