I would love to see some dual QB games against some lower level opponents. Phase Brantley in when the game matters, not just when it’s a blow out.

The only way Brantley will get better is with more gametime experience. We’ve been given a sneak preview of what he can do out there, and when his time comes to actually operate this offense I’m confident that he’ll step up and deliver.

Mat, IMO the reason we really don’t have the transition set up yet is due to the personnel issues we have at WR, for one. As much as coach Meyer and staff had a blueprint for what they wanted to do this season, circumstances beyond their control prop up which call for adjustments and changes to the “game plan”.

Should Tebow not be totally 100% in two weeks for LSU, I wonder if perhaps our staff may try a “two-QB system” by rotating both Tebow and Brantley in the lineup?

I agree, we need more reps and trust in are players (other than Tebow) I think that with Brantley as QB we can go after the fun and gun offense a little more. Brantley brings a more accuerate arm that needs valuable 1st string reps to get timing down. Don’t take anything away from Tebow, He is the most competitve driven hard willed QB Florida has ever had. Its like if Emmit Smith played QB. But lets not be to hard on Brantley he is going to be a great QB and have a good chance to beat the passing TD record at Florida with all the young speedsters coming up through the ranks!!! the Future is bright, but I left my glasses at home so can we keep driving in the same direction.

Nate -

Your point is valid and well took. I agree our offense with Brantley will look more like 2006. However, Steve Adazzio should have a different game plan for when Brantley takes the field. He should not be running QB Choice plays. Have him running plays that he’ll run next year, not what he would call if Tebow was in the game.

I can’t help but grit my teeth when Brantley is put in running same plays Tebow would have run… it just doesn’t work.

Matt,

Not a bad article. I do agree that Brantley needs some more playing time, but this is the case every year when a team has a senior quarterback. I do want to counter one point though, the offense had not scored a point after the end of the 1st quarter until Brantley came onto the field. In reality, the Brantley led Gators beat Kentucky 10-7. He was efficient and helped the team score. Will we have a huge hole to fill when Tebow leaves? Yes. But, the offensive scheme is set up for Tebow to make reads and make plays with his feet. The Brantley led offense will have more of a 2006 feel to it. DOn’t write him off yet, he is a good quarterback!