The Lions' Pride

Last spring OB was quoted as throwing out a play in a QB meeting and asking for a QB to march up to the board and diagram it with all the options. McGloin jumped up and did it correctly while the rest watched. The race for the starter was effectively over. It was intellect and understanding of his system that won the day last year.

Saw an interview the other day where OB mentioned the understanding of the playbook and the system as big factors for the starter (obviously). He has a complex offense that requires complete understanding and split second execution along with instant recognition of defenses and the best play option. OB demands smart QB's first and talented QB's second. This set appear to have both skills. I believe our QB's last spring did not represent those skills as well and McGloin quickly jumped to the head of the class on his understanding and knowledge alone. Naturally they have to be able to deliver the ball but that is why they were recruited in the first place.

IMO, that in a nut shell was last years decision process and will be again this spring and fall with the exception of the fact we have no game experience represented in this group.

The great part is the growth you could see in McGloin. He has someone who believed in him and named him the starter, he needed that confidence. Once he had it he flourished. It bodes well for our future QB's!