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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Volatility_rivals135605" data-source="post: 131832548" data-attributes="member: 1476288">#THIS! QB's, like HC, always receive far to much blame+praise. The talent around a player is definitely a major factor in any position's success. Talent & scheme thats the game we play.  While we have def seen poor QB play, our OL have not played well AT ALL. They are all very talented, just extremely young to be on the field for a traditionally developmental program like WVU.That said, There are instances when a certain players skillset can help alleviate other "stress fractures".  Greene does possess one of those skillsets that will help open up the running game for Leddie, because LBs are frozen with indecisiveness and reduce Def rushes, due to his threat. We've seen this when hes in the game.... LB's, DE's, & Saf go from being overly aggressive playing Leddie & rushing to standing & analyzing...This should throughout the game also open up the passing game, because LB's & Saf are focused on Leddie & Greene out of the backfield.  So it should create an easier read for Greene, and allot him a bit more time to throw.  Like Brown said, Greene needs to leverage a productive & talented WR position group, to continue to incite confusion on opposing Def players & coverages.  Thats why a dual threat QB really creates more space on the field, due to the reduction in reaction+responses, and how the threat of running also offers more time to read on drop backs, because a mobile QB, typically slows a pass rush from a schematic play call perspective, because DE's go from a primary objective of sacking to containment.In essence, it maximizes diversification to reduce offensive predictability.  Greene just needs to force himself in practice to read coverages and not immediately take off.  Otherwise he becomes predictable and defenses wont respect it, just like they are now with Doege...Sometimes, you have to use force to break a habit.  Which is why Greene should get far more reps now.  The more he plays, the better he will become at reading coverages, esp when he feels the repercussions of running every time..   Id much rather he get tossed in the deep end now, and get the majority of primary issues resolved now, then next year.  Im sure Brown and staff are also a little hesitant from an installation perspective, and how its impossible to integrate two completely different offenses.  We have also seen with Sam James how starting to early can negatively effect confidence, but Greene seems to have Moxy and head strong so I dont see that being an issue for Greene.  Though putting him in an offense thats not completely customized to his skillset is somewhat a disservice, even if subtle adjustments are made, its not the same as a complete renovation.  I would think Brown & staff are intelligent enough to find that median between building Greene's foundation, gaining applicable experience, and deploying within current confinements that will still nurture positive outcomes this year.Def hope we see Greene more, but comparing him to PW or other players is not fair to him. Esp considering what is walking out on the field with him.  While we are gaining in overall talent & depth, but they are all very young. Its a painfully slow process, but growing pains are something we gotta experience if we want to get where we want to be.  While this season isnt a complete wash yet, If we become bowl ineligible soon, I hope Brown shifts his intent to get the younger chaps more time on the field.  At least we know OL wont be a major issue next year, which is a major factor in our offensive issues atm.  Another reason why I think we see a major step forward in our offense around the middle of next season, as long as Greene gets more time this year, and takes a few steps forward in the offseason.  Who knows, Crowder could pass him, at least we will have 3 good young QBs, which bodes well for our future. Just paddling up **** creek at the moment to get to the spring of eternal life  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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