Preseason QB discussion thread

[Black Dean]

Competition? Thoughts on starters? 2-QB System? How long of a leash does 2AM have? Etc.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Sounds like mccaffery is taking it and when you really think about how turnover prone Martinez is that shouldn't be a surprise

 

[Black Dean]

I think Adrian starts the season, but is on the shortest leash, also Luke will have designed plays for him and when the offense stalls don’t be surprised to see Frost swap QBs and go with the hot hand.

I do think when it’s Luke’s time to shine; he won’t give it back up.

Also I know it’s a shorten season, but would be nice to see a couple snaps by Smothers.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Smothers will get a series or two Saturday. No real point in risking McCaffery or Martinez's health down 35+

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

Reading between the lines it sounds like Luke might just win the job.

 

[Dell Husker]

I also think we could be trying to hide things from OSU

 

[Black Dean]

I also think we could be trying to hide things from OSU

As in Adrian is the starter? I’m I wrong or didn’t Lubick say something that Martinez was for sure the starter a couple months ago? I know things can certainly change, but always thought if any possible door was open for a change at starting QB that comment wouldn’t be made.

 

[HuskerIsNumberOne]

Glad to see there's finally QB competition. Think the leash is pretty short for Adrian

 

[Jim14510]

I think we'll actually see a two qb system.

 

[NEHusker54]

I don’t understand why frost is so keen on pointing out that Luke is NOT a WR. I’m all for him splitting out and getting the ball especially with how poor our WR production has been.

 

[Black Dean]

I don’t understand why frost is so keen on pointing out that Luke is NOT a WR. I’m all for him splitting out and getting the ball especially with how poor our WR production has been.

only thing I can think of is he was promised that he would not be moved positions when he came to Nebraska full time

 

[kenyanfeline]

My relative who goes to practices said that they’ve been taking almost equal reps from what he’s seen (only been with the team for a short while due to Warren shit). He thinks Luke has outplayed Adrian but also admitted he wanted Martinez benched last year so take it FWIW.

Said Adrian has a more live arm and makes some “wow” throws, but also said Luke looks more accurate on throws within 10 yards. Adrian will miss a couple easy throws and then drop a 45 yard dime the next play. Luke hits more swing and screen passes, but missed two wide open 25-4bombs to Betts and Falke that would have been easy touchdowns.

Says Adrian sometimes tries to force it to Kade Warner as his “safety valve” but Luke seem to check down to the tight ends and RB’s which are probably better check down options.

Adrian looks faster than he looked on TV last year but Luke looked much faster. Luke apparently ditches the pocket way too early on true drop backs and Verdu has been getting on him about it.

Also, this info is coming from a college kid who was a 2nd string tight end for his class C high school team, and I swear he doesn’t know his head from his ass most of the time. Loves football though

 

[Black Dean]

Keep the info coming Kanye

 

[Fargo Husker]

My relative who goes to practices said that they’ve been taking almost equal reps from what he’s seen (only been with the team for a short while due to Warren shit). He thinks Luke has outplayed Adrian but also admitted he wanted Martinez benched last year so take it FWIW.

Said Adrian has a more live arm and makes some “wow” throws, but also said Luke looks more accurate on throws within 10 yards. Adrian will miss a couple easy throws and then drop a 45 yard dime the next play. Luke hits more swing and screen passes, but missed two wide open 25-4bombs to Betts and Falke that would have been easy touchdowns.

Says Adrian sometimes tries to force it to Kade Warner as his “safety valve” but Luke seem to check down to the tight ends and RB’s which are probably better check down options.

Adrian looks faster than he looked on TV last year but Luke looked much faster. Luke apparently ditches the pocket way too early on true drop backs and Verdu has been getting on him about it.

Also, this info is coming from a college kid who was a 2nd string tight end for his class C high school team, and I swear he doesn’t know his head from his ass most of the time. Loves football though

Great stuff. Appreciate the info.

Feel free to be as vague as you’d like or not answer this question at all.....but what does your relative do to be able to get practice access?

 

[HuskerGarrett]

Keep the info coming Kanye

 

[BIGSTICK67]

Reading between the lines it sounds like Luke might just win the job.

I think the same thing. My observations on Luke is that he's a football player - duh. There's something about a player that makes plays during the game. He's quick, fast and decisive. I listened to Greg Sharpe on Sports Nightly on the way home tonight, and his hints were rather strong and relevant. Almost as if they're greasing the wheels for a switcheroo.

I'd love to see AM ratchet it up a couple notches, but the tea leaves lead me to believe Caff will win the job.

 

[Black Dean]

Great stuff. Appreciate the info.

Feel free to be as vague as you’d like or not answer this question at all.....but what does your relative do to be able to get practice access?

this 💯the info is greatly appreciated and if you don’t feel comfortable sharing something just say so.

 

[alt f4]

My relative who goes to practices said that they’ve been taking almost equal reps from what he’s seen (only been with the team for a short while due to Warren shit). He thinks Luke has outplayed Adrian but also admitted he wanted Martinez benched last year so take it FWIW.

Said Adrian has a more live arm and makes some “wow” throws, but also said Luke looks more accurate on throws within 10 yards. Adrian will miss a couple easy throws and then drop a 45 yard dime the next play. Luke hits more swing and screen passes, but missed two wide open 25-4bombs to Betts and Falke that would have been easy touchdowns.

Says Adrian sometimes tries to force it to Kade Warner as his “safety valve” but Luke seem to check down to the tight ends and RB’s which are probably better check down options.

Adrian looks faster than he looked on TV last year but Luke looked much faster. Luke apparently ditches the pocket way too early on true drop backs and Verdu has been getting on him about it.

Also, this info is coming from a college kid who was a 2nd string tight end for his class C high school team, and I swear he doesn’t know his head from his ass most of the time. Loves football though

To add, in practice after the OSU game 2019 they received equal reps in practice. Prior to that AM split reps with Noah. I wouldn't base much on number of practice reps. However I do agree with the rest AM tends to force more throws, Luke goes through progressions and check downs more.

Last year Luke looked like a skinny 18 year old. This year he looks solid and put on some good weight.

 

[kenyanfeline]

Great stuff. Appreciate the info.

Feel free to be as vague as you’d like or not answer this question at all.....but what does your relative do to be able to get practice access?

 

[Jim14510]

Luke runs the read option so well that its always a surprise to other teams he's passing. Unless he's really improved in straight drop backs I can't see him being the full time number 1. Having said that I don't see why him playing a series or 4 every game would hurt. It makes teams at least somewhat gameplan for both qbs and gives Martinez a break from being beat on.