Does Tanner Lee have the goods?

[inWV]

Stats at Tulane are less than eye popping. He won a total of six games in two years. I would expect more a bit more dread in the prospect of a guy with that kind of resume possibly starting next year. Yet board folks in general speak positively of this potential development. As a recruit, he was 2* Rivals, 3* 24/7 and looks as if he was solely recruited by Tulane. Local boy who committed early (May, 2012).
We are looking for a QB that can lead us to a title. Is there a reason why Tanner Lee stock is high, because I can't really see it his background. Is this a case of a decent QB on an awful team? Has he engaged in work (other than practice at NU) to improve his play since leaving Tulane?
Danke for any replies.

 

[chicolby]

No firsthand knowledge or experience seeing him play, but I saw the same stats and leads me to wonder as well. I think he may have been brought in, in case POB as a redshirt freshman isn't ready yet. Sounds like from those that have seen him practice, that he can pass the ball pretty well and is likely a step-up at least in terms of passing from what we've had the past two years. I think spring practice will be a very important time for both QBs to establish themselves as "the guy" - I would guess we will go into fall practice without knowing who our starter will be.

 

[Truehuskerfan]

As I've said before in response to this question, don't you think he would play with a lot more talent here than he did at Tulane? You could plug in 90% of QBs in that program and get the same results. In other words, Tulane wasn't bad because of him, they were just bad.

 

[GeauxBigRed]

Yes

 

[maplesyrup95]

Not saying that he should be the shoe-in starter, but my mind has been led to believe (by coaches and media pundits) that he has something POB and Gebbia don't have. D-1 QB experience.

 

[inWV]

As I've said before in response to this question, don't you think he would play with a lot more talent here than he did at Tulane? You could plug in 90% of QBs in that program and get the same results. In other words, Tulane wasn't bad because of him, they were just bad.

I'll concede that point, but what is it about Lee that calls for the guarded optimism?

 

[spartanhusker]

He's not Tommy?

I kid, I kid...I LIKE TOMMY, but I wanted to be first....

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

The next time Lee wins or plays at a high level be the first time, so we're all guessing here. However, I cannot wait for the QB battle next spring to find out!!

 

[inWV]

I see from his 24/7 profile that he is considered a Pro-style QB. His time at Tulane also overlapped with Keith Williams. He will have four years invested in a college program after this year. He attended the Manning camp after graduating HS and also worked the camp before his RS sophomore year at Tulane. So it seems he has been very intentional about his development as a QB.

 

[RedSea]

i have no knowledge of his skills, but there is a problem with the "he'll have a better team to work with here" line of thinking. Namely, overall he is also going to be opposed by better teams in this conference. So that is kind of a wash it seems to me.

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

The next time Lee wins or plays at a high level be the first time, so we're all guessing here. However, I cannot wait for the QB battle next spring to find out!!

What is a "qb battle"? What a curious term.

 

[Truehuskerfan]

I'll concede that point, but what is it about Lee that calls for the guarded optimism?

Has a strong arm, fits the type of offense we want to run and hopefully continues to develop. I realize there isn't a whole lot of evidence for someone to say yes, he will be a star, but then again there's a lot of QBs for whom that's true. There's QBs who come in to programs with eye-popping stats that never do much, and there's QBs who don't seem to have those stats that end up doing great. The key thing for him I think is that he continues to develop under better coaching here than he had at Tulane. We've heard good things about him in practice this year which is at least something good to go on.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

I am of the belief that you can't look at stats in a vacuum.

If you look at his game logs, he had some really good games and some really poor games as a RSFreshman. His sophomore year he was a little less accurate but his INT numbers were cut in half from 14 to 7 while his TD numbers were consistent 12 to 11 playing in 1 less game.

One could look at that and presume he threw the ball away more often instead of throwing into coverage. The number of times he ran the ball was also lower from 2014 to 2015, so one could assume he didn't take as many sacks considering sacks count as rush attempts in the collegiate game.

As I said, I don't like to look at macro numbers and make a determination.

If Dak Prescott is on the Browns this year he doesn't have near the success as he does on the Cowboys.

