Impacts of Patterson and TaMerick Williams

[HerdBot]

Assuming Quincy Patterson wins the starting job (6-3, 235 and fast) and TaMerick Williams (SMU Transfer 5.11, 235 and fast) eventually gets integrated into the starting lineup, the impacts of our running game are going to be huge.

Quincy is going to be a crazy good running QB. Cam is quick, but he's more of a scrambling type quick and not a great running back.

This would allow Luepke to stay at fullback (where he can still run the football) and use speedsters Bussey and Kobe Johnson in a more limited role where they are most effective and break 70 yards runs. Physically they are undersized and we don't want to wear them out.

Not only that, it will allow us to go back to the Delta formation that we couldn't run last year because we didn't have enough skilled runners.

But also keep in mind, Gonella and TK Marshall should makes some really big strides this offseason. I anticipate Gonella will get the most touches right away since he's the most experienced but TaMerick will get more touches as the season goes on

But where I'm really concerned is the depth. Odds of Seth coming back from another knee injury right away is slim to none so the freshman coming in will need to develop fast. Guys like Barika Kpeenu could really shine.

[23Bison]

As long as Quincy can complete about 63% of his passes and limits turnovers all while handling the ball off to our backs I’ll be happy. Also use the TE position in the passing game.

[ByeSonBusiness]

As long as Quincy can complete about 63% of his passes and limits turnovers all while handling the ball off to our backs I’ll be happy. Also use the TE position in the passing game.

He hasn't demonstrated the ability to complete 60%. Then again, small sample size.

[HerdBot]

He hasn't demonstrated the ability to complete 60%. Then again, small sample size.

He has the skills but needs reps. Luckily he's been on campus and working with the other QB's.

What is has demonstrated is can outrun ACC defenses and we really lacked a feature back and most importantly a QB who can run.

What we need is someone who can run the offense like Zeb did but can be an actual running threat and make not throw picks after getting into 3rd and long. 15-20 pass attempts a game would be a winning formula.

[mtoutfitter]

I don't think folks should count out Cam Miller. He's got more time in system and surely showed some nice flashes in the playing time he got. He seemed to have a lot of upside, especially if he has the confidence of coaches and players. Just my opinion.

[heffray]

I don't think folks should count out Cam Miller. He's got more time in system and surely showed some nice flashes in the playing time he got. He seemed to have a lot of upside, especially if he has the confidence of coaches and players. Just my opinion.

Agree with this. Cam showed flashes for sure.

[MinotBison]

Why again was it that Patterson and Williams transferred from their respective schools?

[bajadanny]

Why again was it that Patterson and Williams transferred from their respective schools?

Keep a eye on Cole Payton, all he does is win

[MinotBison]

Keep a eye on Cole Payton, all he does is win

What's the over/under on him playing more than the four games allowed to keep his redshirt?

[23Bison]

Why again was it that Patterson and Williams transferred from their respective schools?

Patterson was a mix of depth and coaching change possibly. Williams was not being utilized like he thought and some depth.