Starting QB

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Who has the upper hand going into the spring?

[Guest auburn warrior]

this early all i can say is its even for everyone because niether qbs showed any improvement this year to excite fans

[AgentOrange 36]

This should be very fun to watch. I belive that the coaches will probably give all the QBs a fair shot; however, if I had to guess, I would say Kodi. We've got some good QBs coming in and it could be close. I'm glad I'm not the one that has to decide though. I guess that's why the coaches make the big bucks. 

[RunningBackU1345162763 0]

I would have to say Kodi, just because he is the only one with experience.  Although Chris does, he just didn't show enough last year unless things have really changed since the surgery.  I hope it is a tight competition that keeps the starter pushing.

[sullivan7 0]

I'm Just Glad They are starting out with a clean slate.This way the player that earns it on the field is our starter.I am also glad Malzahn does not believe in a two quarterback system.The compe :believe:tition will be good for all of them.

           

[AgentOrange 36]

I think we learned that a two QB system doesn't work too well.

[cmd1991 0]

We need to find one quarterback and roll with him I agree that it should be an open compitition

[RollToomers1345162763 0]

no doubt! may the best man get the part. that being said, my money i on Burns...I really think he will step up now that he's in a completely different situation. and I definitely agree that we need to stick with one quarterback...

[auburn4ever 1,266]

I read in todays paper that coach Malzahn said he's not giving Kodi a free pass. He went on to say that the QB door is wide open. It wouldn't surprise me any if he started a true freshman.

[AgentOrange 36]

He also said that he would like to name a starting QB by the end of spring, if possible.

[ktmau 0]

I will quickly be bombed about the season if Chris Todd's name is even mentioned for starting QB.  This kid has no leadership skills and definitely no arm to play in the SEC.  B/T Kodi, Caudle, and Trotter.  I would not be surprised if trotter wins out the competition.  War Eagle.  See you guys @ A-Day.

[Jackson-Sullivan 0]

I think I'll let the coaches decide if he has an arm and leadership skills.  He just got his arm fixed and exactly how can you say he has no leadership skills?  You definitely cannot make any assumptions about anyone after what went on last season.  If Gus chooses him as our starter then there is a big reason for that.  The man knows what he's doing and I, for one, will trust him.

[White Tiger 0]

I agree WarAuEagle, from what he has already done at the college level he has def earned my trust.

[RollToomers1345162763 0]

one thing is for sure: whoever gets the spot would have earned it...and I'm sure our coaches will make the right decision...

[AgentOrange 36]

It was obvious Chris Todd was not healthy last year and we still won some games with him. If he is healthy and got the skills then I have no problem with him. But like ya'll said, I'll trust the coaches decision. 

[auburn4ever 1,266]

In your honest opinion, do you feel we can win with Chris Todd over the others? Was the problem Chris Todd or the "lack" of coaching from Franklin and Tuberville?

[Jackson-Sullivan 0]

I have no idea if we can win with Todd or not because he wasn't near being healthy last year.  Also, the coaching situation as a whole did not allow anyone to show their full potential on that offense.

[WDE01 0]

Unless James Andrews performed some type of miracle, we have no shot at winning in the SEC, or any big time college game with Chris Todd under center.

[cmd1991 0]

WarAuEagle I agree he will have earned it I fell that Tony Franklin was a bit biased towards Todd because he ran his offfense in highschool or whatever...

[AgentOrange 36]

cmd1991, I agree. I think Franklin was biased toward Todd too. That's why I think the current coaches are doing the right thing by opening up the competition and making them earn it. The bottom line is we did not see a healthy Chris Todd last year. 

[tuffy11111 0]

Keep in mind that Malzahn has specifically stated that his offense requires a mobile quarterback and Todd is basically a right handed version of Brandon Cox.  I really think that will be the deciding factor with Chris Todd is his inability to move about over Kodi Burns and Tyrik Rollison.

[AUCorpsman 0]

I find it hard to see how Kodi doesn't emerge, with the coaching he will receive this spring.  I could be wrong, but he has so much game experience.  A little coaching can go a long way 

[AUDomination 0]

I really do hope that Kodi Burns comes out swinging and proves himself next season because he sure does have outstanding athletic abilities. I think that all he needs is some good coaching.

[War Tiger 69 0]

Hard to say what help Kodi should get from Gus because on one hand you would like him to improve his footwork while in the pocket but on the other hand some of his best plays last year was while he scrambling and dumping it off to receivers. He has a cannon of a arm but his throwing mechanics are suspect at best. It will be interesting to see how he handles the spring and I have faith that if he can be coached up that coach Malzahn will bring out the best in him.

[AgentOrange 36]

I know high school football is a lot different than the SEC, but Kodi put up some very good numbers in H.S. I think good coaching will help him a lot.