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Kirby Smart: Georgia football quarterback JT Daniels will be cleared for Auburn game
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Kirby Smart: Georgia football quarterback JT Daniels will be cleared for Auburn game
ATHENS — Georgia transfer quarterback JT Daniels will be cleared for the Bulldogs game against Auburn. Georgia coach Kirby Smart made the announcement at his Monday press conference. “JT will be cleared, but I don’t know how much that changes the picture in terms of reps and development, we'll be looking at everybody
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Seems like a little lip service from coach.....I bet he’s a green light for starting Saturday.
The usual tell you something but say little, Smart. I say Daniels will likely start, Stet backing him up. Kirby isn't exactly throwing bouquets to Daniels, though. He has mentioned Carson Beck heavily before as well. Stet speaks for himself this time. He proved his worth....but...against a cellar team. You won't pull the same rabbit out of the hat with the #7 Tigers. No way. UGA must improve exponentially. From here on into November...UGA will need to live up to its pre-season hype. No 100 yd penalty games and miscues. Will JT be a major factor.....we'll see.
So is Nathan Priestley no longer an option at in the QB room? Haven't heard his name in a very long time.
Agreed.... you hope the speculation about Newman’s exodus was related to JT being a viable threat for the starting job. We’ll find out Saturday I guess. recently UGA is always 1-2 deficiencies away from a complete team, which usually keeps us from winning the big one.
Well, this can't be bad news, and may just be great news. Time will tell. It's fortunate/convenient that the clearance came so early in the week. I'm hoping and expecting that Daniels will get the bulk of the first team reps this week - gotta get as full an evaluation as possible, and Mathis and Bennet have been able to show quite a bit more in that regard up to this point. Plus, unless he, too, simply isn't ready, it's looking like Daniels is going to be the best option going forward. Only one way to find that out.
I respect Coach Smart in not declaring a starter at QB for Saturday. Keep the Barn guessing and make them prepare for 4 QB's instead of just one.
2 star walk-ons can't start for top 4 DIv.1 team, right? But they can come off the bench and save your poor choice in starters.
If Bennett was 6'3" he'd be starting hands down. He doesn't fit the QB protocol everyone wants today but he can flat out ball. If he starts JT I imagine he'll be on a short leash with Bennett waiting in the wings. I don't think Mathis is ready yet. I see him transferring after this year. Defense needs to play lights out again.
There are always a ton of players you don't hear about on a football team just based on how things work out. We have Muschamp, Priestley and another Redshirt Freshman Kirksey. None of the 3 are likely to be starters.
But, no different compared to other positions. We have (9) Running Backs, (10) Tight Ends and TWENTY Wide Receivers. Crazy.
Glad to hear that Daniels is cleared!
I think Bennet at this point is clearly entrenched at No.1 or No.2.
It will be both interesting and telling to see who gets the start, and if needed who's next off the bench.
Most every SEC team will need two capable QB's before this 10 game SEC schedule is finished.
GOOOOODAWGS!
I'd say start Bennett and bring in Daniels later in the game as a change of pace and to give him live reps. All based on how game goes.
Bennett deserves at least one start based on last week.
I also think Bennett has earned a start. I was glad to see Mathis come back in late in the Ark. game, and I wouldn't mind all 3 QBs get reps in Auburn if the game allows.
Dwan can't shoulder all the blame, the offense couldn't get out if their own way. Dwan will get another shot but someone has to lock in and take it.