 

[inWV]

2015 combined rushing stats at Tulane 1389 yds compare to 2138 for NU this year. Safe to say Lee operated without an effective running attack while a Green Wave.

 

[GeauxBigRed]

The next time Lee wins or plays at a high level be the first time, so we're all guessing here. However, I cannot wait for the QB battle next spring to find out!!

The kid has won and played at the division 1 level for two years while setting freshmen records at Tulane for passing yards and TDs. He also just completed his 4th year working with division 1 coaches.

Kid has all the arm talent in the world and is mobile enough to extend plays or grab a firdt down. Go listen to Nate Gerry's interview on Sharpe and Benning. Very telling.

 

[inWV]

The kid has won and played at the division 1 level for two years while setting freshmen records at Tulane for passing yards and TDs. He also just completed his 4th year working with division 1 coaches.

Kid has all the arm talent in the world and is mobile enough to extend plays or grab a firdt down. Go listen to Nate Gerry's interview on Sharpe and Benning. Very telling.

https://www.ottoradio.com/podcast/s...-7-nathan-gerry-nebraska-football-player-2132
Start at the 21 minute mark. Nate is very high on Lee.

 

[litespeedhuskerfan]

The kid has won and played at the division 1 level for two years while setting freshmen records at Tulane for passing yards and TDs. He also just completed his 4th year working with division 1 coaches.

Kid has all the arm talent in the world and is mobile enough to extend plays or grab a firdt down. Go listen to Nate Gerry's interview on Sharpe and Benning. Very telling.

I hope you're right, we're rooting for the same thing.

 

[gw2kpro]

What is a "qb battle"? What a curious term.

A QB battle, specifically as it relates to Nebraska, is when your QB crawls up the backside of his wideout for not catching the one catchable ball he threw out of the previous 5-10 attempts, and that wideout's subsequent reaction.

 

[c3ntral08]

I watched every game Lee played at Tulane and he was one of the better frosh QBs I've ever seen. Him and McGoo from Fiu are very similar but I think Lee has a stronger arm and throws a better deep ball. I'm expecting big things from Lee next year not just because of his talent but more so the offense that we're going to run. I'm hoping our coaches will be comfortable throwing seamers on first down instead of the predictable run it twice then throw on 3rd down.

 

[Husker.Wed.]

I expect our QB to throw swing passes in front of the receiver, not behind him. I expect him to have a decent amount of touch on screen passes. I expect him to throw the ball away instead of getting sacked or throwing into double/triple coverage. I expect him to quickly go through his progressions and throw a decent ball to the open man, which is what this staff's scheme calls for. I expect him to change plays based on film study and coaching. I expect him to be a leader and help the team to not come out flat. I expect him to point the finger when necessary, and point the thumb when it should be. I expect him to run occasionally when it is obvious that will move the sticks. I expect him to not be too fragile to run a QB sneak. I don't expect the QB next year to be a 5* world beater who fits balls into a 1 foot window. I don't expect him to throw every 50-yard bomb onto the receivers' fingertips. I don't expect him to have to take the team on his shoulders and win games. I don't expect all-B1G (even though that would be nice).

Namely, I don't care about stars or past performance in high school or other teams. I'm just asking for solid, not stellar performance. If we have above average line blocking, if Oz and Bryant shine, and if we land some more good receivers, the offense should be darn good next year.

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Stats at Tulane are less than eye popping. He won a total of six games in two years. I would expect more a bit more dread in the prospect of a guy with that kind of resume possibly starting next year. Yet board folks in general speak positively of this potential development. As a recruit, he was 2* Rivals, 3* 24/7 and looks as if he was solely recruited by Tulane. Local boy who committed early (May, 2012).
We are looking for a QB that can lead us to a title. Is there a reason why Tanner Lee stock is high, because I can't really see it his background. Is this a case of a decent QB on an awful team? Has he engaged in work (other than practice at NU) to improve his play since leaving Tulane?
Danke for any replies.

Tulane's qb this year had a 42% completion with 10 Tds and 8 INTs. I'll say Lee will just be fine at Nebraska.

 

[coach-ed]

Hopefully, that and some thick skin! If nothing else, our depth at the position should improve.

