Aaron Murray explains why he’s concerned about Gunner Stockton
By Sydney Hunte
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Aaron Murray is undoubtedly hoping that Gunner Stockton will pan out for Georgia, but the former Bulldog great has some reservations going into the season.
Murray spoke with UGASports.com to discuss Stockton, and, naturally, Stockton’s experience — or lack thereof — came up. But Murray also raised concern about “how competitive he is,” recalling the redshirt junior facing Texas in the SEC Championship Game after Carson Beck was injured.
“I know that sounds crazy, but we don’t have a backup quarterback that’s played football at this level,” Murray said. “For Gunner, I just think about that game versus Texas and him getting just absolutely blown up. He has to learn, and I’m sure (offensive coordinator Mike) Bobo’s talked to him, when and when not to put his body on the line. Because if he goes down, there is no experience behind him with (Ryan) Puglisi and (Ryan) Montgomery and down the line.”
Overall, though, Murray feels Stockton has the makeup of someone who could end up being a strong QB.
“I think a lot of people compare to what. Georgia had last year, and how good Carson could have been and should be and could be this season. But skillset-wise, he’s got all the tools you want,” Murray said.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
