QB Needs

[jlaudiomaster]

There are a lot of mixed feelings about our qb play since Geno was at the helm. My thoughts are that I feel we need our qb to complete at least 60% of his passes (receivers can help here, no doubt) and more importantly to the qb position, he needs better than 2 to 1 Td to INT ratio. He doesn't need to be a NFL caliber qb, this offense has traditionally helped get some under the radar qbs get drafted. Edited to clarify, for us to be consistently competitive and pull out occasional wins against the Baylors, TCU and Oklahomas of the conference.

 

[Buckaineer]

WVU has a couple or more highly regarded QBs on the roster now. They haven't played but will play in the future. Howard just scored the most tds of anyone in all of the bowls--he made some great throws and lead the team to a big victory. Howard showed improvements were made at that position

 

[wvpaper]

Hard not to like Howard. But te kid does struggle seeing over the line and hes not a gifted runner

 

[TexasforevEER]

I agree with Paper and that WV does have a bunch of high regarded QB's on the roster at present. They are: Howard, Sills, Crest, Chugs................pretty much in that order.

 

[skygusty]

I agree with Paper and that WV does have a bunch of high regarded QB's on the roster at present. They are: Howard, Sills, Crest, Chugs................pretty much in that order.

How can make any assessment of the last 3? Crest is the only one I've seen take a snap.

 

[WVex-pat in GA]

WVU has a couple or more highly regarded QBs on the roster now. They haven't played but will play in the future. Howard just scored the most tds of anyone in all of the bowls--he made some great throws and lead the team to a big victory. Howard showed improvements were made at that position

I am unsure whether the QB play improved or the level of competition dropped. ASU not known for their great pass defense. Does this show positional improvement or the ceiling of competency? As stated, I'm not the one to make this judgment, but I'm sure others can chime in with another evaluation.

 

[Low Mountains Drifter]

By whom are any of our QBs highly regarded? Based on what?

 

[TexasforevEER]

By whom are any of our QBs highly regarded? Based on what?

To answer your question.........That would be Warez, The Paperboy and Holgs.......................and is based on our combined IQ (lack of) football knowledge. Good enough?

 

[eerdoc]

I agree with Paper and that WV does have a bunch of high regarded QB's on the roster at present. They are: Howard, Sills, Crest, Chugs................pretty much in that order.

Your order may prove to be correct. However, SIlls looked decent as a WR (with limited schooling at the position). Chugs has been at QB during the season and has seemed to do pretty well (based on reports coming from the staff during the year). Crest looks the park, has the physical make up. Crest seems to run well. but his passes also appear to be inferior. Maybe another WR/RB candidate for the future. In none of these cases do we know or understand the ability to get the team into appropriate plays (a seeming strength of Howard). My GUESS is that Sills will be given a choice of QB or WR. Spring will separate him from Chugs. I look for Sills to choose staying with the other young WR crew. I guess that Chugs becomes the back up to Howard as we evaluate the incoming freshman for third string duty. Crest will slowly slip from the QB discussion. Obviously, those not chosen as QBs may decide to transfer or accept that they could be productive at other positions. I believe the 2017 class will have a highly rated QB that fits what Dana is wanting to do--run the QB and pass effectively while playing smart and making the proper calls.
The above is my reading of the tea leaves and truly represents a semi-educated GUESS only. Interesting spring coming.
ALSO: the RB position concerns me a little. I am concerned about the development and happiness of Thomas-Williams. (I would not be at all surprised if he leaves the program.) Shell has not become the feature back he, I believe, anticipated. If he graduates before next fall I would not be surprised for him to transfer to the opportunity to be THE back and not have competition from the likes of Smallwood. We would then be quite thin and inexperienced at RB. Just another guess but, somewhat, based on snippets that have been published during the season.