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BigDawg, you hit the nail squarely on the head.....that's why IMO, we will see all three in 23 playing meaningful snaps. It will be a nightmare for opposing defenses to plan effectively for them all. Presently, the teams on our schedule are planning for Beck.....great pocket passer, limited scrambling ability....or so they think. Focus on the passer and you leave the running game door wide open....change the QB during the game and you confuse even the best players/OC's.
Murray, Greene, Zeier, Fromm, Bennett....the most important stats were not considered....leadership...did every TEAM mate believe in you, "you can't beat me" attitude, "I will resolve mistakes the next play by overachieving" athleticism...given those,
Stetson Bennett would be hands down the QB standard that beats all comers!
You're right about switching QBs mid-game. That's how Saban beat the Dawgs, in 2017 & 2018. Flip-flopping Tua and Hurts against UGA, proved to confuse Smart's defense. Saban knew, at the time, that defending the QB position was an area of weakness, for Kirby's defensive model. Switching between a mobile QB and a prolific passing QB, throws a "3 foot breaking ball" at the DC's head. Lol.
CKS knew it (QB Switch) was coming at halftime, in the 2017 CFPCG. He warned Mel Tucker at the half, that Saban was going to install Tua as the 2nd half QB.
It still seemed to catch the defense flat-footed. They did an outstanding job, of containing and taming Jalen Hurts, in the 1st half. But, Tua (and the Officials) gave BAMA new life, in the 2nd half, with his arm and UGA wasn't prepared for it.
There was a similar occurrence in the 2018 SECCG...against the same team...with the same 2 QBs involved. Those 2 games did more to mold CKS into the HC he is today, than anything else he's done, since he left BAMA for UGA. He won't be caught unprepared, again...IMO.
Just think...CKS played in 3 Championship games (1 CFPC, 2 SECC), in His first 2-3 years as HC...and "won" 1 SECC. Name one other HC that can make that claim...played for 2 SECC and 1 Natty, in their first 3 years as a Head Coach. I knew then...we're in for a helluva ride. Lol
I'm not saying, moving QBs around is a sound strategy...but, it is a viable option if the other team has your QB's number...AND, you have a competent backup with a different skillset.
Analogy......If we were discussing "Baseball"...It would be like putting in a "Change-up" or "Knuckle-ball" pitcher (Mobile QB), in the 6th inning to relieve a 99mph "fast-ball" pitcher (Passing QB). It completely throws off, the timing of the hitter (offense).