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3 things: Kirby Smart’s plan for JT Daniels, why Stetson Bennett almost left,
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3 things: Kirby Smart’s plan for JT Daniels, why Stetson Bennett almost left,
ATHENS — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels remains “day to day” with a strained lat muscle according to coach Kirby Smart, who explained that the second-year transfer from USC will not throw in Monday’s workout.
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Personally I wouldn't have JT even pick up a football for a couple of weeks. If rest is what he needs then I don't understand making him throw later in the week. few days isn't going to miraculously make him well. LOL!
Where would this team be if Bennett had decided to transfer?
I have all the respect in the world for Bennett, but I think things would've been okay. Keep in mind that Beck still can hold his own and a superstar Freshman behind him.
Spin it any way you please, right now the team doesn't have a starting QB. Also as of now JT hasn't been the difference in a single game as a Bulldog.
This team has medical experts all over the place and I am not one of them. What I would like to know is the real time prognosis of this injury, best case scenario. Not Joe 6-pack recovery time. Like 21 yr old male with hyperbaric chambers, laser therapy, and acupuncture at their disposal - time line for recovery.
I don’t think it’s a slap at Bennett to say Daniels gives us the best chance at winning a natty. It’s more than just about them as a person. It’s about what does the team look like with either at the helm. I want to see Daniels start if healthy because we just are so much smoother with him at qb.
All of that being said, there’s a part of me that wants Stetson at qb when we curb stomp Florida just so we can jack slap those Jean short wearing fans who ram their mouths last year about “ Stetson Bennett the 4th”
go dawgs
You, obviously, haven't been watching the Beck that plays for UGA. Teams would blitz every play based on the Beck performance that I saw. I'm pulling for the young man but he is not ready for prime time yet.
All due respect, but please reference what you have seen to make you think Beck can hold his own. From my seat, he has no more business being on a SEC roster than D’wan Mathis. All we heard from the spring game through fall drills last year was how great Mathis was progressing. But, when the bright lights came on, it was Stetson that saved our bacon against Arkansas,
I was surprised to hear on Saturday’s telecast Herbstreit say that Bennett has a stronger arm than Daniels.
I do agree with redawg1 about Daniels not picking up a ball for awhile. I think we will be fine with Bennett against Auburn and KY the way the D is playing. I would prefer JT waiting until UF game week to begin practicing again. I want that score to be 100 to nothing!
Yes, agree with several comments about JT just taking time off throwing completely for a week or two. This kind of injury is kind of like a nagging hamstring pull that can take a while to really heal properly. The only thing I worry about is Daniels losing his "edge" when you haven't played in a competitive game in weeks. You've got to work out the rust.
As far as Bennett goes, this information is a bit of a revelation. I'm not sure what to think. I was just getting more confident in JT's abilities, and now we have to go with Bennett - who, honestly, scares me to death when he throws the ball. Sure, he's more mobile and has great team chemistry, but he throws into tight windows and double coverages even more than Daniels. He almost had one picked off against Arkansas and did against Vandy. Sorry, call me crazy, but I don't want our season depending on Bennett to carry us into the playoffs.
I have to agree with MontanaDawg..I cringed when Bennett literally lobbed one nearly into the arms of the Arky defender in a tight window. Dodged a "lob" on that one and yes he was picked off week before repeating that thread the needle stuff. No, Bennett does not have a stronger arm than JT. Stets is getting better though...I agree. But to watch JT slide one perfectly over the receiver's shoulder 50 yards down field is a thing of beauty. That said.....Stets is our man....so I am fully behind him. He should do fine next two games. He can scramble and score. Jt will return.....when is the question?
I have yet to see Beck hold his own in an actual game.
5-0.
Not so fast my friend! If Stet had transferred and JT is having these issues and not at full speed, I seriously doubt we’re 5-0, defense notwithstanding. Go Dawgs!
@RedPantsDawg given the schedule you just might be correct. Let’s not kid our selves about how difficult it has been.