Anae and the QB Position

[007]

In the interest of premature speculation, conclusion jumping, and wishful thinking:

"We feel those guys are really good athletes," said Anae. "Thats what we do when recruit quarterbacks, first we look at for athleticism. If they are not the starting quarterback or in the quarterback spot, we find other things they can do, and we call them football guys." UVA used four current or former quarterbacks: Brennan Armstrong, Ira Armstead, Jacob Rodriguez and Keytaon Thompson.

IF, big if, Anae/Beck bring in someone like Armstrong and IF he is named QB1, I think that GS will still be on the field as "football player" under the Anae system. I've watched several UVA games from this season. Anae is a master at getting multiple QBs on the field at the same time and using them to do various things, including throw passes.

I am not suggesting that GS will not be QB1. Only pointing out that Anae has a rep of creatively using his talent. I would guess that part of the attraction for Anae and Beck is pairing GS with someone like Armstrong while defenses are trying to focus on Tucker.

 

[Jake]

In the interest of premature speculation, conclusion jumping, and wishful thinking:

"We feel those guys are really good athletes," said Anae. "Thats what we do when recruit quarterbacks, first we look at for athleticism. If they are not the starting quarterback or in the quarterback spot, we find other things they can do, and we call them football guys." UVA used four current or former quarterbacks: Brennan Armstrong, Ira Armstead, Jacob Rodriguez and Keytaon Thompson.

IF, big if, Anae/Beck bring in someone like Armstrong and IF he is named QB1, I think that GS will still be on the field as "football player" under the Anae system. I've watched several UVA games from this season. Anae is a master at getting multiple QBs on the field at the same time and using them to do various things, including throw passes.

I am not suggesting that GS will not be QB1. Only pointing out that Anae has a rep of creatively using his talent. I would guess that part of the attraction for Anae and Beck is pairing GS with someone like Armstrong while defenses are trying to focus on Tucker.

Very Interesting thought.

 

[Crusty]

SI calls it. We have the UVA duo!

 

[rrlbees]

SI calls it. We have the UVA duo!

 

[money3189]

In the interest of premature speculation, conclusion jumping, and wishful thinking:

"We feel those guys are really good athletes," said Anae. "Thats what we do when recruit quarterbacks, first we look at for athleticism. If they are not the starting quarterback or in the quarterback spot, we find other things they can do, and we call them football guys." UVA used four current or former quarterbacks: Brennan Armstrong, Ira Armstead, Jacob Rodriguez and Keytaon Thompson.

IF, big if, Anae/Beck bring in someone like Armstrong and IF he is named QB1, I think that GS will still be on the field as "football player" under the Anae system. I've watched several UVA games from this season. Anae is a master at getting multiple QBs on the field at the same time and using them to do various things, including throw passes.

I am not suggesting that GS will not be QB1. Only pointing out that Anae has a rep of creatively using his talent. I would guess that part of the attraction for Anae and Beck is pairing GS with someone like Armstrong while defenses are trying to focus on Tucker.

How he used Thompson was masterful.

 

[007]

How he used Thompson was masterful.

I am really intrigued by this, especially because defenses will have to account for Tucker while potentially having 2 Qbs on the field. This seems like an ideal match of scheme/creativity for SU and Anae/Beck.

Add in all the presnap motion, unbalanced line sets, and Anae's creativity...the offense will be much more difficult to prepare for than what Gilbert/Dino were doing. Let's hope it's more productive.

 

[money3189]

I am really intrigued by this, especially because defenses will have to account for Tucker while potentially having 2 Qbs on the field. This seems like an ideal match of scheme/creativity for SU and Anae/Beck.

Add in all the presnap motion, unbalanced line sets, and Anae's creativity...the offense will be much more difficult to prepare for than what Gilbert/Dino were doing. Let's hope it's more productive.

Agree. Im intrigued too.

 

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[FRANKIEFAN]

Michigan and ND did pretty well using a second running QB this year. If you can take the starter out and put someone better at running in but the other team doesn't know you are going to run that creates a lot of favorable matchups.

GS should do well playing the Buchner/McCarthey role. Hes kind of a perfect fit for that. Maybe some TE.

 

[007]

Michigan and ND did pretty well using a second running QB this year. If you can take the starter out and put someone better at running in but the other team doesn't know you are going to run that creates a lot of favorable matchups.

GS should do well playing the Buchner/McCarthey role. Hes kind of a perfect fit for that. Maybe some TE.

Anae often has the QBs on the field at the same time.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Anae often has the QBs on the field at the same time.

Garrett will look a lot more explosive if he isn't on the field every down.

 

[phil77]

They had a couple of Freshman QBs hit the portal.

 

[Jake]

First order of business has to be Shraders mechanics.

 

[phil77]

First order of business has to be Shraders mechanics.

Or bring in another QB and have the year to work on the mechanics. We shouldn’t be tied to Shrader if we can find a better QB in the portal.

 

[upperdeck]

First order of business has to be Shraders mechanics.

you fix his mechanics and he can do some nice things as a QB with his running. But he needs to complete more of the simple throws on top of reading the field better.,

 

[baggerbob]

you fix his mechanics and he can do some nice things as a QB with his running. But he needs to complete more of the simple throws on top of reading the field better.,

Get some receivers who can actually run routes and get separation, and then catch the ball.

 

[AZOrange]

Get some receivers who can actually run routes and get separation, and then catch the ball.

Yeah first order of business is THIS obviously. And get an OL that can pas protect

 

[baggerbob]

Yeah first order of business is THIS obviously. And get an OL that can pas protect

With these hires, we definitely need to finish this recruiting class with players from the portal.
With a new OC, QB, and ST coach we need players who can come in and contribute immediately.
Have to show dramatic improvement on offense, and special teams, get to 8 wins.
Then the next year can be a solid 2nd year, and build from there.

 

[AZOrange]

With these hires, we definitely need to finish this recruiting class with players from the portal.
With a new OC, QB, and ST coach we need players who can come in and contribute immediately.
Have to show dramatic improvement on offense, and special teams, get to 8 wins.
Then the next year can be a solid 2nd year, and build from there.

Yeah I agree. I’m ok with GS and ST as the focus, but the OL and WRS need a complete overhaul.

 

[Dcuse]

Yeah I agree. I’m ok with GS and ST as the focus, but the OL and WRS need a complete overhaul.

The OL does not need a complete overhaul. Did you mean the DL where we lose just about everybody?

 

[007]

The OL does not need a complete overhaul. Did you mean the DL where we lose just about everybody?

The OL offers this cycle suggest the staff has targeted the OL. Maybe not an "overhaul" but in need of more talent and depth.

 

[kcsu]

Dont sleep on Lamson and Morgan

 

[the villager]

Little did I know Anae has my same dream.

 

[Cuse12]

Or bring in another QB and have the year to work on the mechanics. We shouldn’t be tied to Shrader if we can find a better QB in the portal.

I think more importantly we need to find WRs who can get open and catch a damn ball

 

[TheCusian]

I think more importantly we need to find WRs who can get open and catch a damn ball

If schemed well, they’ll be more open than everyone is used to. That can make average WRs look good