I Keep Hearing This Argument

[El Gato Calvo]

Basically, the theory is if someone is outplaying someone else in practice, you must play them or it will send a message, consciously or subconsciously, to the team that they don't have to practice well or put in the necessary work.

I get that and believe it.

But if the top practice performer can't get it done in live action real games the rest of the team can see that. They aren't blind or stupid.

So why stubbornly stick with the good practice player?

 

[OldBlueNuts]

I'm hoping PT is going to answer that question today.

 

[El Gato Calvo]

I'm hoping PT is going to answer that question today.

As do I.

 

[UKCats2000]

 

[Pike 96]

Basically, the theory is if someone is outplaying someone else in practice, you must play them or it will send a message, consciously or subconsciously, to the team that they don't have to practice well or put in the necessary work.

I get that and believe it.

But if the top practice performer can't get it done in live action real games the rest of the team can see that. They aren't blind or stupid.

So why stubbornly stick with the good practice player?

Great queation...now add to that the consideration for a QB that you aren't getting hit in practice. That alone changes the entire dynamic from performing well in practice verses games.

 

[WildCard]

...So why stubbornly stick with the good practice player?

Great queation...now add to that the consideration for a QB that you aren't getting hit in practice. That alone changes the entire dynamic from performing well in practice verses games.

A great question and a great response. To amplify on that point, it is doubtful your scout team can present the same talent level as Saturday's opponent. Even if going against your 1s, are they as good as Saturday's opponent?

All that said, even though Towles is a "rookie" in Dawson's system, I do think Barker should have had some snaps in every game. It doesn't have to mean a "QB controversy"; just some good experience for the #2 guy. As they say he is literally 1 snap away from being the #1 guy.

Peace

 

[ram1955]

Most ballplayers I know care about winning. When I was a kid playing hs sports, it wouldn't have mattered to me if a guy never practiced. If he could show up for games and lead us to a win, I'd have been all for it. Make no mistake, the bottom line in sports is winning. Otherwise they wouldn't keep score.

 

[Hoskins91]

Basically, the theory is if someone is outplaying someone else in practice, you must play them or it will send a message, consciously or subconsciously, to the team that they don't have to practice well or put in the necessary work.

I get that and believe it.

But if the top practice performer can't get it done in live action real games the rest of the team can see that. They aren't blind or stupid.

So why stubbornly stick with the good practice player?

Maybe Towles is actually better than Barker? At least at the moment.

 

[Blue_White_KY]

Why do people think that if a player can't get it done in practice against the same competition that the other player is performing better against means that guy will show up in game situations and perform better?

I don't get that logic...

 

[screwduke]

I'm hoping PT is going to answer that question today.

He will answer that question. We just don't know if it will be a good or bad answer.

 

[fabcat]

Maybe Towles is actually better than Barker? At least at the moment.

 

[secrules3]

Basically, the theory is if someone is outplaying someone else in practice, you must play them or it will send a message, consciously or subconsciously, to the team that they don't have to practice well or put in the necessary work.

I get that and believe it.

But if the top practice performer can't get it done in live action real games the rest of the team can see that. They aren't blind or stupid.

So why stubbornly stick with the good practice player?

Never understood this whole "well he's better in practice" poo.

 

[TBCat]

Great queation...now add to that the consideration for a QB that you aren't getting hit in practice. That alone changes the entire dynamic from performing well in practice verses games.

Not only that but the game plan ends up being different as well. During the spring and fall camps we clearly were focused on running the ball and throwing deep. Midway through the ULL game defenses started defending us different. Now we are seeing more umbrella coverages. Safeties deep and leave voids in the middle. So now instead of looking for a QB who can best throw 50 yard passes we need one that can best throw short slants and seem routes. Patrick is the best deep ball thrower we have but is he the best at throwing routes we now need based on how the team is defending us?