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re: Why should Eason start over Fromm?
Posted on 9/26/17 at 10:57 am to GeorgiaBoy
Posted on 9/26/17 at 10:57 am to GeorgiaBoy
This is being way overthought. As Kirby said it seems no moment is too big for Fromm and he'll prove it again this weekend. His deep balls have plenty of distance. The flea flicker to Godwin was a perfect pass in every way, very rarely does Eason make a pass his receivers don't have to adjust to. Fromm also threw an amazing back shoulder fade this weekend. Those are not easy passes even though we got a little spoiled because Murray was a master at them. Watching Fromm makes me think so much of Murray it's uncanny. Except he's 2" taller. Would you have demanded Eason over Murray? Like so many on this very board did with Hutson Mason??
The point is, regardless of practice, the games are where it matters and Fromm has been damn near flawless when it mattered.
The point is, regardless of practice, the games are where it matters and Fromm has been damn near flawless when it mattered.
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Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:00 am to drunkensailor89
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Watching Fromm makes me think so much of Murray it's uncanny. Except he's 2" taller. Would you have demanded Eason over Murray? Like so many on this very board did with Hutson Mason??
You're not really saying that Fromm is already on the same level as Aaron Murray, right?
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:16 am to GurleyGirl
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Overall Fromm has simply shown that he is the better QB in spite of the fact that Eason has the benefit of an entire season of experience.
I don't think we will be able to say that for sure until we see more than 2 series from Eason this year.
The offenses are completely different from this year to last year - namely because we are running the ball very well now and we haven't had to play from behind much at all (credit to an improved defense!). Eason was asked to do much more much earlier in his career because we couldn't run it ( 55 attempts in his 3rd game). It isn't a fair or very logical comparison.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:22 am
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:20 am to gamatt53
bullshite. We're running the ball now because Fromm is completing his passes.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:22 am to gamatt53
If Eason wasn't rated so highly by 247 two years ago, would you still be this confused about what the coaches should do?
If you have something that works, you don't make a change because you think something else might also work.
If you have something that works, you don't make a change because you think something else might also work.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:22 am to deeprig9
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bullshite. We're running the ball now because Fromm is completing his passes.
bullshite. We are running the ball because we are executing blocks. Credit is due to the Oline, TE, and FBs.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:25 am to ATLdawg25
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f Eason wasn't rated so highly by 247 two years ago, would you still be this confused about what the coaches should do?
I am basing my opinion off of one of if not our most successful true freshmen QBs of all time last year ( in spite of a below average o line and receivers) and assuming a jump in performance between year 1 and 2. Not ready to give up on that after two series.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:26 am
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:28 am to gamatt53
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Bull shite. We are running the ball because we are executing blocks. Credit is due to the Oline, TE, and FBs.
This is only part of the equation. If you don't understand how the passing threat opens the running game I'm not sure you understand the game much at all.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:29 am to gamatt53
It's the sole reason we executed a flea flicker on the first play of the game.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:31 am to gamatt53
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I don't think we will be able to say that for sure until we see more than 2 series from Eason this year.
The offenses are completely different from this year to last year - namely because we are running the ball very well now and we haven't had to play from behind much at all. Eason was asked to do much more much earlier in his career because we couldn't run it ( 55 attempts in his 3rd game). It isn't a fair or very logical comparison.
Valid and we will know soon enough. My eye test suggests that Fromm has the better football IQ and while he probably doesn't have the NFL level arm strength of Eason, I think his ability to quickly assess the field situation, get us in the right play (Smart's words) and make timely accurate passes more than makes up for any difference in arm strength.
Bottom line: If Fromm performs well on yet another big stage, this time in Knoxville, it's going to be very difficult for Kirby to rationalize starting Eason even after Eason is completely healthy. It's not a matter of the hot-hand syndrome, etc.; rather it's all about playing the starter who has proven himself in both games and practice aka the starter who gives us the best chance to win.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:33 am to RhodeDawg
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If you don't understand how the passing threat opens the running game I'm not sure you understand the game much at all.
If that was the case you would see us running draws and delayed handoffs buddy.
We are ramming it down peoples throat which is opening up the play action.
Don't accuse people of not understanding the game when you don't seem to yourself.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:34 am to Dawgsontop34
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You're not really saying that Fromm is already on the same level as Aaron Murray, right
Of course not. But he has a lot of similarities. Look at Murray's NFL career. So what made him such a great college QB? Well it was the intangibles. I hate when people say someone has the "IT" factor, but that's just what he had. A high football IQ and a willingness to work his arse off, and Fromm absolutely has that. Every person I've ever heard refer to Fromm talks about how much he studies the game, and It has obviously paid off. The kid never looks scared or confused. My point was simply that everyone screamed for Hutson Mason because he was the 6'4" prototypical QB, and we saw where that got us. Is it impossible to believe that Eason is another Mason?
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:35 am to gamatt53
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I am basing my opinion off of one of if not our most successful true freshmen QBs of all time last year ( in spite of a below average o line and receivers) and assuming a jump in performance between year 1 and 2. Not ready to give up on that after two series.
I am not ready to give up on him either, but his injury changed thing for him at uga. At this point in time, it makes no sense to sit Fromm down.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:38 am
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:36 am to gamatt53
A. I'm not your buddy.
B. I'm not going to waste my time explaining the fundamentals of the game to you.
B. I'm not going to waste my time explaining the fundamentals of the game to you.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:38 am to RhodeDawg
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I'm not going to waste my time explaining the fundamentals of the game to you.
Good because you suck at it.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:43 am to Dawgsontop34
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You're not really saying that Fromm is already on the same level as Aaron Murray, right?
Heck I did after watching the kid's HUDL account highlights last year from high school.....my first impression was that he reminded me of Murray. Smart, decent wheels, good arm, and a gamer.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:43 am to gamatt53
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If that was the case you would see use running draws and delayed handoffs buddy.
We are ramming it down peoples throat which is opening up the play action.
Don't accuse people of not understanding the game when you don't seem to yourself.
you know a good way to stop this from working?
Start Easy E
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:46 am to Thomaston_DAWG
My only thing is that Kirby needs to make sure that whoever starts earns it in practice, or at least maintains the appearance of that. There will be factions of the team who want one or the other, but maintaining the appearance of real competition can keep that from being too divisive.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:48 am to Crowknowsbest
Yeah, I guess. Seems as if the team is behind Fromm but then again I'm just a fan.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:58 am to Crowknowsbest
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My only thing is that Kirby needs to make sure that whoever starts earns it in practice, or at least maintains the appearance of that. There will be factions of the team who want one or the other, but maintaining the appearance of real competition can keep that from being too divisive.
I'm not too concerned about this. At least not at this point.
It's one thing if the QB on the field is struggling, and players think that another QB gives them a better chance.
But as long as whoever is the QB is making plays and winning games, there is no reason for anyone to be unhappy.
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