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And who is to say he doesn’t pick up another guy that can play the spot. We all thought Sluka when we got him and then we got Hajj. Regardless of how they performed this year, they were neck and neck …. Not a tremendous talent gap, if any, between the two.
That's not entirely accurate... Sluka beat Hajj out after basically 3 weeks in camp. Hajj was here all Spring and summer. The fact that Sluka struggled with his passing in 2 road games vs Big 12 defenses is an aberration and because he walked away we will always have a jaded view and never got to see him get into real rhythm. There was certainly a talent gap and we got the most out of Hajj we could've expected but his struggles vs Boise and Cal show why he got beat by a guy with 3 weeks of practice... again, our judgement on the matter is skewed because Sluka quit.
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I think this deserves its own thread. I encourage you guys to watch Anthony's highlights. Remember, these are true freshman and sophomore highlights versus teams that normally had more talented than UVA.

I love the quick release and gunslinger attitude. He is also sneaky quick and athletic. Can definitely keep teams honest with his legs but more on rollout and keeps and squeaking through the LOS for 20 yards when coverage is good.

I would say that I would caution using him on designed QB runs inside the box versus LBs and DL. Would worry him holding up


Reminds me of Brock Purdy little bit and I bet a tape of his interceptions might show some of those same mistakes trying to make a play rather than just blowing the reads altogether. I could be wrong, though, that's for sure

Got him for both his Junior and Senior years too after having almost 5000 yards passing in the ACC as a young player.

Anyway, I like the signing in an Omar Clayton kinda way if you want a Rebel comp lol

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History is NOT on our side. I’m not arguing that.

I’m just hopeful that Mullen has a better eye.

I can see why he signed him. He’s a passer.
I also think he can run when needed and while that may not be an RPO run first guy, I think he is the type that can create passing with his legs on roll outs and moving the picket type plays.

He may not be “the” guy as far as portal rankings go but I think he was at least very high on Mullins list of guys to get!
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Of course, but Rebel fans have dealt with how many transfer QBs that were absolutely terrible and shouldn’t be QB at any level? I think a lot of the complaints are stemmed from past disappointments. Last year not many were happy with Hajj and Sluka signing on.
History is NOT on our side. I’m not arguing that.

I’m just hopeful that Mullen has a better eye.

I can see why he signed him. He’s a passer.
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Mullen has been watching players the last several years while doing his broadcasting duties.

He sees something in this kid and I do as well. Kid can throw.
Of course, but Rebel fans have dealt with how many transfer QBs that were absolutely terrible and shouldn’t be QB at any level? I think a lot of the complaints are stemmed from past disappointments. Last year not many were happy with Hajj and Sluka signing on.
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I saw him last year and my opinion was he is ok that didn’t change after watching him this year his passing is mediocre at best. Memphis and Liberty the best schools after him that doesn’t really scream that he is very good.
It’s not the talent holding him back from getting offers. He quit on unlv and that’s not a good leadership trait for anyone looking for a QB that can lead. His NIL offers probably shrank as well.
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It was only a few games, but I didn’t like his arm. His strength seemed to be pretty good, in fact there was an early season pass, maybe against Houston, that was absolutely beautiful. Maybe to DeJesus in the end zone. But it was a broken play, drifting to the right and flinging an absolute perfect pass.

Pocket? Reads? Progressions? I wasn’t impressed. It was easy to see he was thinking escape the pocket and run first, pass second. And the catchability of his balls I question. I do KNOW the receivers preferred Hajj’s passes in terms of catchability. Spin, placement, tempo, softness, whatever it may have been.
Yes I remember that pass and it was to the right side of the end zone just before out of bounds it was a great pass. Nothing like it after. He could run for sure but passing was meh at absolute best.
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