Burning Question #3: Quarterback

I agree totally about the different make ups for each QB. I also agree with JB’s assessment of the previous QBs improvement over the 1st to 2nd year so personally think that will show more in Canfield than Moevao.

I sort of agree with the two-headed QB system and yes it does keep the D’s honest at times, plus this combo the Beavs have could prove very interesting with the very different styles.

BUT at the same time the two-headed QB thing does bite back you and can throw off your O if one QB is off or even worse you have both off and can’t find the situation that works for either one and keep going back and forth. I think it is better to keep one in there to keep the feel for the game consistent. Just as you noted both QBs are very different so I would imagine there will be different schemes in place for each one so switching too much back and forth can become complex.

But okay the question becomes what about keeping them both in the feel of the game? Both show different potential styles and why not keep them both clicking and jerseys dirty? Good questions I think so can’t say I can totally say ‘no’ to the two-headed QB possibility.

What I think back to is when Moore was struggling and Riley pulled him from the Washington game. Matt had to sit for a specific reason to view the game and get his mindset back in place. If Canfield could produce than all the better, but he didn’t and Matt stepped back in knowing yes it was his position to finish the game. He did and won the game and won the next seven out of eight. In no way am I saying either QB this year up to Matt’s level for that season, but it does seem to come down to consistent leadership and offensive rhythms (Oregon’s thing with Dixon and Leaf is another example).