Just because hes hasnt been high percentage in passing accuracy, does not make him an auto dual. Look at Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson, perfect example. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III and his rocket arm guided the No. Also a top 20 ground D. The area that was our weakness was our secondary passing Defense. he is improving and he will never be a running qb. Reports of Milton's move to Tennessee surfaced last. But he is only using the lol to troll/mock gwhite. Tennessee does not have the defense yet to hold up for the offense going 3 and out. Vs vandy he played good but didnt have to do much to win. Milton leads Michigan with two TDs in win vs. Minnesota (1:45) Joe Milton completes 15 of 22 passes, while throwing for a touchdown and running for another in Michigan's 49-24 win vs. Minnesota. Your login session has expired. I sure hope so for him. You have to move on to the next play. Or maybe more correctly, the Mgofaithful wishful thinking that the next guy is finally going to be Luck 2.0? Yes, most QBs will have to use their feet until they get better at passing but Milton not a dual style QB but whom can become a threat with this feet until he gets better in passing. Legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck has died aged 78 after 'suddenly' contracting bacterial meningitis, Jeff Beck dies aged 78: Legendary British guitarist passes away after 'suddenly' contracting bacterial meningitis - weeks after finishing tour with Johnny Depp appeared first on Your Content. Tennessee did this with very few 4 star guys, mostly 3 star talent. Special teams is what cost Navarre a chance at a national title in 2003. I would be ecstatic if it happened, but noNico and Ambry, I don't see it happening. Matt, are you auditioning as his agent? Milton has certainly improved from his previous games. he can run but for his size he isnt a dominant runner and more importantly doesnt want to be. frankly if he is running a lot that means his passing has not/will not develop. Thats when the QB throws an absolute strike on the post route for the games first touchdown: Volunteers Touchdown! Milton started the season as Michigan's man under center, and he looked damn good against Minnesota and Michigan. McCaffrey has already suffered a broken collarbone and a pretty severe concussion in limited action. In fact, it was his first completion of the entire half, but it was good for 40 yards and a Tennessee touchdown. So, I dont want to diminish that perception with this correction. So if that's also going to be Milton's comp we're basically on Harbaugh's 3rd try to replicate Andrew Luck? Either way, 6 5, 245 with a head of steam is gonna take a corner with brass balls to want that tackle. Agreed. CB is a massive, raging question mark. 6 Tennessee defeated No. . If defenses have to use an extra body to cover Milton, that just opens up someone else for a big play. In three years at Michigan, he completed a cumulative 86 of 152 pass attempts for 1,194 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. Uiagalelei in the transfer portal, it will be Milton vs. true freshman Cade Klubnik for all the marbles oranges. With Hendon Hooker sidelined with a knee injury in Tennessees loss to South Carolina back in November, Milton stepped into the starting lineup for the Volunteers to close out the season. While this isnt Miltons first start of the season (he started the regular-season finale against Vanderbilt), its his first appearance for a big-time national audience this season. he might be that one guy who could but why risk it. One that Milton largely passed on Friday night. Joe Milton III is coming back for his sixth and final year of eligibility in 2023. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He has worked hard at putting air under his throws (thanks to good coaching) and now connects with exceptional accuracy. Who I really feel for is Jackson. Log in or register to post comments. The former Michigan quarterback will have a fantastic opportunity to show everyone and their brother what hes got in the Vols New Years Six bowl matchup vs. the ACC champion Clemson Tigers. Be the first one to comment on this story. He fits the physical mold for sure. you really seem to be looking at the 2021 Milton. Follow on, No College Football Hall of Fame eligibility for Stetson Bennett? ? He was benched last season and entered the transfer portal, before enrolling in Tennessee in June and so far, he seems to have put those struggles behind him. Thats pretty much what I was gonna say bryanchip His passing accuracy has come along nicely but I would like to see him run the ball a bit more. Nico is the wild card. Joe Milton living up to his early hype, throwing some nice ropes to Tennessee receivers and currently beating Clemson. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. We support responsible gambling. This biographical article relating to an American football quarterback is a stub. There will probably be some bumps in the road early but this might be our best case scenario going forward. pic.twitter.com/7IPOw5AOV9 https://t.co/Qy40Al2Udg, It has to be so fun for Tennessees offensive coaches to draw up plays and be like this shouldnt work at all but Squirrel can get behind the defense and Joe can get it to him from anywhere on the field, Austin Burlage (@Austin__Burlage) December 31, 2022, Joe Milton giving Michigan fans a lesson on why you should give players a chance to develop before you completely write them off, Jackson Henning (@jackson_henning) December 31, 2022, Id throw a day-3 draft pick at someone like Joe Milton just for his elite arm strength alone. 