Projected 2019 Starting Lineup

[CajunVic]

So you believ it’s possible for UL to have a 10 win regular season without a QB that can “Win” games for us?

If the supporting staff is good enough, yes.

[KajunKrazy]

So you believ it’s possible for UL to have a 10 win regular season without a QB that can “Win” games for us?

That would be a first. We have never had a winning season with mediocre QB play or a “game manager” at QB. To borrow a term from Foote we need a point guard at QB this year with all the weapons he’ll have, just got to deliver the rock.

[CajunVic]

That would be a first. We have never had a winning season with mediocre QB play or a “game manager” at QB. To borrow a term from Foote we need a point guard at QB this year with all the weapons he’ll have, just got to deliver the rock.

And I would venture to say we have never had a loaded coaching staff like we now have together with a loaded backfield of running backs like we have. Granted, our QB can’t be a dog, however if he gets his plays in, manages the game and allows his running backs to do their part, we can be very successful this year.

[zephyr]

I agree with all of that, but if we want a special season to happen at UL then we need a great QB. A guy who can win you games.

We haven’t had that type of QB for quite a while.

I would say, in our situation, we need a much more improved defense. I think Levi has proven he can help us win. I agree he has to be improved but I think the bigger question is the defense personally.

[zephyr]

I agree, except I think asking for a "special" year this year is a little soon regardless of who we have at QB. Jmo

I would agree

[CajunHeat77]

I think Napier maximized Lewis talents last year with that every 3rd series rotation. It gave defenses something different to look at and adjust to especially with him being left handed and that is how he should be used going forward. I think by the 2 quarter of the Mississippi State opener you'll see MAGALEI taking the majority of the snaps with possibly McDowell on deck.

[Rainman66]

I think Napier maximized Lewis talents last year with that every 3rd series rotation. It gave defenses something different to look at and adjust to especially with him being left handed and that is how he should be used going forward. I think by the 2 quarter of the Mississippi State opener you'll see MAGALEI taking the majority of the snaps with possibly McDowell on deck.

and exactly how much would you like to wager on this theory?

[CajunT]

I would say, in our situation, we need a much more improved defense. I think Levi has proven he can help us win. I agree he has to be improved but I think the bigger question is the defense personally.

Levi hasn't proven anything yet, he has a chance to show he's grown into the role now that he is the starter.

[zephyr]

Levi hasn't proven anything yet, he has a chance to show he's grown into the role now that he is the starter.

He proved last year in his limited role that he could help us win. Now, has he proven he can lead us week in and week out? no and that's what he has to prove this year.

[talktomewillis]

Napier has already said he expects Levi to take 100% of the snaps. That will change late in the game if it's lopsided.