I hope he is right, Charlies job might be depending on it. Seems foolish to rely on either Swoopes or Heard after both ended the season in a subpar fashion.
Swoopes was a disaster at the end of 2014 and Heard hasnt looked good either the end of this year. Heard was hesitating to throw vs WV and carried on throughout the rest of the year. Swoopes was the better QB vs Baylor.
I am not ready to give up on Heard but Gilbert's system favors a strong arm. Gilbert said during his PC that arm strength isnt everything but its up there. In short we have to two running QB's which is odd considering we want an improved passing game.
I am not ready to give up on Heard but Gilbert's system favors a strong arm. Gilbert said during his PC that arm strength isnt everything but its up there. In short we have to two running QB's which is odd considering we want an improved passing game.
Chip also explained that Gilbert's system is much more simplistic than Norvel's.
Norvel's pass game has 3&4 reads across the entire field
Gilbert's zone read/pass option is only 2 reads. The play is called to only 1 side of the field. The 1st read is to the outside. if it's not open, then the 2nd read is the inside slant. If thats not open then just hand the ball to the tail back.
Chip further explained this style of play really benefits a QB like Heard because his legs are a 4th option.
Heard wasn't 100% either, he was still dealing with the effects of the concussion he got earlier. No, I'm not a doctor but I have seen the effects on way too many younger people and it's not good.
It wasnt just the play calling it was the Watson based shit offense. Regardless, that doesnt change Heards arm strength. Maybe Gilbert can infuse Heard with easier offensive reads and quicker reaction. Maybe....
But to say its fine lets go with Heard and Swoopes when you could bring in an experience JUCO as insurance seems silly. Especially considering Heards concussion.
and BTW
All I heard last year was nothing short of Watson being a miracle worker with Swoopes. What was the Diggs comment last year mid season regarding Watson. "Watson...hes miracle worker" when asked how Swoopes was progressing.
