Perry isn't a typical dual threat.. People who say Perry is a dual threat are people who typical says a black QB that can run just a little bit is a run first QB. ****, buying time in the pocket classify them as a run first QB to some.. Perry wasn't that fast vs Okay HS comp.. dude gonna be slower in the P5.. Perry is going to just be a QB that can occasionally run for a 1st down and buy time in the pocket. He isn't the type of QB you run your read option offense with.
yes, and to your point: malik rosier is a better overall athlete/runner than perry, and shirreffs has running skills equivalent to perry. so, I guess that means the ability to "run" is not going to be the driving factor in determining who is the starting QB
Actually, I like Rosier and Shirreffs running abilty more than Perry. They are both more solidly built, and both have wheels. Shirreffs is a big dude now. What Perry seems to have the ability to do, like so many have said, is keep plays alive and hit targets down the field. The only question is can he do that against top competition. The closing speed of a senior CB or safety in college is much greater than that of a high schooler. Same with D-linemen. Perry has ability, but just like any great high school player, he needs to prove it against a top D in college. Lucky for him he will be facing one every day in practice.
I wouldn't be disappointed if he redshirted and got acclimated to the college game before taking the job. Now if he comes in and blows the doors off of everyone in front of him, start him. I just personally won't be down on the kid or knocking his ability if he doesn't win the job right away.
I don't want to hear anyone knocking the kid if he doesn't win the job right away. Nor do I want to hear the starter being bashed if it's not Perry. We have a top notch coaching staff, and I trust their judgement far more than anyone here.