re: If we ran more Read Option, Should we give JJ another game?

If you do a cut up of JJ this season, you can find some nice throws. He is making bad reads/decisions and getting happy feet/nervous.


-Designed runs/RO opens up the offense and eliminates defenders JJ clearly has a hard time recognizing.

-Simple reads then QB scrambles eliminates mistakes and builds confidence.


Start with 1 read, if it isn't there tell him to run and get 1-2 yds. Earlier, JJ is trying to do a Brady/Manning read the entire defense and make decision. We need to teach him to read target defenders and make decisions from there. It limits the ceiling but also easier to do

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I actually told one of my workers this today. I really want to JJ another half against MSU to run a version of the offense more similar to what Cam ran, some designed runs for the quarterback, a few read options and then throw it over them. JJ has a higher ceiling than White has at this point that we know of and I want to give him more time but this season is wasted until we lose again. If we find a way to win this Saturday, we have a couple weeks to install some more stuff to help our JJ and maybe he can find his groove at that point.

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Jamarcus Russel had a higher ceiling that Peyton Manning. You don't have to be a freak athlete to be a good QB, not that JJ is one. If we're just talking pure athleticism, let's put Jason Smith at QB. Otherwise, White should get his chance.

My mind would be completely blown if JJ can salvage himself and even return to being average, at this point. He looks completely lost. I would love for him to end up being amazing, but that's not realistic to expect.