The Spring Game is not always the best environment to evaluate new quarterbacks because there are a lot more variables in the equation. The offensive line is not in synch because they haven’t worked together as a unit, the backs and receivers are different and there are a lot of guys participating who really don’t know exactly what they are doing. But I think we learned a few things about the three signal callers that I can identify today.

Todd Boeckman
Todd is probably still the leader although his numbers in the Spring game were not that impressive. He was getting a lot of heat from the defensive line even though he had the starters at right guard and tackle. He needs to pick up his receivers quicker and find his check down if no one is open early. Once he committed he did get the ball up early and did have the big play down the sidelines. I like his size and mobility but he doesn’t run as well as the other two. Got robbed on the waived off TD pass to Robiskie . Grade B-

Rob Schoenhoft
Ran pretty well but only because he was either pressured quickly or could find his receivers downfield. Seemed a little confused when he came back to the sidelines, but he didn’t get much help either. Tress’s passing offense relies on reading coverages at the line of scrimmage and some of the young receivers may have made some mistakes leaving Rob to run. He also needs to find his check offs and get the ball out of his hands. Nice TD pass but also a great catch by Brendan Smith. Grade C+

Antonio Henton
Henton has some serious upside potential because he reminds me a lot of Troy early on. He is faster, a little bigger and has a stronger arm but has a ways top go as far as getting the ball out, accuracy and seeing the field. That will come but I really liked the way he got out and made things happen with his legs. Needs to learn to stop spinning, he will get planted one of these days and never do it again. Even though he didn’t have the numbers and made a few mistakes, the upside looks promising. Grade C+

Overall, the QB question is not answered but I think we have three pretty good athletes who, with a solid supporting cast, can lead the offense. I would like to see all of them be a little more vocal in a leadership roll and they can develop that a lot in the off season. It’s going to be interesting to see how Tress plays it and we may see all three early in the season in thee cupcake games. Stay tuned!

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