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I like Pug a lot. However, we will bring in a big time qb either through the portal or a top 3 guy next year so he will have to earn it.
The most impactful player in this years group (there are a lot of impact guys) is Justin Williams.
The reasons for this are many:
-Linebacker is the leader of the defense.
-Justin is a generational linebacker (a future NFL HOF barring injury)
-Great human being (team guy and high character) and elite intelligence (can do anything in life).
-Elite physical traits (recognition and reaction, elite burst, natural instinctiveness)
OK, I found out he played in 9 games and went 7-2. So he averaged 188 yards passing per game. He threw 14 TD passes and ran for 3 more. He has a cannon of an arm and he was one of three quarterbacks to participate in both the Elite 11 Finals and the Area Code Games. Still, I would have expected better statistics.
I hope you're right...cause if Williams has a greater impact than Bolden...Dang!!! The Dawgs will have one helluva bite on defense. Lol
Meaning, he was playing hurt a good bit of the time...and, I don't know anything about his HC or the team around him...which also has an impact on performance.. Raw statistics may give you the wrong picture...that's all was saying.
I appreciate the information. You're probably more informed on that front than I am. Lol...honestly, I don't pay that much attention to the recruiting hype. Especially, now that money is a big time influence. Everybody has an agenda.
Statistics need context, in order to have any real value. As you know....there are all sorts of issues and nuances that can effect a player or team's performance. I try to look at the "mean" production over time, to find true value...by eliminating irrelevant dips and spurts in performance, to start with. Then I look for year over year growth.
IMO...all players aren't on equal footing when it comes to Coaching, Football IQ, resources and Player Development. Those things need to be taken into consideration and applied when doing an assessment of "player talent, strength, FB IQ and speed.
At the end of the day....it's not where he is, now...but, how far ihe's capable of going, in the right "Program". Some QB's just aren't meant to be playing in certain Offensive Systems. It's about talent & fit...IMO. You wouldn't buy sandals...when you really need boots...if ya know what I mean.