1Y; 0:24. The best of Tennessee's 2022 college football season. The last play, you cant go back and change it after its done.. Griese went 3-0 and Denard was 1-1. Most of those throws that go over 50 yards he throws flat footed. 1. On 2nd-and-8 from the Bowling Green 40-yard line, Milton stepped out of the pocket and let a pass fly high and deep to the end zone, placed perfectly into the hands of Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman. Joe Milton crosses goal-line for 1-yard Rushing TD. I absolutely DO NOT want him to throw to the guy who is 10 yards if the guy 40 yards is wide open. When it comes to actual, on-field numbers, McCaffrey does have the edge, but neither have really played any sort of meaningful minutes. And again, he could easily be speaking of Milton, who lost the job to Hooker in Week 2 of 2021 and never got it back until Hookers knee injury in November ended his season. Dude has one of the biggest cannons Ive ever seen and hes tall and has a smooth throwing motion. Latest Videos. Now its an elite defense will shut it down. Then there was this touchdown at the end of the third quarter, which again comes thanks to some manipulation from the quarterback. Milton started the first three games but steadily lost more playing time to Cade McNamara as the season progressed. We finished the season with a Overall Scoring Defense of 36th ranked nationally. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. That bomb he threw to Hyatt early against Vanderbilt looked like he flicked his wrist and put it 60 yards in the air. I mean he has to be a solid QB. Milton was fantastic when he had the opportunities in 2022, although it did come against far more inferior talent. Bangura scored on a 3-yard option right after breaking off a 40-yarder midway through the third. Milton throws that laser and Bru just snaps his hands together and freezes the ball. With Hooker looking ahead to next year's NFL Draft, it presents an opportunity for Milton to be a full-time starting quarterback next season. In reply to Nothing is "off". was by My Name is LEGIONS. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Yes the batted balls thing was always a mystery. Its a done deal. How far can Joe throw an orange @OrangeBowl @Qbjayy7 #GBO pic.twitter.com/lEP9aUTEJm, Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 22, 2022. No matter what Georgia does theyll never be the national brand Tennessee is (the TV numbers prove it) and that absolutely kills you pathetic, low IQ dawg (cant even spell dog) fans. They run him every 4th or 5th play just to keep the defenses honest. I say, good luck to Joe. They arent talking about it because: Nothing is "off". was at home during covid lost job feels comfortable to transfer back near home. He previously played for Michigan Early years. Lets be real, there arent many QBs CJH and staff failed to develop. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Tempo Spread offense has been around for at least 20 years and its run based like most every other offense. He was so good, the idea now that Iamaleava and his reported million-dollar NIL deal will start in 2023 is almost laughable. Also, you seem to be overlooking gwhites obsession/stalker behavior when it comes to the Dawgs. In reply to Being 2020, anythings by Midukman, In reply to Hopefully a very small alien. Joe Milton, who was born and raised in Pahokee, about an hour north of Hard Rock Stadium, threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns as No. I've been saying that the last 10 years. If Gattis cannot figure out how to take advantage of both his strengths and weaknesses, he'll be less successful - and we should hang out Gattis. Miltons biggest problem is everyone is so impressed with his arm he thinks he has to chunk it as hard as he can to impress people. Milton sat behind Hendon Hooker at Tennessee for the majority of the last two years, but there was a time Milton was ahead of Hooker on the depth chart. Due to injury, Hooker replaced Milton III as the Vols' starting quarterback against Pittsburgh last season. In order to change the tide on the rivalry however, we first need to make sure that night game jerseys are selling like hotcakes in Ohio. "Joe Milton helps No. Just my 2 cents. St juste and Myles Sims shouldve stayed. Joe Milton made quite an impression Milton was steady and productive in his audition for the. We don't have that. Milton passed for 1,077 yards, four passing touchdowns, and four . A team can score 14 and beat the Vols lol, Your offense is just too simple to fool an elite defense. Please logout and login again. Even though this is not the bowl Clemson and Tennessee were aiming for at the start of the season, what an opportunity it is for Klubnik and Milton to get ready to get ready for next year! Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 31, 2022. The quarterback has one year of eligibility left and could declare for the 2023 NFL Draft or stay for another season at Tennessee. Odds & lines subject to change. Its not a bad problem to have. Navarre is very under appreciated. Was a bummer of a day!! Did he pass? Hendon Hooker will miss the game after suffering a torn ACL injury versus South Carolina last month. