What are the thoughts from the team’s Leadership? Napier has mentioned several times that he takes the communication and worries from the team leaders.. SURELY the team is speaking up and voicing their opinions..
The Miami game was a blessing with Mertz getting hurt so DJ could play the whole Samford game. His role will be backup until Mertz doesn’t get the job done on offense, then it’s DJ time
Oline and Dline are so huge, the one's that are really making the calls at UF do not understand that. Outside of QB, the real decision makers at UF(not the coaches), just want DB's and WR's bc that's the names that get called out on TV. UF has people that do not know ball calling the shots. I bet we have some guys starting this year that wouldn't be at Vandy.
This misconception about Mertz being highly regarded in the locker room will come out 5-10 years from now. Just take a look at the pregame speeches from Mertz and D.J. Pay attention to the teammates reactions while they are speaking.
Don't care about the level of competition - a UF QB hasn't made throws like that...maybe ever. And I can't wait to see how Hawkins develops - it's the 2nd coming of Jeff Demps speed wise, except he's a WR. Maybe they can get him into more plays as a gadget guy, lining up all over the formations. IDK what his development is and if he can handle such a role right now but, there's zero reason to keep speed like THAT on the bench, that's just crazy.
As a Bama fan I totally agree go ahead and get DJ on the field , problem is Napier plain and simple, trust me Mike Dubose , Dennis franchione, Mike price , Mike Shula, then we got Saban , hope the AD cuts Napier loose sooner than later also that way you can get someone in and DJ doesn’t transfer out
