Terps Could Play Three QBs Against Morgan State
by Ben Broman on Sep 8, 2010 3:40 PM EDT
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PrintIt's not a definitive statement eiether way at all regarding the quite possible QB controversy that may or may not be brewing in College Park, but it is something: Ralph Friedgen says that both Jamarr Robinson and Danny O'Brien will play in Saturday's game against Morgan State, and third-stringer C.J. Brown may even get some playing time as well.
Here is what Friedgen said about quarterbacks on today's ACC teleconference: "I think we'll play both. I wouldn't be surprised if we wind up playing C.J. Brown."
Well, I was almost certain that O'Brien would get some playing time anyway considering the Terps' opposition, but C.J. Brown I wasn't as sure about.
The reason I don't think it's a definitive statement is because Maryland should be planning on winning by three touchdowns or so, and I would certainly hope that - regardless of whether or not there's a QB controversy - the Terps would play their second-string QB, and maybe even their third-stringer, regardless of where they all stand.
As it just so happened, they all stand pretty close. In fact, giving Brown a look might be nice just to get an idea of where he stands in the big picture. I've been under the impression that the gap between Robinson and O'Brien is small, and it's just as small between O'Brien and Brown. In fact, Brown might've been more impressive in fall practice.
Either way, in game that will (hopefully) produce far fewer storylines than last week's outing, this is one big thing to watch out for.
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I know you're trying to be profound, but that's a very pessimistic viewpoint.
I don’t think you understand that playing Morgan St. ALLOWS us to discover more about our top 3 QBs, who are very close together in the depth chart. Its not like we NEED to play 3 QBs.
They are ALL unknown commodities. Jamarr only threw 5 passes, but showed flashes of ACC starter potential last season. C.J. and Danny have a single snap between them. Who knows, one of those 2 could happen to be a GREAT signal caller…We’ll just have to wait and see after Morgan St.
Oh I understand the situation completely. But we should know already if we have a GREAT signal caller on our team; if we had one, they would have emerged over spring practices, scrimmages, etc.
We don’t need to play a crappy Morgan State team to discover if a guy is good or not. You can tell in practice if they are good or not. And the fact that no one has emerged to solidify the number one spot should tell you something.
When you're rich you don't write checks - Randy Moss
Please lead the MM tonight with this picture
I think rivals put in the wrong picture of O’Brien. that or the kid had some serious weight fluctuations.
IMO...
the smart thing to do would be keep the ball on the ground while it works….we’re going to NEED the run against WVU and most of the ACC. That being said, Robinson probably poses the greatest threat on the ground as far as QB’s go…mainly due to experience. Obviously you have to work out any kinks in the passing game because that’s important too, but why can’t the offense’s bread and butter come from Scott and Meggett???
Also, it would be dumb to try to rotate 3 QB’s in a game to get them reps unless you are atleast 14 points ahead and the opposing offense isn’t gaining any regular ground.
Look what happened against Navy…change up what’s working and BOOM, tied game.
agree in close/competetive games
but by all accounts the morgan st game should be a blow out and a great chance to get the qbs game passing experience for when the time comes when we need to be able to throw the ball
Jamarr needs to be #1 until the OL shows it can pass block.
I would like to see more play action with him. It might help him to settle down.
Oh yeah, by all means....
if they find themselves on the fat end of a 3 possession game put everybody in…rotate the entire roster (minus true freshmen of course)….we’ve got enough talent on that team that with experience none of the rotation should ever have to break a sweat. I’m all for getting the QB’s in the game….but I think that the chances are more likely that this year we’ll benefit more from a full-time QB who shares reps with one other guy for a few series a game. J’Rob has a knack for running the ball with natural abilities…throwing will gel more for him now that his feet are wet again.
TerpNation, are you replying to my comment? I'm not sure. I know its terse.
What I should have said is that I think we may have to get beyond the the WVU game before we know if the OL can pass block. If they cannot, we will need mobile QB and that’s Jamarr.
wmterp,
No, more in response to t.shug…. I wasn’t trying to disagree with anyone or make it appear negative. I was trying to say that I agree that the other guys should get in the game, but preferably when we have a substantial lead. I also agree that Jamarr is probably the most reliable bet for now. I may have just been too wordy with it or maybe I was ranting…I dunno, sorry for any confusion.
I am so worried about Joe Flacco going into this NFL season. I mean, didn’t you see him against New England in the playoffs??? Oh wait, it was one game where the Ravens were winning and really didn’t need to pass.
See any paralells to the current Jamarr Robinson “controversy” after one game when MD never trailed against Navy?
It was against Navy though...
and Jamarr looked like a Madden NFL QB with a rating of 58. With Jamarr back there teams can basically put the whole team in the box, because the passing game will be nonexsistent. I think we should play different QBs in different situations throughout the season…well that is unless we find out we have nothing in Brown and O’Brien.
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