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I am interested in seeing what everyone thinks (and why) the QB situation will be over the next few years with the current roster/committed/returning from suspension QBS. I am really excited as there seems to be so much talent that I am not only excited for 2014 but the next 3+ years beyond that are shaping up great as well. Here is what I envision:
2014 - Golson makes a triumphant return. I do think Zaire will pop onto the radar at this point by showing increasing flashes of his ability, especially as he plays some minutes in garbage time. I'd like to think that if Golson went down with an injury for a length of time that he would still be able to manage and put ND in a position to win games. I think Golson goes pro if he plays a full season in 2014.
2015/2016 - The Malik Zaire Era begins in 2015 and continues through 2016 along a similar track to Golson's 2 years of starting. I can also see him being even better than Golson by the time it is all said and done. Barnett will be on campus in 2015, will be quickly fitted for his winter long coat, but will then start to pop in 2016 much like Zaire will in 2014. Lost in the shuffle unfortunately is Kizer. I can see him being a solid #2 to Zaire but not playing many meaningful minutes outside of an injury. 2015/2016 will also be exciting to watch IMO as the current young crop of WRs/TEs will be hitting their stride. Zaire has his degree and goes pro after 2016 IMO.
2017 - The Blake Barnett Era begins. By this point he will have had 2 years to fix his mechanical issues and will be ready to shine. I think he has the potential to be even better than Zaire.
In conclusion, I can see things just getting better and better at the QB position. We as fans have a lot to look forward to IMO. Can't wait!
2014 - Golson makes a triumphant return. I do think Zaire will pop onto the radar at this point by showing increasing flashes of his ability, especially as he plays some minutes in garbage time. I'd like to think that if Golson went down with an injury for a length of time that he would still be able to manage and put ND in a position to win games. I think Golson goes pro if he plays a full season in 2014.
2015/2016 - The Malik Zaire Era begins in 2015 and continues through 2016 along a similar track to Golson's 2 years of starting. I can also see him being even better than Golson by the time it is all said and done. Barnett will be on campus in 2015, will be quickly fitted for his winter long coat, but will then start to pop in 2016 much like Zaire will in 2014. Lost in the shuffle unfortunately is Kizer. I can see him being a solid #2 to Zaire but not playing many meaningful minutes outside of an injury. 2015/2016 will also be exciting to watch IMO as the current young crop of WRs/TEs will be hitting their stride. Zaire has his degree and goes pro after 2016 IMO.
2017 - The Blake Barnett Era begins. By this point he will have had 2 years to fix his mechanical issues and will be ready to shine. I think he has the potential to be even better than Zaire.
In conclusion, I can see things just getting better and better at the QB position. We as fans have a lot to look forward to IMO. Can't wait!