If he can't even throw a slant pass right now because he is "swimming", give the reps to someone else. I really think he will be good, but don't force him on the field. If Peters is the best option (which I think he will be) for the next two years, Peters should be playing. If then CJ or Robinson or hell even Coran are better options, they get the reps. Earn it
If the offense is performing with Peters, I think iw will sit. Mostly because Peters will be getting all first team reps to work on timing. This is still a passing offense with no time together. If the offense struggles, iw will start to work in with small sets. That’s my prediction. If Peters gets injured, I would guess Robinson gets the first shot
The job of a CB is to stop receivers from catching passes and tackle them asap if they catch it. Interceptions are one way to stop receivers from catching the ball and is a part of the job description. Incerceptions also have a demoralizing effect on the quarterback, the receiver and the coaching staff. The only guarantee that the opposition cannot score. I have never seen a CB who gets a lot of interceptions who is not a good cover guy.
Not starting does not mean not playing. Both Rod Smith and Lovie Smith are smart enough to know that they have to give IW playing time at quarterback. IW is the future of this team and did well in training camp, but he is a true freshman who has never thrown a pass in college. From what I saw and read IW who threw for over 8,000 yards in HS made many difficult throws and outshined all but the steady grad student Peters in training camp. A smart coach can anticipate that the team needs a good number two qb in case Peters gets injured or he does well and leaves for the NFL at the end of the season. I predict theres no way Peters returns next year in any scenario. IW will be a better passing Randel El.
I've always heard it said that a CB is a WR with bad hands.
That is not the reports I read. He needs to earn it. This isnt high school football. What he did then doesn't matter. Matt Robinson will be the 2nd string qb
It does kind of matter... IW can play and everyone knows it. The bar has been set higher, and the Illini will no longer settle for mac level QBs to lead a bottom level squad
what? That is great and all but once he steps on the practice field for ILL, his HS stats do not matter. First I want to make it clear that I think Isaiah will be an awesome QB. However, Matt Robinson was a very successful HS QB against much better competition than IW played against. And Matt had better throwing numbers. He isn't the runner Isaiah is by no means, but is also isn't a slouch. According to the reports, he is the best at the read option currently. If Isaiah isn't better all around than Matt or Coran in practice, then he doesn't need to be given those game reps. That would go against everything the staff has been preaching. Earn your spot
I think Peters came to the Illini as a business decision, not that I blame him. No reason to play more than one year, not for a him. Get paid young man and pass the baton after this season barring injury. I also think IW is much better than Robinson. Last year many posters wanted Robinson to be number one, but he ended up 3rd string. He cannot make many throws that IW can and is not acceptionally elusive or as fast as IW or as good a runner. In Training Camp Robinson had the advantage of 2019 Spring Football and playing back up last year, yet he was underwhelming and did not show flashes of brilliance as did IW. Robinson was not good in the Spring after playing in RS' system last year. I wish the kid well but barring injury, I do not see him getting beyond 3rd string.
