Reid McCollum's future?

[uscrob4]

What do you think Reid's future is with the team, with the way our offense seems to be moving towards a more misdirection/veer attack? With Garcia having at least two more years and then the development of Connor Shaw. I just thought I would get the groups thoughts on this situation.

[Spurticus]

Originally Posted by uscrob4

What do you think Reid's future is with the team, with the way our offense seems to be moving towards a more misdirection/veer attack? With Garcia having at least two more years and then the development of Connor Shaw. I just thought I would get the groups thoughts on this situation.

One. . . I don't see this team heading to a more MisDirection / veer
attack. I see some play designs where that might be put in for one or
more plays, but I don't see it becoming our base offense. Even if that
does happen, Reid is here because we saw something good in him
enough to offer him a scholie with the intention of him playing a
position for us. Not to fit in a mold of a certain type QB, or athlete.

Two. . . Reid's future is the same fate as any other recruit that we sign
for QB or any other position. We don't recruit them with the idea of them
being Starters, then backups, then reserves. We recruit them for their
potential to become contributers to the overall scheme, and then it's
entirely up to them as to how far they climb on the depth chart, or how
much PT they get. If Reid is to play QB, then it's up to him to beat out
the others. He'll either become a starter, a backup or a practice squad
QB. Same as has been case for anyone at any position since we've had
a football program.

[Coondog]

Like all players it's up to him, his ability to play within the system, and willingness to learn. He has the tools to be a very good QB for us and we still don't know for certain how Garcia will play this season so anything is possible.

[CoverTwo]

I think Reid has a lot of potential as a passer, and if he keeps improving he can compete with Shaw or whoever down the road...But with the switching to a more spread oriented offense, he might not be the right fit for us...I have been told that Stephon Gilmore will get the call before Reid this year.

[smoovecock]

Reid has been labeled as a born leader from his HS career...He does have a live arm and seems to have a good head on his shoulders...He is gonna have to be ready THIS YEAR just in case...I think you will see Reid get a lot of time under center during the gimme games as long as Garcia is moving the offense...As we all know to compete in the SEC depth is the key and that most certainly includes the QB position...

[SCCOOP]

Being a QB @ Carolina can be hard on a kid. I hope he develops and improves with each practice. It's hard to say what is in his future, it's really up to Reid.

[castironcock]

i agree with everything you said, smoove. it ultimately is in the hands of the player. how hard he works, studies and improves has everything to do with what his role will be. but when he took over the other team in the spring game, he really looked good and moved the team down the field pretty easily. it's all up to him.
by the way smoove, yours is my favorite sig on this board. very humorous.

[crowcutta]

i dont think the evolution of the offense will hinder him if he makes plays. sam bradford is basically a pocket passer in a spread offense though he can move within the pocket, if reid can make plays with his arm we'll slightly alter the offense with less qb read plays and let 'er rip.

[WeHailThee]

Originally Posted by uscrob4

What do you think Reid's future is with the team, with the way our offense seems to be moving towards a more misdirection/veer attack? With Garcia having at least two more years and then the development of Connor Shaw. I just thought I would get the groups thoughts on this situation.

I'm not sure why everyone has already deemed Conner Shaw the next big thing. He's a rising senior in high school with a year of playing QB under his belt. I hardly think that guarantees his anything when he gets on campus. For all we know he could end up playing WR like Kenny McKinley. I just think it's a little soon to be saying that Reid's future is in question because a junior in high school has committed to us.

[mjmiller]

He seems to have a good head on his shoulders. If he has a good work ethic and wants it bad enough, I think he can be a great qb for us.

[CoverTwo]

Originally Posted by WeHailThee

I'm not sure why everyone has already deemed Conner Shaw the next big thing. He's a rising senior in high school with a year of playing QB under his belt. I hardly think that guarantees his anything when he gets on campus. For all we know he could end up playing WR like Kenny McKinley. I just think it's a little soon to be saying that Reid's future is in question because a junior in high school has committed to us.

I think its a question of can he move well enough in the pocket..or get some yards if the play breaks down..stuff like that..We all know he can throw the football.

[swjwjw]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

I think Reid has a lot of potential as a passer, and if he keeps improving he can compete with Shaw or whoever down the road...But with the switching to a more spread oriented offense, he might not be the right fit for us...I have been told that Stephon Gilmore will get the call before Reid this year.