 

[Pennsyhusker]

I predict our offense is going to surprise a lot of people next year. We will have a much stronger offensive line with more depth. Losing Utter is addition by subtraction. Tanner Lee is going to hit open receivers in stride and make the running game open up. With Ozigbo, Bryant and Wilbon we have some excellent running backs. We have some good talent at wide receiver. My only concern is tight end.

I think we explode as an offense next year. I am more concerned about our defensive line, especially defensive end

 

[nebcountry]

i have no knowledge of his skills, but there is a problem with the "he'll have a better team to work with here" line of thinking. Namely, overall he is also going to be opposed by better teams in this conference. So that is kind of a wash it seems to me.

I have to agree. And so would the guys from my high school that were not good enough to start/play so they transferred to a lower level school. Lee will be a couple years older and maybe the scheme might be a better fit. But if transferring from lower level competition to a higher level will make you better, then maybe we're wasting McNitt's qb talent.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

I have to agree. And so would the guys from my high school that were not good enough to start/play so they transferred to a lower level school. Lee will be a couple years older and maybe the scheme might be a better fit. But if transferring from lower level competition to a higher level will make you better, then maybe we're wasting McNitt's qb talent.

You mean like players like Vincent Valentine who are playing better in the NFL than they ever did at Nebraska? Weird huh?

 

[timnsun]

I have to agree. And so would the guys from my high school that were not good enough to start/play so they transferred to a lower level school. Lee will be a couple years older and maybe the scheme might be a better fit. But if transferring from lower level competition to a higher level will make you better, then maybe we're wasting McNitt's qb talent.

It wasn't that Lee wasn't good enough... he was good enough to start as a freshman and started for 2 years. The offensive philosophy changed, which led him to us. But make no mistake about it... he was the starter there.

And I guess I'd rather take a wait and see approach before saying you can't go from a bad football school and do better at a good one. It amuses me to see people saying he was bad one place and so will be bad everywhere. You see players in every sport make a change of scenery and thrive... but since he's coming to Nebraska I guess that's not possible. Not singling you out on this Nebcountry, many have beat this drum...

 

[dinglefritz]

I have to agree. And so would the guys from my high school that were not good enough to start/play so they transferred to a lower level school. Lee will be a couple years older and maybe the scheme might be a better fit. But if transferring from lower level competition to a higher level will make you better, then maybe we're wasting McNitt's qb talent.

Lee played behind maybe the worst offensive line in college football. He was running for his life virtually every drop. People that HAVE SEEN HIM IN PRACTICE say he appears to be the real deal. We'll get a glimpse in the spring scrimmage. I like the fact that we have at least one guy coming back that has D-1 starting experience.

 

[inWV]

Lee played behind maybe the worst offensive line in college football. He was running for his life virtually every drop. People that HAVE SEEN HIM IN PRACTICE say he appears to be the real deal. We'll get a glimpse in the spring scrimmage. I like the fact that we have at least one guy coming back that has D-1 starting experience.

Well, his experience at Tulane means he has had to make something out of nothing at least. And his association with the Mannings through their QB camps shows he has taken real steps to improve his play. I put a lot of stock in Gerry's comments: "I think Tanner Lee is going to be phenomenal. I think Husker Nation is going to fall in love with this kid. Be prepared for that". Nate also was high on POB's play.

 

[TwinsRRUs]

Lee played behind maybe the worst offensive line in college football. He was running for his life virtually every drop. People that HAVE SEEN HIM IN PRACTICE say he appears to be the real deal. We'll get a glimpse in the spring scrimmage. I like the fact that we have at least one guy coming back that has D-1 starting experience.

So it is a good thing he didn't play this year then?

 

[huskersawyer1]

Stats at Tulane are less than eye popping. He won a total of six games in two years. I would expect more a bit more dread in the prospect of a guy with that kind of resume possibly starting next year. Yet board folks in general speak positively of this potential development. As a recruit, he was 2* Rivals, 3* 24/7 and looks as if he was solely recruited by Tulane. Local boy who committed early (May, 2012).
We are looking for a QB that can lead us to a title. Is there a reason why Tanner Lee stock is high, because I can't really see it his background. Is this a case of a decent QB on an awful team? Has he engaged in work (other than practice at NU) to improve his play since leaving Tulane?
Danke for any replies.

