Agree, Jax is VERY raw as a passer but I think has the overall higher ceiling as a QB. Finley is a better passer, but I don't know if he's good enough to overcome the defensive resources freed up by not spying Sam. We're stuck in the "2 backups, no starter" limbo and our best hope may be that Jax learns quickly.
Our receivers aren't blocking nor getting open. That's not helping either QB. Sigh.
Agree, Jax is VERY raw as a passer but I think has the overall higher ceiling as a QB. Finley is a better passer, but I don't know if he's good enough to overcome the defensive resources freed up by not spying Sam. We're stuck in the "2 backups, no starter" limbo and our best hope may be that Jax learns quickly.
Our receivers aren't blocking nor getting open. That's not helping either QB. Sigh.
Anent the QB's and receivers, they are competing on a team in a major conference, yet seem to be making very basic mistakes ie, QBs who can't throw accurately plus don't go thru their progressions and receivers who can't separate nor block well. This boils down to talent and coaching. Cal is a recruiting bottom feeder and many of the coaches are second tier. Something fundamental has to change or Cal will play in every opponents homecoming game. I really like Wilcox as a person and his values seem impeccable. However, until something earth shattering happens, sadly Cal (screw "Cal Berkeley") will be a second rate program and we will be become more and more frustrated.
I know it is counter to conventional wisdom but I wonder if we should keep playing both to make opposing defenses have to keep adjusting. On their own, neither one is that good, tho maybe over time one of the two clearly establishes himself as the guy. Right now, slight lean to Jackson, but it is not that clear. The lean to Jackson is based on projecting his improvement as a passer which may or may not happen
Agree, Jax is VERY raw as a passer but I think has the overall higher ceiling as a QB. Finley is a better passer, but I don't know if he's good enough to overcome the defensive resources freed up by not spying Sam. We're stuck in the "2 backups, no starter" limbo and our best hope may be that Jax learns quickly.
Our receivers aren't blocking nor getting open. That's not helping either QB. Sigh.
Anent the QB's and receivers, they are competing on a team in a major conference, yet seem to be making very basic mistakes ie, QBs who can't throw accurately plus don't go thru their progressions and receivers who can't separate nor block well. This boils down to talent and coaching. Cal is a recruiting bottom feeder and many of the coaches are second tier. Something fundamental has to change or Cal will play in every opponents homecoming game. I really like Wilcox as a person and his values seem impeccable. However, until something earth shattering happens, sadly Cal (screw "Cal Berkeley") will be a second rate program and we will be become more and more frustrated.
Agree, that negative feedback loop kind of ossifies the longer the program struggles
Talent, coaching AND experience. It's a relatively young team.
agree
I know it is counter to conventional wisdom but I wonder if we should keep playing both to make opposing defenses have to keep adjusting. On their own, neither one is that good, tho maybe over time one of the two clearly establishes himself as the guy. Right now, slight lean to Jackson, but it is not that clear. The lean to Jackson is based on projecting his improvement as a passer which may or may not happen