New starting QB announced
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:34 am
Quotes from the press conference when Clawson announced the new starting QB
"We really expected a lot more from Matt last year. That's not to say we were flat out disappointed in him last year, but there were games when we needed much more from that position and we didn't get it."
"There are certainly some factors in Matt's regression last year. We ran the ball really well. For the first time since I've been here, we had a healthy offensive line. We had a lot of depth there. Those guys dominated in the trenches consistently. We had a good set of running backs. That meant we didn't need to throw it forty times a game to win. That impacted Matt's stats. It also threw off the rhythm of the passing game some and Matt never really adjusted."
"Matt did manage the game well for us though."
"So in training camp we decided to open the quarterback position for competition. It is only fair to do so."
"Matt has really played well so far in camp. He has improved greatly from last year."
"Matt is playing at a level beyond what anyone could have expected at this point."
"Matt gives us some more mobility than we've had in a while."
"Matt makes some excellent reads under pressure. He did throw a bad pass when pressured by Ted, though, and we took note of that."
"Some days Matt had been in charge of the competition, and then the next day Matt would play better than we've ever seen and tip the scale the other direction."
"Having a three year starter in Matt is a real luxury. Many teams wish they had that."
"Matt has pushed hard for playing time."
"Matt has responded well to the competition."
"The competition of Matt and Matt has made both of those guys better. I feel comfortable with the progression at that position."
"Matt has made some outstanding reads so far in camp. He has made the first team offense move on the first team defense better than anytime in my years here."
"Matt made a great play yesterday when he hit Chris for a good gain in single coverage. It was a great read and a perfect throw. I'm not sure if Matt could have also made that throw, especially under pressure."
"I talked with Matt and Matt this morning and told them of my decision. Matt is really happy for Matt."
"When we play Tulsa next week, Matt will be our starting QB."
So there we have it ... Matt will be starting for us!
"We really expected a lot more from Matt last year. That's not to say we were flat out disappointed in him last year, but there were games when we needed much more from that position and we didn't get it."
"There are certainly some factors in Matt's regression last year. We ran the ball really well. For the first time since I've been here, we had a healthy offensive line. We had a lot of depth there. Those guys dominated in the trenches consistently. We had a good set of running backs. That meant we didn't need to throw it forty times a game to win. That impacted Matt's stats. It also threw off the rhythm of the passing game some and Matt never really adjusted."
"Matt did manage the game well for us though."
"So in training camp we decided to open the quarterback position for competition. It is only fair to do so."
"Matt has really played well so far in camp. He has improved greatly from last year."
"Matt is playing at a level beyond what anyone could have expected at this point."
"Matt gives us some more mobility than we've had in a while."
"Matt makes some excellent reads under pressure. He did throw a bad pass when pressured by Ted, though, and we took note of that."
"Some days Matt had been in charge of the competition, and then the next day Matt would play better than we've ever seen and tip the scale the other direction."
"Having a three year starter in Matt is a real luxury. Many teams wish they had that."
"Matt has pushed hard for playing time."
"Matt has responded well to the competition."
"The competition of Matt and Matt has made both of those guys better. I feel comfortable with the progression at that position."
"Matt has made some outstanding reads so far in camp. He has made the first team offense move on the first team defense better than anytime in my years here."
"Matt made a great play yesterday when he hit Chris for a good gain in single coverage. It was a great read and a perfect throw. I'm not sure if Matt could have also made that throw, especially under pressure."
"I talked with Matt and Matt this morning and told them of my decision. Matt is really happy for Matt."
"When we play Tulsa next week, Matt will be our starting QB."
So there we have it ... Matt will be starting for us!