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killercroc_UF · 02-21-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by geauxgator1

I just don't see it as being that much more of a risk. As bad as our OL has been it was more dangerous to sit in the pocket anyway. JD was running for his life. he might as well lower his head and pick up some yards when he can, and probably risk less injury than get blind sided in the pocket. So many teams are going read option, and its not any more dangerous imho.

Yeah plus the team the won the SB was old school offense with dominant d. Champ doesn't need to change much.

orangeblueorangeblue · 02-21-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NoahBeanBizzel

Kent Taylor will be All-SEC, and I think he's an obvious upgrade over Jordan Reed at tight end.

Oh god it's starting early this year.

grant1 · 02-21-2013, 08:12 AM

Unbelievable posts. We have no proven QB backup and people want to run JD more. We have no proven TE, yet they are projected to be all-SEC. Just because Tebow ran a lot with Brantley at backup doesn't mean it was a good idea. For those who forgot, JD hurt his ankle last year on a read-option run.

Hopefully the OL will be better, giving JD more time and we'll throw more on first down to keep the D honest.

**nflgator** · 02-21-2013, 08:23 AM

JD needs to learn the best time to run the ball, and mix it up better. He would take less hits this way.

PSGator66 · 02-21-2013, 08:26 AM

I expect an upgrade with the offensive line which translates into more production.

orangeblueorangeblue · 02-21-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by grant1

For those who forgot, JD hurt his ankle last year on a read-option run.

You can't ever be afraid to run the offense you need to run to win games, though. You can be injured on any play.

grant1 · 02-21-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeblueorangeblue

You can't ever be afraid to run the offense you need to run to win games, though. You can be injured on any play.

We're going to agree to disagree. Last year, we had a backup. Next year we do not. We need to run JD with caution. I'm not suggesting not running him at all, just limit his runs more.

int1974 · 02-21-2013, 12:24 PM

Murphy might be all right as a back up. Seems if he had no chance he would have moved on, on his own ,or with a slight push. Think they would have moved him to SS, WR if they saw nothing at QB.

socraticsilence · 02-21-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NoahBeanBizzel

I think it's time to start talking about Florida having the most explosive attack in the SEC. Two tight end sets is only the beginning, as far as I'm concerned. Kent Taylor will be All-SEC, and I think he's an obvious upgrade over Jordan Reed at tight end. Colin Thompson will also add an explosive element to our attack. Not to mention he's a better blocker than Taylor, so he'll open up holes in the running game for Kelvin Taylor.

But it's at wide receiver where we'll truly turn the corner. It starts with Purifoy. He's the fastest player on the team, and a sure bet to be All-SEC. Also, keep your eyes out for a rising Quinton Dunbar. Solomon Patton looks awful like Percy on those jet sweeps. DeMarcus Robinson will likely be the freshman of the year in SEC play. And Pittman is the most physical receiver we've had in a while.

Our run game will be the most physical it's been in years. I anticipate that Kelvin Taylor will lead the SEC in rushing.

As a blocker perhaps, Reed as a pass catcher was highly underrated by our fan base as the draft will show- despite basically being the only mismatch in the secondary and having a mediocre passer throwing it to him he still managed to be arguably the best TE in the SEC last year.

socraticsilence · 02-21-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HudsonGator

With no real back-up QB, I don't want to see him running at all.

If he's not going to run what does he offer as a QB- his threat as a runner is literally the only thing Driskel has going for him at the current time- every other facet that you look for in a QB is average at best.

**ovillegator** · 02-21-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HudsonGator

With no real back-up QB, I don't want to see him running at all.

THIS!

Besides, we should have a powerful backfield to take care of the run.

Matthanuf06 · 02-21-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by killercroc_UF

Yeah plus the team the won the SB was old school offense with dominant d. Champ doesn't need to change much.

Baltimore is no old school offense with dominant D. You are getting your Ravens superbowls mixed up. Balts D was still good but nowhere close to dominant. And Balt features a big time vertical passing attack...not "old school" O.

Matthanuf06 · 02-21-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorbait1

I hear ya but your comparing apples to oranges. JD is NOT tebow! JD is physical but he also in his 2 years at U. F has been banged up both years. Tebow is a rare breed of an animal, not knocking Jeff D but he worries me because of his track record of being hurt. Do u really want to take that risk? He will probabally run a lot anyways but if it was me I would stay on the wise side and use as needed

1. If Jeff doesn't run then the offense sputters and we lose

2. If Jeff runs and gets hurt... We lose

3. If Jeff runs and does not get hurt... We win

What is the only favorable scenario? 3.

socraticsilence · 02-21-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthanuf06

1. If Jeff doesn't run then the offense sputters and we lose

2. If Jeff runs and gets hurt... We lose

3. If Jeff runs and does not get hurt... We win

What is the only favorable scenario? 3.

This- if Jeff doesn't run, the frankly should he be the starter- I know we don't have any options so obviously he will be but let's be real here Jeff isn't an SEC quality starting QB if you take away his running threat.

gatorbait1 · 02-21-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthanuf06

1. If Jeff doesn't run then the offense sputters and we lose

2. If Jeff runs and gets hurt... We lose

3. If Jeff runs and does not get hurt... We win

What is the only favorable scenario? 3.

4-throw the damn ball and hand it off to the running back!

gatorbait1 · 02-21-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthanuf06

1. If Jeff doesn't run then the offense sputters and we lose

2. If Jeff runs and gets hurt... We lose

3. If Jeff runs and does not get hurt... We win

What is the only favorable scenario? 3.

How about
4- throw the ball or hand it off to the running back????? We're U of freakin F man someone needs to step the hell up at receiver....struggling with that

GatorSean · 02-21-2013, 04:14 PM

QBs are more likely to get hurt standing in the pocket on a pass play than they are running the ball. Tebow's worst injury came on a pass play. All of Brantley's injuries came on pass plays. JD's injury his frosh year came on a pass play.

You just have to play. If JD's running is what helps the team, then you have to let him run. The coaches can't worry about things that are really more a matter of luck than anything else.

Playing scared to avoid injuries is far more likely to result in a loss than an actual injury that occurs is.

Gatorrick22 · 02-21-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorbait1

How about
4- throw the ball or hand it off to the running back????? We're U of freakin F man someone needs to step the hell up at receiver....struggling with that

Indeed.....someone does.

garettk · 02-21-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by geauxgator1

Who did we have with Tebow? Someone will be ready.

Tebow possibly get hurt? Surely you jest!

grant1 · 02-21-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthanuf06

1. If Jeff doesn't run then the offense sputters and we lose

2. If Jeff runs and gets hurt... We lose

3. If Jeff runs and does not get hurt... We win

What is the only favorable scenario? 3.

True for 2012. We're talking about 2013 and it could/should be completely different. Huge difference is the backup for 2012 vs 2013.