Golson Second string?!?

[jonesman]

Guys,
I read an article this morning where this reporter said he saw Golson, not Crist go for his helmet when Rees got knocked down bad on the play prior to the TD. Does this mean that Golson could be number 2??

If this is the case, I could see Crist cashing it in and leaving. I feel really bad for Crist, but he just seems to struggle when it is not going well.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Even if true Crist graduates this year. He's not gonna walk away from that degree.

 

[ErieIrish13]

I noticed that too, and Idk. but the whole team struggled when it wasn't going well. Not just Christ. It would be hard for me to put golson in during that situation.

 

[shark83]

Golson going in if Rees got hurt because Crist was struggling doesn't mean a thing for the depth chart for next week

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

I noticed that too, and Idk. but the whole team struggled when it wasn't going well. Not just Christ. It would be hard for me to put golson in during that situation.

It's been said that Golson was hand picked to run the offense. He ran the spread in HS so he has an understanding of it. Video has shown he can run has a big arm and good accuracy.
Why not if you can't get anything going?
Sometimes you have to create lightning instead of waiting for it to hit.

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

I don't think you give up on Crist. That doesn't meant I don't want to see Golson. Do I think they will give Crist a 5th year? Time will tell, but I think if something happens to Rees this year (barring he is the starter) then it could be something he could establish by playing well.

 

[ErieIrish13]

It's been said that Golson was hand picked to run the offense. He ran the spread in HS so he has an understanding of it. Video has shown he can run has a big arm and good accuracy.
Why not if you can't get anything going?
Sometimes you have to create lightning instead of waiting for it to hit.

I can't wait to see Golson play, and he is a perfect fit. But, there are reasons why he's only supposed to have a limited playbook. I just don't think he could come in and consistently throw successfully like they needed too. Thats all.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

I can't wait to see Golson play, and he is a perfect fit. But, there are reasons why he's only supposed to have a limited playbook. I just don't think he could come in and consistently throw successfully like they needed too. Thats all.

His mobility would be the difference maker I think.
Even if they have to keep a man in to spy that creates a soft spot in the zone or lets him extend the play.
I'm not saying start him, but in that situation I could see playing him and trying to get a quick strike.

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

Where's Hendrix in all of this?
I think he's got the most up side of all the quarterbacks right now.
Golson might be better eventually, but Andrew's got the year in the program on him.

Does anyone remember that SI (I think) article predicting the season game by game?
It started with the struggles of Crist and ended with Hendrix taking over and dominating by midseason.

 

[GoIrish41]

Where's Hendrix in all of this?
I think he's got the most up side of all the quarterbacks right now.
Golson might be better eventually, but Andrew's got the year in the program on him.

Does anyone remember that SI (I think) article predicting the season game by game?
It started with the struggles of Crist and ended with Hendrix taking over and dominating by midseason.

this

 

[kmoose]

It's been said that Golson was hand picked to run the offense. He ran the spread in HS so he has an understanding of it. Video has shown he can run has a big arm and good accuracy.
Why not if you can't get anything going?
Sometimes you have to create lightning instead of waiting for it to hit.

It's also been said that he has trouble holding on to the ball. After the first half yesterday, the last thing I would want to see is a guy who has ball security issues handling EVERY snap.

 

[johnnyoooo]

Look at the contrast between Daniels great mobility out of the spread as contrasted to Crist and Rees standing back there like statues unable to move quick. The announcers at half time did not mention Rees coming in but green freshman Golson. Why ? They know spread offenses require a runner type Qb such as Golson. Many of your top teams know this and have running Qbs. Kelly knows a spread offense requires a running Qb and that is why he recruited him. My guess is Kelly from now on will recruit only running Qbs.

 

[johnnyoooo]

My guess is Kelly will give Golson lots of playing time in games where they are way ahead to get him some playing time to learn the offense. Clearly Crist and Rees may be capable passers from a pro passing attack but the spread requires a running QB. to maximize it and avoid sacks,

 

[johnnyoooo]

Remind you what Denard Robinson did to us last year as a Qb runner out of the spread. Golson is not as fast but still a good runner with a much better arm then Robinson.

 

[TDHeysus]

I could be wrong, but i dont think Golson is ready yet.

