I’ve seen a lot of entrenched positions on our mini QB controversy: QB sucks. Or QB is great, everything is great.
I think the team has made amazing strides. We have come from the dregs to be a top 40 maybe even a top 30 team. And GW has been part of that. Smart game management. Some brilliant runs. And an underrated skill, he is good at making sure he safely throws the ball away when the play isn’t there. As a total package, we have had way worse.
BUT, the goals have changed. We have a top 25 OL, defense, and RB group. We aren’t taking the next step with a QB playing at Wimsatt’s current level. He has very glaring accuracy issues. He locks on early to receivers even if there is triple coverage. And for all his athleticism he isn’t an instinctive scrambler and playmaker. Given we have a top running game and OL, GW has had advantages many other QBs don’t have. OSU was playing 8 in the box much of the game and we still ran on them - ideal conditions for a QB.
So I root for GW. I’m grateful he came here. I’m grateful for the role he has played in giving us this amazing season. BUT also, whether it’s from GW improving or someone not currently on the roster, there is no doubt RU should be focusing hard on getting better at QB for next year.
I think the team has made amazing strides. We have come from the dregs to be a top 40 maybe even a top 30 team. And GW has been part of that. Smart game management. Some brilliant runs. And an underrated skill, he is good at making sure he safely throws the ball away when the play isn’t there. As a total package, we have had way worse.
BUT, the goals have changed. We have a top 25 OL, defense, and RB group. We aren’t taking the next step with a QB playing at Wimsatt’s current level. He has very glaring accuracy issues. He locks on early to receivers even if there is triple coverage. And for all his athleticism he isn’t an instinctive scrambler and playmaker. Given we have a top running game and OL, GW has had advantages many other QBs don’t have. OSU was playing 8 in the box much of the game and we still ran on them - ideal conditions for a QB.
So I root for GW. I’m grateful he came here. I’m grateful for the role he has played in giving us this amazing season. BUT also, whether it’s from GW improving or someone not currently on the roster, there is no doubt RU should be focusing hard on getting better at QB for next year.