Well u have to look at a few things.

1.) With SOS you never know who your QB is going to be minute to minute. You never know Garcia could screw up agains NC State and Reid could be in by the second half. (Look @ Beecher & Smelley last year against State).

2.) If anyone has ever seen any game film of Reid you will know that he fits the mold of a SOS QB, and when you fit that mold you will always have a chance to start.

3.) Gilmore will only see action @ QB in the Cocky & maybe on some option formations. We are too thin @ DB for them to risk him getting injured and not being able to play at all. Plus Gilmore knows the only way he plays on Sunday is @ DB and he is going to focus as much time getting better at that position as he can.

I have watched Gilmore from Pee Wee and he is one of those players that can come out on the field and play a few positions, excel at each one, and make it look easy. Don't get me wrong I would LOVE to see him @ QB, but I don't think SOS wants to risk him being hurt!!!

[CoverTwo]

Well here is the thing..The mold of QB has changed in Spurrier's eyes..He isnt after just pure pocket passers anymore..especially with GA Mangus now in charge..and the Stephon Gilmore thing is a wait & see..I'll wait until I see it but it is an option that the staff is considering...Now this is all based on if Garcia gets hurt, etc

[swjwjw]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

Well here is the thing..The mold of QB has changed in Spurrier's eyes..He isnt after just pure pocket passers anymore..especially with GA Mangus now in charge..and the Stephon Gilmore thing is a wait & see..I'll wait until I see it but it is an option that the staff is considering...Now this is all based on if Garcia gets hurt, etc

Yeah you are right it has changed some, but he is called SOS (Same Ole Spurrier) for a reason. Don't get me wrong I hope he is changing because with Mangus and Wolford there it could become something special with the formations they want to input into the offense. Now I know personally with Gilmore, Spurrier will give him the option if something happens to garcia as to whether he moves to QB or stays at DB. Gilmore has stated on more than one occasion to his family that he wants to stay @ DB because he knows that is the only way he will make it in the NFL.

[SCGamecocks12]

Originally Posted by swjwjw

Yeah you are right it has changed some, but he is called SOS (Same Ole Spurrier) for a reason. Don't get me wrong I hope he is changing because with Mangus and Wolford there it could become something special with the formations they want to input into the offense. Now I know personally with Gilmore, Spurrier will give him the option if something happens to garcia as to whether he moves to QB or stays at DB. Gilmore has stated on more than one occasion to his family that he wants to stay @ DB because he knows that is the only way he will make it in the NFL.

But with that he is most likely very competitive and will do anything to win, if that means moving to QB for past of a season then so be it

[swjwjw]

Originally Posted by SCGamecocks12

But with that he is most likely very competitive and will do anything to win, if that means moving to QB for past of a season then so be it

Good Point!!! Hey either way I am just glad he chose us of Alabama!!!!!

[USCBASEBALL1]

My biggest concern with Reid is not physical. I have heard Spurrier comment on the fact that he does not know if Reid loves the game and is willing to put in the effort. With that being said, that can change. I think the key is like any other QB is he willing to dedicate himself to the position. I agree with C2 the QB position is changing. I do however think Reid is athletic enough to thrive IF he is willing to do the little things that Spurrier speaks of.

[uscrob4]

Originally Posted by WeHailThee

I'm not sure why everyone has already deemed Conner Shaw the next big thing. He's a rising senior in high school with a year of playing QB under his belt. I hardly think that guarantees his anything when he gets on campus. For all we know he could end up playing WR like Kenny McKinley. I just think it's a little soon to be saying that Reid's future is in question because a junior in high school has committed to us.

I was never meaning to say Connor Shaw is "the next big thing". That is why I said with his development.

[Usc_atl]

Originally Posted by mjmiller

He seems to have a good head on his shoulders. If he has a good work ethic and wants it bad enough, I think he can be a great qb for us.

Phil Petty anyone?

[USCBASEBALL1]

Originally Posted by uscrob4

I was never meaning to say Connor Shaw is "the next big thing". That is why I said with his development.

Make no excuses. Connor Shaw is the best QB prospect we have committed in over a decade. I am not basing this on Star Rankings but upside and ability.