 

[GreatGolson]

I could be wrong, but i dont think Golson is ready yet.

your not wrong, Jimmy Clausen was a god in highschool but the college game is so much more difficult, i would rather have crist at 2 than an umproven freshmen. i realize thats what Rees was last year, however i dont think Golson is ready YET

 

[irishff1014]

I think that right now Tommy is the Answer for this season. Crist looked like carp unless it was a screen pass which everyone in the world can make.

 

[pkt77242]

I could be wrong, but i dont think Golson is ready yet.

You may be wrong but I agree with you. During the spring game Hendrix looked more polished (though by no means is he on the level of Rees) than Golson. Golson looks like he could be broke in half with one bad hit.

 

[johnnyoooo]

Agreed Golson is not ready but a runner Qb is required to maximize the spread to its full effectiveness. Again look how Robinson last year and Daniels yesterday moved so quickly in the pocket. Look how Pryor in the pocket it was no big deal being rushed he simply used his quickness to side step and take off for big gains. Golson did that in the Spring game using his quickness and side stepping ability. I suspect Kelly will look for runner Qbs in recruiting such as Golson.

 

[anarin]

I'm still very uneasy about Rees and Crist...

Crist is a 50% thrower at best and Rees still makes dumba$$ throws. Obviously it wouldn't be smart to just throw Golson in there unless we're halfway through the year and it looks lost. Which shouldn't be the case, we are MUCH better then what I thought we were and yesterday was just CRAZY!

 

[PADOMERNUT]

If Crist hasnt cashed it in after 2 rebuilt knees, he isnt doing it after being benched. Like him or not, the kid is a fighter if nothing else.

 

[koonja]

If Crist hasnt cashed it in after 2 rebuilt knees, he isnt doing it after being benched. Like him or not, the kid is a fighter if nothing else.

Because our offense is more dynamic with Crist (running ability in the spread), part of me really wants to see him start this week. Our ceiling is much higher with him, not just for this week but throughout the season as he matures.

 

[Irish2015]

You have got to be kidding me....even the avid Crist supporter would agree right now Tommy's better for this team. I don't care about ceilings or stats, Rees has "IT". That "IT" is the moxy and confidence to fight through adversity and bad plays and to not dwell on them. If the game was played on paper, I'd take Dayne in a heartbeat. Unfourtantely, the game is played for real and Tommy is the man for the job. And if Tommy's moxy isn't enough for you try the 296 yards he passed for in 1 half. Yeah he may make a stupid interception now and then but I'll take 70% of passes over roughly 50% any day.

 

[koonja]

Neither of our QBs are very good at this point. We'll see who Kelly starts.

 

[Irish2015]

No neither of out QB's are GREAT and PERFECT for kelly's system. I'd say Tommy is a hell of a QB. His 4-0 record as a starter is my proof.

 

[koonja]

No neither of out QB's are GREAT and PERFECT for kelly's system. I'd say Tommy is a hell of a QB. His 4-0 record as a starter is my proof.

A hell of a QB and he isn't even our starter (yet)? Don't kid yourself, neither one of our QBs are a 'hell of a QB'. Rees may get the start, still doesn't mean he's great. Oh, and in his 4-0 record as a starter, he had 10 interceptions. I don't know any 'hell of a QBs' that average over 2 interceptions per game.

 

[Irish2015]

Winners win. Tommy Rees is a winner.

 

[koonja]

Winners win. Tommy Rees is a winner.

That defense was unreal. Tommy completed 60% of his passes and threw picks like crazy. He maybe the best we have, but you're kidding if you think he's great.

There's a reason he didn't get the start.

 

[Irish2015]

That defense was unreal. Tommy completed 60% of his passes and threw picks like crazy. He maybe the best we have, but you're kidding if you think he's great.

There's a reason he didn't get the start.

I don't think he's great, thats why i said two post ago that "No neither of out QB's are GREAT and PERFECT for kelly's system". But I do agree for now that he is the best we have for this current moment.

 

[koonja]

I don't think he's great, thats why i said two post ago that "No neither of out QB's are GREAT and PERFECT for kelly's system". But I do agree for now that he is the best we have for this current moment.

I see what you're saying. He'll have to improve on his game from last year though. Threw too many picks and locked on to Floyd too much. Also needs to have a higher completion %. There's a lot of good things about him though too.