Mr2Bits
Gator Fan
By Pat Dooley
Staff writer for The Gainesville Sun
Someone has to rank them.
1. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas — With Bobby Petrino coaching him, Mallett could have been a high draft pick had he left after last season. He's going to be a top five pick unless he turns into Jevan Snead.
2. John Brantley, Florida — I said last year that if I was ranking all the quarterbacks in the league, I'd probably put Brantley fifth. Still, we haven't see him on the road in Tuscaloosa or Knoxville yet.
3. Greg McElroy, Alabama — He's not asked to do a lot but when he has been asked he has responded. His next loss (assuming there is one) will be his first as the Tide starter.
4. Stephen Garcia, South Carolina — This ranking is based on skill and experience and the belief that the light has to go on for Garcia. If it doesn't, Steve Spurrier will unplug it.
5. Cam Newton, Auburn — This is what I'm talking about. We'll see if his accuracy issues are solved in time for big games.
6. Jordan Jefferson, LSU — Maybe. If he starts. And plays within himself. We'll see.
7. Mike Hartline, Kentucky — He's had some awful games in this league and may lose the job to Morgan Newton.
8. Aaron Murray, Georgia — Talented kid with no SEC experience.
9. Chris Relf, Mississippi State — Dan Mullen knows what it takes to be a great quarterback. One day again he'll get the right player.
10. Matt Simms, Tennessee — Threw three picks in spring game. Tyler Bray may take this job.
11. Nathan Stanley, Mississippi — Rebels lose a ton on offense, which won't help.
12. Larry Smith, Vanderbilt — Commodores seem to be regressing.
Staff writer for The Gainesville Sun
Someone has to rank them.
1. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas — With Bobby Petrino coaching him, Mallett could have been a high draft pick had he left after last season. He's going to be a top five pick unless he turns into Jevan Snead.
2. John Brantley, Florida — I said last year that if I was ranking all the quarterbacks in the league, I'd probably put Brantley fifth. Still, we haven't see him on the road in Tuscaloosa or Knoxville yet.
3. Greg McElroy, Alabama — He's not asked to do a lot but when he has been asked he has responded. His next loss (assuming there is one) will be his first as the Tide starter.
4. Stephen Garcia, South Carolina — This ranking is based on skill and experience and the belief that the light has to go on for Garcia. If it doesn't, Steve Spurrier will unplug it.
5. Cam Newton, Auburn — This is what I'm talking about. We'll see if his accuracy issues are solved in time for big games.
6. Jordan Jefferson, LSU — Maybe. If he starts. And plays within himself. We'll see.
7. Mike Hartline, Kentucky — He's had some awful games in this league and may lose the job to Morgan Newton.
8. Aaron Murray, Georgia — Talented kid with no SEC experience.
9. Chris Relf, Mississippi State — Dan Mullen knows what it takes to be a great quarterback. One day again he'll get the right player.
10. Matt Simms, Tennessee — Threw three picks in spring game. Tyler Bray may take this job.
11. Nathan Stanley, Mississippi — Rebels lose a ton on offense, which won't help.
12. Larry Smith, Vanderbilt — Commodores seem to be regressing.
