08-31-2016, 02:43 PM
Getting this back to QBs...
Just read Pritchard's comments on the situation. He asserts that what they want from the QB more than anything, is just a guy to run the offense and be consistent. While that is of course the objective, playmaking when things break down is and essential ability for a QB to have. Though it is impossible to simulate live game situations when the QB can't be hit in practice, the ability to make plays and improvise when structure breaks down, is arguably what makes QBs championship caliber.
Burns may be consistently making good decisions in the offense in practices, but can he continue doing it in games, and also make enough plays when things break down? If Burns demonstrates good command and decision making in the structured offense, and also makes plays when things break down, Chryst will not play much on Friday or this season. If Burns is good in the structure of the offense but doesn't make plays when things break down, Chryst may well get more opportunities.
All that said, I thought Burns demonstrated the best "when things break down" play making when I saw the March practice, and I can't help but think this is also a factor in why he was named the starter.
Just read Pritchard's comments on the situation. He asserts that what they want from the QB more than anything, is just a guy to run the offense and be consistent. While that is of course the objective, playmaking when things break down is and essential ability for a QB to have. Though it is impossible to simulate live game situations when the QB can't be hit in practice, the ability to make plays and improvise when structure breaks down, is arguably what makes QBs championship caliber.
Burns may be consistently making good decisions in the offense in practices, but can he continue doing it in games, and also make enough plays when things break down? If Burns demonstrates good command and decision making in the structured offense, and also makes plays when things break down, Chryst will not play much on Friday or this season. If Burns is good in the structure of the offense but doesn't make plays when things break down, Chryst may well get more opportunities.
All that said, I thought Burns demonstrated the best "when things break down" play making when I saw the March practice, and I can't help but think this is also a factor in why he was named the starter.