Ed Orgeron expresses confidence in Myles Brennan taking over LSU's offense in 2020
The LSU Tigers face the unenviable task of replacing star QB Joe Burrow entering the 2020 season.
That task will likely fall to Myles Brennan, who will be entering his redshirt junior season. He’ll be in charge of an LSU offense that returns Ja’Marr Chase.
During a radio appearance on ESPN Radio 104.5 Baton Rouge, coach Ed Orgeron said he believes in Brennan moving into this season:
“He has sat patiently… him and his family,” Orgeron said. “They have believed in LSU. I told them we believe in Myles. Now it’s his time. We believe that he is very talented but there are some things that he has to get better at but Joe had to get better his first year too and continue to grow. Like I said before, all we want is the best Myles Brennan and that’s going to be good enough for us.”
Obviously, asking Brennan to replicate Burrow’s season is a bit ridiculous, but Brennan will need to have a solid 2020 campaign to hold the job.
We’ll see how he fares starting this spring.
He has waited his time and that is certainly appreciated. Now he needs to make the most of his opportunity.
Myles Brennan knows all about breaking records so I have confidence he’ll do great. That would be insane if he beat Burrow’s single season touchdown number the following season.
@adamspencer you really ought to do an article previewing Brennan. He has impressive stats in high school holds the 5th most touchdowns nationally in history along with others.
What do you expect him to come out and say. Every coach says this about their presumed starter.
What kind of coach would say…. I don’t know about this kid. There is a good reason we didn’t start him in 2018 when Burrow struggled. The kid really isn’t that good and makes poor decisions with the Football.
Prove it as a starter. Put out on the field.
Brennan has to be encouraged that O is not saying “we’re gonna have a full QB competition, all of them have a shot.” He’s at least not saying that yet…
Coach Orgeron often says competition makes us all better, and 247Sports quoted him a day or two ago, “We feel that Max [Johnson] is going to be an excellent quarterback. We feel that we got great quarterbacks. We’re going to see what they do, we’re going to give them a chance to compete and see what they got.”
I wonder *exactly* what deficiencies Coach O is talking about? (And before Alatide and RTR Colorado and the rest of the haters attack, yes everyone knows he will have deficiencies!). Anyone have any scoop??
Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated reported back on August 27, 2018, ,that QB grades were delivered to them face-to-face. Burrow edged Brennan in experience and decision-making.
Some outside of LSU have said Brennan needs to learn throw a more catchable ball, not always a bullet. Joe Burrow has praised Myles, saying he’s an excellent quarterback, is very accurate, and knows the offense. I believe Myles will make LSU proud.
Hey take it easy. I hope Brennan is as good as you guys think he is. He’s been in the system for a while, warming the bench. So he knows the players. I’m sure he got first team reps. Granted he didn’t win the starting the job yet.
Maybe you get a transfer again. Burrow 2.0.
I’m hoping he has how to put that touch on the ball Burrow learned how to deliver. He has the talent and the exposure to training second to none so he should be ready. We haven’t heard anything about Pete Parrish for a while so Brennan must be showing some improvement.
Well he has a great receiver to get it to. Chase is amazing.
Ok ok… Brennan looks good on paper, has *some* experience, gets props from those in the know, and I personally was impressed by his admittedly limited performance last year. No doubt he’s a talent, and is in good hands (albeit not Brady’s). Hopefully he and his receivers are putting a similar amount of off-season time in on the same types of drills and games Burrow and his crew did last year – I honestly think that was the difference between them and everyone else on the field. I’m with Kelly and think Brennan is going to more than hold his own this year. (But I’m having trouble referring to him as “Myles” after our previous experience with that namesake. At least it’s spelled differently.)
As for Burrow 2.0, ain’t gonna happen anytime soon – here, or anywhere.
Not sure where you are in Colorado, but if you are in the Springs on a Saturday during Football season, stop by Frankies Too. SEC watch parties and tequila shots. Wings aren’t bad although I prefer my home smoked wings.
West Slope. Been to several games at Stoney’s in Denver. Will check out Frankies if ever in the Springs. GJ isn’t into college ball too much, gotta go to Boston’s/Old C’s, or BEG a local bar to put it on – they may or may not do it. Enough to make an SEC fan seek out greener pastures where it just means more…
We are about to have a very large construction project in GJ. We don’t do a ton of work on the western slope. but when we do I try to make site visits as often as possible. Beautiful drive.
You’re right it’s a great drive, except when there’s weather on the passes. What kind of construction? Holler if you make a site visit we can argue in person! I’ll buy first round…
Commercial roofing. Very large post office. I’ll reach out for sure.
With any luck you’ll be in GJ the first week of November.