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QB Justin Fields (2019-20 B1G Off POY, 2020 Silver Football, 2019 B1G CCG MVP, Pittsburgh Steelers)

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Guy at work keeps saying, 'If he's so good, how is it that he couldn't beat out Jake Fromm?" I don't have a real answer for that, other than that Fromm has gotten UGA to the title game as a Frosh, and on the brink of another CFP berth this year, and.. sometimes a coach just likes a guy better. Anyone?
 
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Buckeyeskickbuttocks said:
Guy at work keeps saying, 'If he's so good, how is it that he couldn't beat out Jake Fromm?" I don't have a real answer for that, other than that Fromm has gotten UGA to the title game as a Frosh, and on the brink of another CFP berth this year, and.. sometimes a coach just likes a guy better. Anyone?
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Spot on.
 
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Buckeyeskickbuttocks said:
Guy at work keeps saying, 'If he's so good, how is it that he couldn't beat out Jake Fromm?" I don't have a real answer for that, other than that Fromm has gotten UGA to the title game as a Frosh, and on the brink of another CFP berth this year, and.. sometimes a coach just likes a guy better. Anyone?
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It's the Haskins/JT situation. JT knew the offense, was Urban's guy, etc.. Fromm kept Fields on the bench the same way JT kept Haskins on the bench.
 
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Buckeyeskickbuttocks said:
Guy at work keeps saying, 'If he's so good, how is it that he couldn't beat out Jake Fromm?" I don't have a real answer for that, other than that Fromm has gotten UGA to the title game as a Frosh, and on the brink of another CFP berth this year, and.. sometimes a coach just likes a guy better. Anyone?
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Fromm's numbers were off the chart this year. He was as efficient as Haskins. I don't think UGA had any need to start Fields over Fromm. It wasn't like Fromm was playing poorly.

What I found more interesting, is that they used Fields like a zone-read QB, when he clearly wants to be more of a prototypical QB. I think UGA missed the mark on how they used him as a freshman. And I don't think Fields father was a huge fan of the way they utilized him. He didn't set out to go to UGA to be a zone-read machine, which is basically what he was when he got his opportunities to play.
 
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Same reason it’s smart for Tate to leave; there’s a good chance that at some point, were Fields not involved, Day would start Baldwin over Martell. Tate was Urban’s guy and Day went out and got Baldwin.
 
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RugbyBuck said:
I've just watched 2 1/2 minutes of the ten minute HS highlight film posted on 11W. Holy schnikies, I'm wondering now why there's ever been any discussion.
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His movement in the pocket is insane. He’s almost anticipating the point of pursuit, and just making pass rushers look foolish by moving to open space. The best part I’m seeing is the fact that he will do that, could probably easily take off for 15 yards on a run, but keeps the play alive, and hits a bomb right on the money.

Similar stride to Terrelle Pryor, with the ability to dictate what he wants to do in the pocket like Troy Smith, with arm strength similar to Haskins. Will also absolutely crush a defense’s zone coverage, finding the weak spots. I don’t even know how to describe his agility, but he has a RB’s vision when carrying the ball. Man.

Needless to say, I’m impressed. Very deserving of his high ranking as a recruit.
 
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OH10 said:
He’s gonna win the Heisman next year. I know Tua and Joey Lawrence’s brother will get all the hype, but Fields is going to put up astronomical numbers next year that will be impossible to ignore.
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Doubt he'll get the Heisman but may get a seat at the table like Haskins. That's all the SEC/Espn hype machine will allow. For every dominating game he has there will be crap from Fowler and Pawl about how "this kid couldn't cut it in the SEC but look what a difference it makes playing lesser competition."
 
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TooTallMenardo said:
His movement in the pocket is insane. He’s almost anticipating the point of pursuit, and just making pass rushers look foolish by moving to open space. The best part I’m seeing is the fact that he will do that, could probably easily take off for 15 yards on a run, but keeps the play alive, and hits a bomb right on the money.

Similar stride to Terrelle Pryor, with the ability to dictate what he wants to do in the pocket like Troy Smith, with arm strength similar to Haskins. Will also absolutely crush a defense’s zone coverage, finding the weak spots.

Needless to say, I’m impressed. Very deserving of his high ranking as a recruit.
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The thing that stood out to me, which takes the high school competition out of the question, is how smoothly and effortlessly he made those throws. You can't teach that. Haskins had it. I liked Burrow, but that was the difference between them to me last spring. Tate just doesn't have that. That's not a knock on him. As I've said before, he's electric and I love his game, but this cat's a different cat.
 
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Can he read defenses and handle pressure...these are the two crucial qualities that confound scouts and coaches when evaluating at EVERY LEVEL. The only way we’re going to find out is in games. He has all the potential in the world...as of now that’s all we know.

And yes, I’m excited as all of you.
 
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