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A few thoughts to add:
For those who are including Lucas and Kirvonte into their projected roles/depth-chart, I hope you are correct, but I fear that is wishful thinking. Assuming successful rehab and recovery would only have them coming on line early in the season. Now factor in that they miss spring practice learning the brand new system. It is hard to picture they will truly be ready. I hope I am very wrong, as I have high opinions of both of them, especially considering what direction the offense is likely to go.
Additionally, I would not be so quick to move Tobias out of the QB role just yet. He has shown the ability to make plays with his arm, even if he hasn't yet shown the ability to stand back there and sling it around to the far reaches of most QBs range. Having him take deep snaps, running zone read plays, with 4 wides, would put enormous pressure on a spread out defense. He is a QB who can keep plays alive and make the most out of unscripted situations. It may turn out that he moves to a different skill position, but we will want the rock in his hands in some way shape or form.
Graham is an unknown to me. With his tiny sample size, he really looks the part. He HAS to stay at QB and soak in this new offense.
For those who are concerned about our OL making the transition, don't assume we will be terrible because our pass blocking results have been less than stellar. That is like comparing apples to oranges. We have some physical talent in the front 5. Consider this. Our OL has been pass blocking from a run block stance with a hand on the ground and butt way up in the air with splits that are time and a half more wide than a conventional or pass heavy offense. There is not a group of OLs in the country who would be effective protecting in their style of offense starting in that position. I am more optimistic about the transition of the OL to a new O than any other position group. When we have to run block in the new scheme, we will be very very good, better than most. Having to learn to pass protect starting from a 2 pt stance with a closer neighbor will probably be easier than learning to run block like we have. We might see some guys move around, but I think we will be good because we are used to being physical rather than punching bags. For guys like Parker Braun, it might be good for him. I envision him moving to blindside OT and raising his NFL stock. He has proven to be a physical player with good feet and he is possibly long enough to play tackle. Just a creative thought on my part. The new staff may decide to keep him put.
As far as roster moves, I have no idea who transfers or whatever, but we need a few players to consider moving to defense. We need speed and depth over there in a bad way and we have some bigger faster LB sized types in surplus right now on the offensive side. Not everybody will get playing time at RB.
I am loyal to GT without question and support CGC fully. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little apprehensive though. I can see this thing working without much of a let down, so long as we transition gradually between offensive philosophies. If we try and take the current roster and play the same game as UGAg on offense immediately, I fear it will be a painful couple of years. My first thought about where to go on offense was back to a "fridge" type model. We can keep some option concepts out of the bone while expanding our vocabulary at the same time. You can do that kind of thing. H&LL, if the "goose" could do it, we can find somebody who can get it done from our current roster. As far as finding a TE, I'm sure we could land a grad transfer rental immediately while trying to recruit for the future.
For those who are including Lucas and Kirvonte into their projected roles/depth-chart, I hope you are correct, but I fear that is wishful thinking. Assuming successful rehab and recovery would only have them coming on line early in the season. Now factor in that they miss spring practice learning the brand new system. It is hard to picture they will truly be ready. I hope I am very wrong, as I have high opinions of both of them, especially considering what direction the offense is likely to go.
Additionally, I would not be so quick to move Tobias out of the QB role just yet. He has shown the ability to make plays with his arm, even if he hasn't yet shown the ability to stand back there and sling it around to the far reaches of most QBs range. Having him take deep snaps, running zone read plays, with 4 wides, would put enormous pressure on a spread out defense. He is a QB who can keep plays alive and make the most out of unscripted situations. It may turn out that he moves to a different skill position, but we will want the rock in his hands in some way shape or form.
Graham is an unknown to me. With his tiny sample size, he really looks the part. He HAS to stay at QB and soak in this new offense.
For those who are concerned about our OL making the transition, don't assume we will be terrible because our pass blocking results have been less than stellar. That is like comparing apples to oranges. We have some physical talent in the front 5. Consider this. Our OL has been pass blocking from a run block stance with a hand on the ground and butt way up in the air with splits that are time and a half more wide than a conventional or pass heavy offense. There is not a group of OLs in the country who would be effective protecting in their style of offense starting in that position. I am more optimistic about the transition of the OL to a new O than any other position group. When we have to run block in the new scheme, we will be very very good, better than most. Having to learn to pass protect starting from a 2 pt stance with a closer neighbor will probably be easier than learning to run block like we have. We might see some guys move around, but I think we will be good because we are used to being physical rather than punching bags. For guys like Parker Braun, it might be good for him. I envision him moving to blindside OT and raising his NFL stock. He has proven to be a physical player with good feet and he is possibly long enough to play tackle. Just a creative thought on my part. The new staff may decide to keep him put.
As far as roster moves, I have no idea who transfers or whatever, but we need a few players to consider moving to defense. We need speed and depth over there in a bad way and we have some bigger faster LB sized types in surplus right now on the offensive side. Not everybody will get playing time at RB.
I am loyal to GT without question and support CGC fully. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little apprehensive though. I can see this thing working without much of a let down, so long as we transition gradually between offensive philosophies. If we try and take the current roster and play the same game as UGAg on offense immediately, I fear it will be a painful couple of years. My first thought about where to go on offense was back to a "fridge" type model. We can keep some option concepts out of the bone while expanding our vocabulary at the same time. You can do that kind of thing. H&LL, if the "goose" could do it, we can find somebody who can get it done from our current roster. As far as finding a TE, I'm sure we could land a grad transfer rental immediately while trying to recruit for the future.
