The best guy should play. They should split reps in the spring and both play the most in the spring game. I would be very surprised if Hartman doesn’t take Tyler to the woodshed in all phases besides downhill running in practice and games. Tyler does nothing else better than Hartman. His arm is weaker. He’s not as accurate. He has less experience. He only does 1 thing better otherwise it’s not even close.
Even with Buchner's running it's still not even close. Like miles and miles apart. The worst part about Buchner and it's really glaring because only he can change it is the pre-snap mind made up on where he's throwing it.
He does this on almost every snap. Most times he gets away with it because of the passing offense we've run the last 10 years or so. Three yard curl and sit routes are hard to intercept but it happens.
Anyways this is the worst of the worst with Buchner because he's the only one who can change it. Guess what...he hasn't changed it in the 10 or so real football years he's played so far...odds are it's not ever changing.
Whoever it is, our receiver room is disappointing and may hold us back. Sadly I could see a scenario where the receivers force Buchner on the field for a change of pace and we run Tyler 12 times a game. Regardless, if Carr signs with ND I cannot fathom a scenario where Buchner plays an entire season over those two without being injured and ever returning. Barring major improvement in arm strength, accuracy, and durability, once Carr or Minchey get a start and we all see how talented they are, Buchner is done.
The receivers ...
I want to agree with this...but really now we've no idea. It's hard to get a gauge on the talent when the QB's can't seem to throw it further than 37 yards and or hit the target in stride.
If we still suck on the perimeter with Hartman throwing then yes, I completely agree.
I am rooting to be wrong on Buchner. I like him. He seems like a down to earth and quality dude. My guess is if the staff convinced him to come back, he will start game 1 in 2024. After that, who knows. I just hope we are done taking transfers. If not, I question Freemans future.
I don't think they convinced him but rather where was he going to go? Pyne already bailed. He had beat out Pyne (only the mobility gave thr edge) and with Pyne now gone it should be "his position"
Right up until the staff said....paging Mr. Hartman. Paging Mr. Hartman
or.....
They kissed ass because if the Hartman thing fell apart they didn't want to turn to zero experience at the QB position.
I personally doubt it matters too much who starts as I do not believe we have a team capable of beating Bama or Georgia. That said, I think Hartman gives us the best chance vs Ohio State and I want to win that game. If that’s the best thing we get out of next season by having Hartman, it was worth it to me
Never know. What if our receivers aren't quite as inept as perceived.
Remember the receivers can't do one damn thing until the ball is thrown to them. No pass attempt to them no play to make. Ball not thrown in perfect position no catch in stride to run for big gain.
No long passes to show off our jumping ability and ball skills.
Make no mistake Hartman will toss it around all over the place. We'll know how good we are or aren't
Here's to finally seeing a real bona-fide decent thrower of the pig skin.
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