NEVER TOO EARLY TO TALK FOOTBALL: 2015

[cajun4life]

Does Haack start next year?

I really hope so! McGuire can't handle too many 25+ carry games like we saw at NMSU. We need a guy who can keep defenses honest with the passing game.

[BrockMeaux]

Does Haack start next year?

My honest guess? Even though I'd like Haack to get his shot, I'll guess that Nixon starts as our offense continues to revert towards being as run-heavy, option-based as Bustle's. Putting Haack in the best position to succeed would require us to noticeably change our offensive philosophy and I don't know if Johnson will do that.

[ULGrad@HOU]

I don't think we or they know who will start next year. My guess it's going to be one guy, then before you know it, we'll see another guy, and maybe another before it's all over.

[Kjun08]

I want to agree with you, but I thing this spring will be Hud's most important practices in his tenure here. Who steps up? Is Jamal back? Who steps into Ringo and Juice's spots? Will leaders emerge?

I spoke to jamal yesterday and he graciously said he will be returning

[cajun4life]

My honest guess? Even though I'd like Haack to get his shot, I'll guess that Nixon starts as our offense continues to revert towards being as run-heavy, option-based as Bustle's. Putting Haack in the best position to succeed would require us to noticeably change our offensive philosophy and I don't know if Johnson will do that.

You're wrong. Starting Haack wouldn't cause a philosophy change, all it would do is allow Jay Johnson to call more pass plays.

The Pistol offense is the most versatile offense in the game. It allows for play action, option or a power run game.

As it stands right now we have no one to replace Harris on offense. McGuire cannot handle a full load for more than a game. Haack can get every WR/TE involved in the offense. Also as it stands now, all signs are pointing to having Jamal Robinson back next season.

As far as Nixon is concerned, I'm sorry but when you get to the point that the NCAA suspends you for drug use you have lost your shot at QB. Now if Jordan Davis beats out Haack then so be it.

[RaginCajun77]

I think we have a lot of talent at wide receiver, I think Haack can get the ball to that talent. Haack has the most in game experience thus far and hopefully he earns the chance to start.

[CajunEXPRESS]

You're wrong. Starting Haack wouldn't cause a philosophy change, all it would do is allow Jay Johnson to call more pass plays.

The Pistol offense is the most versatile offense in the game. It allows for play action, option or a power run game.

As it stands right now we have no one to replace Harris on offense. McGuire cannot handle a full load for more than a game. Haack can get every WR/TE involved in the offense. Also as it stands now, all signs are pointing to having Jamal Robinson back next season.

As far as Nixon is concerned, I'm sorry but when you get to the point that the NCAA suspends you for drug use you have lost your shot at QB. Now if Jordan Davis beats out Haack then so be it.

Broadway got sacked often because our line seemed geared to run blocking a lot more than pass blocking. I have doubts that anyone will hold up as a pass first quarterback with this years line. We need a guy who is good at both. Broadway was very good at running, and pretty adequate at passing.

I think we saw that without a guy like Robinson he had lots of trouble passing in the red zone all season long, and came up short often on the deep ball.

Haack? I kind of think he needs a lot better line than Broadway had to be successful, and we may be better at pass blocking in 2015 who knows today.

[VObserver]

Broadway got sacked often because our line seemed geared to run blocking a lot more than pass blocking. I have doubts that anyone will hold up as a pass first quarterback with this years line. We need a guy who is good at both. Broadway was very good at running, and pretty adequate at passing.

I think we saw that without a guy like Robinson he had lots of trouble passing in the red zone all season long, and came up short often on the deep ball.

Haack? I kind of think he needs a lot better line than Broadway had to be successful, and we may be better at pass blocking in 2015 who knows today.

Broadway got sacked often because he took to long to make decisions. Haack does not have that problem.

[cajun4life]

Broadway got sacked often because our line seemed geared to run blocking a lot more than pass blocking. I have doubts that anyone will hold up as a pass first quarterback with this years line. We need a guy who is good at both. Broadway was very good at running, and pretty adequate at passing.

I think we saw that without a guy like Robinson he had lots of trouble passing in the red zone all season long, and came up short often on the deep ball.

Haack? I kind of think he needs a lot better line than Broadway had to be successful, and we may be better at pass blocking in 2015 who knows today.

Broadway got sacked a few times because he was slow to release the ball. Also a passing QB will get sacked more due to more attempts.

[CajunEXPRESS]

He often got sacked because we did a poor job of picking up charing defensive ends. Almost always an outside rush got him. So I am not putting it all on him, he rarely got three seconds on those sacks.

[CajunEXPRESS]

He often got sacked because we did a poor job of picking up charing defensive ends. Almost always an outside rush got him. So I am not putting it all on him, he rarely got three seconds on those sacks.

Also the one time Haack got in this year he was lucky to escape with his life, he did however, make the passes.

[BrockMeaux]

Broadway got sacked often because he took to long to make decisions. Haack does not have that problem.

There were spots where he took too long and got sacked as a result - yesterday had one - but there were many, MANY more times this year where he was simply under pressure before finishing his drop or having a chance to make any kind of read. Too many of those were guys on a free rush. And frankly, I don't think we've seen enough of Haack in normal game situations to say what problems he does or doesn't have. I think we had a much better run-blocking line this year. I'm hopeful that our line improves next year, even with the loss of Quave.

For the record, I'm pulling for Haack. I prefer a traditional drop-back passer type of offense. But we're going to have to get a lot better at pass blocking. And maybe having Haack will take some handcuffs off Johnson from a playcalling standpoint. I know Broadway doesn't like throwing to his left, and it would seem he doesn't like throwing over the middle/to the seams for whatever reason. Having those routes available will help. But whoever the QB is will need more time, bottom line.