re: Jalen Milroe claps back at Bill O'Brien suggesting he change positions

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I can't take you seriously because you refuse to acknowledge the mismatches Duppre, Niblack, Bond, and Law create that Milroe can't take advantage of. If Milroe was a credible passer we'd have a 1,000 yard RB because competent passing would open up running lanes. These are basic accomplishments that any competent (not elite) QB would produce with the talent on the offense.

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Since getting benched, Milroe is completing 67% of his passes for 2,269 with 18 TDs and 3 INTs. He's also added 10 rushing TDs since Texas and 2 100-yard rushing games.

He's not perfect. He misses some receivers and has limitations in where he can effectively operate across the field. Bryce Young did too. I went to all the 2022 home games and there were plenty of times where Young missed a wide open receiver. He also had a consistent problem with throwing deep balls to wrong shoulder in both his years as a starter. That is partly why Jamo's knee exploded in the CFPCG.

Milroe doesn't have massive numbers but 28 total TDs and 3 turnovers is huge. The approach of this team is different because the defense is better than the last few years and the new clock rules favor condensing the game. As the season has progressed, the offense is less dependent on splash plays to score and instead controlling the ball to shorten the game.