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images). I will be surprised if he doesnt hit the portal after spring practice. In 2019, Milton finds himself at third on the depth chart instead of fourth, but as of current, he's second, with McCaffrey doubtful this week with a concussion suffered at Wisconsin. re: Jon Crompton on Joe Milton Posted on 1/4/23 at 9:08 am to Luggahead quote: I will give Milton this, he has a rocket launcher for an arm. I wonder if he will intentionally lose a game again lol lol. Of course he has to not overthrow those and if he cant then jackson or Nico get the job. And didnt look anything like Joe Milton III. Nothing NFL GMs and coaches like more than finding a player whos exceptional at something and building offenses around it. Well Milton needs to run the ball more. . Defenses have to be aware of his running ability as well. They have no answer when a real defense shows up. Tennessee set school records this season for average points per game (46.1), yards per game (525.5), touchdowns (79), passing touchdowns (38) and pass efficiency (181.40 QB rating). Kaepernick completion percentage at Nevada: 58% (62% first year starting for the 49ers), Luck completion percentage first year starting: 56% (70% the following year). This year the offense improved enough as well as Hooker where his passing was the priority and breakout reason for Hyatts and TNs passing scoring and over all #1 offensive ranking to obscene numbers. During the season in mop up duty he played better. At 6'5", 243 pounds and possessing a big arm and. Georgia rallies, survives on missed field goal to beat Ohio State, reach national title game. Milton was poised and didnt panic. Tyler Mansfield (@TMansfieldMedia) December 31, 2022, Joe Milton is going to be a very serious prospect next year. Dont use the word gimmicky.lol Its not what this offense is. The last time UGA tried to develop pocket passers the last two fled the program and one is playing on Sundays for doing so. The strong-armed one-time starter replaces Hooker to try to spark the No. Its what he does. Now he has 1 season remaining to make it all right and continue the meteoric rise of the Tennessee program under Heupel. In reply to They were but neither was by Midukman. Lets rank the NFL teams still standing in the divisional round. 3 and outs must not happen. In the first half, Milton was 13-of-18 for 155 yards and a touchdown. I wondered who was paying him!! Get the latest news and updates on Joe Milton III from The Athletic. WE are truly in unknown territory here. TN has a top 20 Redzone D, had it all season. Until Milton can reign in his strength and throw touch passes, he is gonna have to use his feet more. To me, this is where the QB position is heading. One of the strongest arms I have ever seen. Give the guy a chance. Below are Milton's statistics . 6 Tennessee beat No. Hes got nice touch on the deep ball and isnt afraid to throw it. Get over it. talked to Milton at length about his time playing for Harbaugh in San Francisco. Jim Harbaugh, Josh Gattis and Ben McDaniels all have and endless supply of information when it comes to choosing a starting quarterback. It was third-and-9 at the Tennessee 41 with less than nine minutes to play in a 21-14 game. He had 251 yards passing, 3 impressive touchdown throws and completed 68 percent of his passes. One that Milton largely passed on Friday night. And thats not the case. Of course he has to be able to hit those short throws too. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Maybe we will have our very own Mahomes to Tyreek Hill connection with Milton to Jackson. https://t.co/xgSs3tAiQJ, Jacob (@NotionsOfJacob) December 31, 2022. I remember in the start of 2021 he seemed very raw but talented and it seems like hes refined his game a good bit. We shall see. There is no denying that. soon there wont be anything left to say but congrats on the win. Author: Your Content Staff . He is athletic and is a threat to run if given the opportunity, but he is a QB who can run, not a RB who has the ability to throw (which is more what guys like Denard and Pat White were). Notable traits: Big arm, tough, very athletic, dual threat, As a recruit: 4* 6-5.5, 230 lbs (#204 overall, #9pro), Will start after two years with the program (RS Sophomore), Notable traits: Cannonarm, huge body, mobile/athletic. However, the Wolverines lost some games, Milton was benched during a blowout against Wisconsin and he's now on his way out the door. There has never been a question about his arm strength. I mean if anthony richardson is a high draft pick after what he showed this season then Milton should easily be unless he just falls apart which doesnt seem likely now. In reply to I would be ecstatic if it by RockinLoud. Scroll to Continue We also know that. Joe threw for 67% tonight. The D is what it is and likely will be similar in production to last seasons if they dont find some DBs in the portal to last until our frosh get a year under their belts. He showed touch on short throws, which he hadnt shown since he arrived on campus. Perhaps though, the dearth of starting caliber CBs will force Don Brown