Miller secured the backup quarterback role, Gators looking for more depth
While Richardson is the unquestioned starter, Napier has made an effort to prepare Miller to play in 2022.
“Jack’s very capable. I would say this going all the way back to spring. He’s moved our team. Understanding the spring game, he threw a couple (of) interceptions and all that. But he’s consistently made the right decision. He’s very capable, he’s got arm talent. He’s accurate, and he’s a good athlete. So I think we made a really good decision there. Realize that he is a freshman, right? And he has four years to play."
EDIT
Looking back, I was perhaps too critical of Miller's spring game performance. Changing teams, coaching staffs, offensive systems, etc was a lot for him to grasp in a short period of time.
Hoping that we give him some meaningful game experience & that he plays well.
Looking for a third-string QB
The Gators have four scholarship quarterbacks but redshirt freshman Jalen Kitna is currently sidelined with an injury. Kitna had to undergo a small surgery for the undisclosed injury on Monday but was showing signs of growth prior.“I would say Kitna is the player that I probably saw the most growth in, you know from spring practice to see him take another step fundamentally. I think he’s throwing the ball much more consistently, much more accurately, better grasp,” Napier said of Kitna.
That injury is opening up an opportunity for the true freshman, Max Brown. Brown, understandably, is swimming a little right now.
“Max is a rookie player. He’s going through those growing pains that most quarterbacks go through,” Napier said. “Everybody’s a little bigger and a little faster, information, a lot to process there. And he’s a reflection of most of the rookies on our team.”
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