One person I took for granted...

by **SMU1523** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:00 pm

Garrett Gilbert is an amazing QB. I am sad to see we will not see him again in an SMU jersey. It was a blast watching him play this season, especially his record setting game against Temple. Thanks Garrett and other seniors! You will be missed...

by **Charleston Pony** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:07 pm

will be interesting to see whether he makes some NFL roster next year

by **Maine Mustang** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:53 pm

SMU1523 wrote:Garrett Gilbert is an amazing QB. I am sad to see we will not see him again in an SMU jersey. It was a blast watching him play this season, especially his record setting game against Temple. Thanks Garrett and other seniors! You will be missed...

I can see New England drafting him in the late rounds- high football IQ, strong arm, good mobility, really cut down on the turnovers this year.

by **mrydel** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:57 pm

Why would New England draft him with Ryan Mallett sitting on the bench?

by **Rebel10** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:59 pm

It could have been an uglier season without GG.

by **Charleston Pony** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:59 pm

I do think that JJ's connections will result in several teams taking a close look at Gilbert

by **Rebel10** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:02 pm

You don't have to have JJ connections for him to get a look by the pros. Just look at his numbers and measurables. He would have had pro scouts called SMU and looking at him with or without JJ connections.

by **mrydel** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:06 pm

Definitely has the size, arm, and character for the NFL. I will let the expert evaluators go from that point, but I think he warrants a try somewhere.

by **SMU2007** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:21 pm

Hope he has success in the NFL but I would be very surprised if he was on a roster next fall

Practice squad would be best case scenario IMO

by **blackoutpony** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:24 pm

SMU2007 wrote:Hope he has success in the NFL but I would be very surprised if he was on a roster next fall

Practice squad would be best case scenario IMO

I agree. And it's not like that's a bad gig.

by **PonySnob** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:28 pm

SMU2007 wrote:Hope he has success in the NFL but I would be very surprised if he was on a roster next fall

Practice squad would be best case scenario IMO

Given JJ's history with QB's that have played for him in college, a roster on opening day would be unlikely......see Colt Brennan and Timmy Chang.

by **ponyboy** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:32 pm

I thought Burcham was more than serviceable today. He's got a chance to be a pretty good QB.

by **LakeHighlandsPony** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:38 pm

Too many delayed hand-offs and east west running. we do not have the O-line for that. Where were the trick plays?

by **ponyboy** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:40 pm

If so, that's play calling, not Burcham. You didn't like what you saw out of the kid?

by **redpony** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:44 pm

NB was much improved over his performance at cougar high.