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USA Today Ranks SEC QBs

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  1. fredgarvin

    fredgarvin Senior

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    SEC QB rankings 2023: KJ Jefferson or Jayden Daniels at No. 1?

    14. Graham Mertz (Florida)
    Mertz racked up 26 interceptions in three seasons starting for Wisconsin, and he hasn’t completed more than 60% of his passes since 2020. He endured loads of trouble against Big Ten opponents last year. He averaged just 11.3 completed passes in four November starts last season, and he struggled in Florida’s spring game. Coach Billy Napier talks up Mertz’s experience and leadership, but he’ll need to elevate his production.
     
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  2. Gatorborn

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    14 out of 14...lol...nowhere to go but up
     
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  3. Gatorcola

    Gatorcola GC Legend

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    Nowhere to move but up.
     
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  4. Gatorcola

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    Dang it, you posted while I was typing. Didn't mean to copy your words.
     
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  5. Gatorborn

    Gatorborn GC Legend

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    Great minds..lol
     
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  6. ETGator

    ETGator Long-Time Gator Stuck In East Tennessee Moderator VIP Member

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    Pre-season rankings by the same USA Today that botched the ranking of SEC coaches . . .

    :emoji_astonished:
     
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  7. volungator

    volungator All American

    You can't fall off the floor.
     
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  8. fox

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    Nowhere to go but up.
     
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    Botched?
     
  10. INGATORSWETRUST

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    Think the ranking is inaccurate. Mertz is a 3 year starter at a P5 program/Wisconsin. Has seen a lot of defenses and game situations. Can’t rank inexperienced QBs ahead of him. Wisconsin offense was more limiting. He will do well here
     
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  11. Matthanuf06

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    Its objective. We have to be hopeful or else we are throwing in the towel.

    But there is not a single SEC team that would prefer Mertz. Someone young and inexperienced has unknown upside. Most would take that over a decently known commodity.

    But we have no choice but to be hopeful
     
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  12. GoCocks3877

    GoCocks3877 All American

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    Where is the Milton love coming from? Yes he had a great game against Clemson, but he hasn’t really proven anything. Maybe it’s the system?

    Spencer Rattler to me talent wise ( arm and mobility) he’s a top QB. If he plays the whole season like he did against Tenn and Clemson then he can be a top QB in the league. The problem is mentally and not reading the defense.

    not really knocking the list. It’s pretty accurate. Obviously, the ranking of Mertz is what he did at Wisconsin. He’s got to prove himself and he can only go up on that list.
     
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  13. Agator88

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    I think some of it is the system they run, he's also just a physical specimen. I don't see him being as good as Hooker, but then again guys who stick around this long sometimes figure it out for one season.
     
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  14. sandman70

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    Fred Mertz does not love this ranking.
     
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  16. cheatng8tr

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    I realize that what I'm seeing with Mertz is limited, but I like the way he delivers the ball. He seems to have some zip and touch. He doesn't have the arm strength of AR but he seems to throw a much more catchable ball. It will come down to protection. Very few QBs look good when they are running for their lives. If he does get decent protection and the receivers can get some separation, I think he is going to have a good year.
     
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  17. Gatorrick22

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    Took you 3 minutes to post that? lol... j/k.. :D;)
     
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    Y'all killed Tennessee... And they're still talking smack in the SECRant.... clowns.
     
  19. Gatorcola

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    That's me typing on a phone. I hate it with a passion.
     
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  20. Gatorrick22

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    Lol... I was just messing with you. It is funny that you said the same thing without knowing it.
     
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