Tennessee already working on finding a replacement for QB Joshua Dobbs
Though the Tennessee Volunteers have their hands full preparing for the Dec. 30 Music City Bowl against Nebraska, they know they can’t waste these extra practices the bowl game provides.
Therefore, they’re also working to find a replacement for senior QB Joshua Dobbs, who will head to the NFL after graduation.
The race is expected to be a three-way battle between sophomore Quinten Dormady, redshirt freshman Sheriron Jones and freshman Jarrett Guarantano.
According to the Times Free Press, the three competing quarterbacks are receiving some extra help from Dobbs:
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“I’ve tried to instill in them to prepare as if they were the starter and they were in my shoes (before) each and every game,” he said Monday. “I know my first two years, there was a lot of — whether it was injuries or different things — different quarterbacks started throughout the season. I’ve been thankful not to have that.
“My thing to them has been to prepare as if they’re the starter. They’ve kept that intensity level, trying to compete on each and every rep, trying to get better every time they step on the field, and it’s been definitely good to see that. I know it’ll definitely be an intense competition this spring, because they’re all performing and preparing at an intense level.”
Dormady has the most experience of the three, attempting 39 passes over 10 games. Jones attempted two passes against Tennessee Tech this year and Guarantano redshirted.
Dobbs and the Vols will square off against Nebraska at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. The Music City Bowl can be seen on ESPN.
I hope one of the three guys develops into a great player, but I wouldn’t be surprised if next year we realize how good Dobbs really was. I think it might be a case of you don’t know what you have until it’s gone.
The one thing i think about next year is that jg was the number 1 dual threat this year ranked over jalen hurts, not saying that they cant get those things wrong but im hopefull for what he will be able to do.
Well, to be fair, Hurts could take the snap in the shotgun, and basically walk forward for a 6-yard gain. Tennessee’s offensive line isn’t nearly that good.
It better be Jarrett Guarantano, or alot of tv’s will end up on craiglist
ALREADY??!
With one game left, that shouldn’t be a headline.
Kinda like a scientific paper titled:
“Scientists Reveal Why People Fear Murderers.”
Thanks, Captain Obvious.
…now if we could only start looking for a replacement for the coaching staff.
I’ve heard that Lane Kiffin is looking for a Head Coaching gig.
If Deboard is still around next year and the o-line plays the same, whoever the next QB is better run like a f’ing gazelle. I am afraid if Dormandy gets the nod, with o-line and shotty playcalling from Deboard, it will be Worley 2.0. One thing many forget is the word coach. How many seen improvement in Dobbs over his carreer? I didnt and I think Dobbs is one of the best QBs to come thru Knoxville. Dobbs did most all of it on talent alone. Thats the sad part. Then writers gives Deboard credit which makes me mad. Thats a diservice to Dobbs. One reason I think Jones doesnt know shat from shinola is that he changed DC when the D wasnt broke. The offense was. Jones will be lucky to make it to the SC game before getting the axe.
1. Dobbs isn’t that great and won’t play a down in the NFL
2. It doesn’t take a great QB to be successful.
3. Regardless, Botch Jones will be exposed as the fake he is next year although I hope he stays forever
4. Ten in a row, LOL
5. Roll Tide