Just read an article about a walk on we acquired and the guy seemed impressed by Lee's quick release. That's always a good sign.

I think they start Lee and see how he does and if he plays brilliant they keep him. If not we got POB. Should be fun to watch the next 2-4 years. Especially since Riley will be able to actually give us some freaking depth at the position.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

I'm hoping for it, but not counting on it. It's the Sam Keller hype effect for me.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

And then when I think of Sam Keller, for some reason I immediately think of Corey McKeon.

I hate you people.

 

[timnsun]

And then when I think of Sam Keller, for some reason I immediately think of Corey McKeon.

I hate you people.

And when I think of Corey McKeon I think of women's volleyball shorts...

I hate you PtC.

 

[jlb321]

And then when I think of Sam Keller, for some reason I immediately think of Corey McKeon.

I hate you people.

Sam Keller is an all time Husker for the simple reason of bringing his girlfriend on campus ...

 

[dockentwo]

It wasn't that Lee wasn't good enough... he was good enough to start as a freshman and started for 2 years. The offensive philosophy changed, which led him to us. But make no mistake about it... he was the starter there.

And I guess I'd rather take a wait and see approach before saying you can't go from a bad football school and do better at a good one. It amuses me to see people saying he was bad one place and so will be bad everywhere. You see players in every sport make a change of scenery and thrive... but since he's coming to Nebraska I guess that's not possible. Not singling you out on this Nebcountry, many have beat this drum...

Well spoken /// Russel Wilson says Hello

 

[TheNewNU]

Note the throws at 15 seconds and at 1 minute in this video. Those are NFL throws, this kid has a cannon. That 2nd throw was a 35 yard frozen rope hitting his man in stride

The throw at 45 seconds another frozen rope, throw at 1:35 is a nice back shoulder throw, our past 2 QBs couldn't make that throw.

Lee has the skills that this staff wants in a QB, it'll be interesting to see what he can do. I'm very optimistic about his future here.

 

[Big Red Menace]

As I've said before in response to this question, don't you think he would play with a lot more talent here than he did at Tulane? You could plug in 90% of QBs in that program and get the same results. In other words, Tulane wasn't bad because of him, they were just bad.

He'll also be playing against much higher competition. I think that evens things out a bit.

 

[Mtnhusker]

I watched his film from Tulane and felt bad for him. His offensive line was so bad and there were even times he was getting tackled before he could finish his drop. Tanner took a beating and like others said was "running for his life". He had to have his head on a swivel looking for the defenders. Might have been the worst college offensive line I have ever seen.

Another plus is Coach Williams was there his 1st season at Tulane so he is more than familiar with his abilities. Riley wouldn't have brought Lee in if Williams didn't give him a vote of approval. Coach Dub has been there when the bullets were flying.

The biggest reason I am excited is because of comments from people who have watched practice plus interviews from the Blackshirts that have to face him as the Scout Team QB. He has done well in practice. Numerous starters have commented on how Lee is the best QB they will see all year. He can make the throws and he has really helped them in practice because of how great a passer he is. Makes the practices much more competitive than they have been in the past. Practice observers have also said even though he is playing behind the Scout Team O-Line and running another teams offense he does a good job going through reads and making good decisions. He has the necessary arm strength and appears to have a solid grasp of the mental side needed to be successful playing the QB position.

Bottom line though is we won't know until he plays in actual games. We have been fooled before by practice reports but so far I see no reason not to believe he could be a very good QB for us. He has the intangibles plus the coaching.

 

[RedSea]

You mean like players like Vincent Valentine who are playing better in the NFL than they ever did at Nebraska? Weird huh?

Well, but did you assume or predict that VV was going to look better in the NFL? I had real doubts about how he was going to do there, I certainly didn't assume that he would shine more immediately by playing with or going against better competition.

 

[GBRhuskers]

Inquiring minds wanna know.

Why does Lee look one way & ends up throwing the other way?

Why does Lee step up in the pocket, as it breaks down, and takes off for yardage?

Why doesn't Lee throw off his back foot?

Why is Lee throwing a somewhat back shoulder throw?

Why does Lee throw the ball with touch?

Sincerely,