[Goose]

If not great, they are at least "real good". McKee has even more reason to be good because he spent two years on a mission, which makes him two years older than a "normal" red-shirt frosh. He should be more mature both mentally and physically. I think we have a reason to expect "more than good". However, as we all know from experience great high school QBs often don't live up to the hype. Mills did once he could get on the field. Hopefully McKee will as well.

Counterargument: the last time he started a competitive football game was three years ago.

BC

Granted, but Mills was pretty much in the same situation when he replaced KJ in 2019. One could argue worse, as he had to rehab from injuries so much his "simulated game" practice was limited. The "game experience" does matter, because you can only simulate so much in practice. However, if the skill set is there it can cover a lot of sins. You may not always get the right read until you have more experience, but if you can execute and get the ball to the receiver on time and in stride it can make up for a lot. McKee has also had a year to use the "virtual reality" system, to study the playbook and to prepare as the backup. He shouldn't be "deer in the headlights".

[Goose]

If not great, they are at least "real good". McKee has even more reason to be good because he spent two years on a mission, which makes him two years older than a "normal" red-shirt frosh. He should be more mature both mentally and physically. I think we have a reason to expect "more than good". However, as we all know from experience great high school QBs often don't live up to the hype. Mills did once he could get on the field. Hopefully McKee will as well.

Counterargument: the last time he started a competitive football game was three years ago.

BC

Granted, but Mills was pretty much in the same situation when he replaced KJ in 2019. One could argue worse, as he had to rehab from injuries so much his "simulated game" practice was limited. The "game experience" does matter, because you can only simulate so much in practice. However, if the skill set is there it can cover a lot of sins. You may not always get the right read until you have more experience, but if you can execute and get the ball to the receiver on time and in stride it can make up for a lot. McKee has also had a year to use the "virtual reality" system, to study the playbook and to prepare as the backup. He shouldn't be "deer in the headlights".