to gameplan around a lack of talent at the corner position. He led Tennessee to a victory over Vanderbilt in the season finale, but that game was played in the rain, and Milton was not tasked with doing much for the Volunteers offense. (@trojanwilliams) December 31, 2022, Joe Milton has the strongest arm Ive ever seen in my life, Ryne Mills (@rynemills7) December 31, 2022. Joe Milton is here. Milton and the Vols are up on Clemson halfway through the game. Its been a dry spell for qb play and even longer since weve had a true game changer. The question is accuracy and knowing when to put touch on the ball and when to rifle it. We have, You forgot to begin and end with LOL. Joe Milton has reportedly found a new home, and it's in the Southeastern Conference. On 2nd-and-8 from the Bowling Green 40-yard line, Milton stepped out of the pocket and let a pass fly high and deep to the end zone, placed perfectly into the hands of Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman. Speaking of under rated, I always thought Todd Collins was a damn good college QB, Felt the same way about Brian Greise in the pro's. just prior to his big injury he had the highest QB rating in the NFL and was leading the Broncos to a superbowl run, but if I am honest, never much liked Navarre (but of course we were all spoiled as fans in those days). Tennessee is only one of a handful of SEC football states with legalized sports betting. First was this touchdown to open the scoring. Nearly 70 yards covered and still hits his guy right on the numbers. Milton attended Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida. But if Friday night was any indication, Milton has the talent, and experience, to not just start out as QB1. That's not a huge difference, but Milton certainly looks more put together and appears more physically ready for a complete season. Meant to say measurables today. He was very good that year, particularly late in the comeback against Minn. The Volunteers run a post/dig combination on the left side, and watch as Milton uses his eyes to influence the safety to break on the dig route. Performance & security by Cloudflare. He had something like a 3/4 side arm delivery causing the batted balls and was forced into action too soon by Hensons departure. Milton is so big he can get 3-5 yards dragging defenders with him. That is why teams that run it dont win titles, unless of course they are a High School team lol lol. There are multiple viable options already in the QB room and of course With that said, if you could select Michigan's starting quarterback for 2020, with the limited knowledge we on the outside have, would you pick Dylan McCaffrey or Joe Milton. He was excellent in the Orange Bowl. 1Y; 0:11. Click to reveal He looked like the same Milton a week later against SEC tomato can Vanderbilt, barely completing 50 percent of his passes and using his big arm for a couple of wow throws in an unremarkable game to make you forget about all the other questions. The reception put Tillman at 48 yards for the night on two receptions. Neither of those stat lines are enough to make a full season prediction of how they'd do, but turnovers and accuracy have been an issue for Milton dating back to his prep days. Joe Milton III (born March 6, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. But beyond Miltons numbers, was how he played the position, and answered some of the questions facing him for both Friday night, and beyond. Will 2024 be a record year for football players drafted? Milton has played in eight games this season for the Tennessee Volunteers. In his first-career game for the Tennessee Volunteers, quarterback Joe Milton did a little bit of everything. Milton, a Michigan transfer, struggled in his time with the Wolverines. Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton is already receiving some Heisman hype despite the 2022 season just ending last week. The kid has had bad game after bad game after bad game. We would be lucky to have a QB who played as well as Elvis. We know that Joe Milton is bigger than Dylan McCaffrey and, in theory, more durable. His accuracy looked much improved. why not give him some more time to improve. Pop I get where you are coming from and dont totally disagree. But Milton certainly hit the deep shot plays on Friday night. Of course, starting the season out as QB1 and staying there is the taller task. Incompletions are drive killers and make it rough on the defense. Privacy Policy In reply to Pep was lead on Milton, and by GhostofJermain. Ambry or not, we were going to get housed by OSU's receivers. By the end of the night in Miami Gardens, Milton had completely flipped the script on his career. The disclaimer is important. if you want more than that it aint happening. As big as he is, reminds me of Ohio States Carnell Jones. The last time Milton was . But still, he appeared to be more accurate with the football and looked much more in control of the offense. Klubnik should be the unquestioned starter in Clemson, while Milton may have what it takes to hold five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava at bay. Joe Milton has had quite the journey in his college football career. McCaffrey has played in a total of 13 games and is 18-of-35 for 242 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions. Design by Human Element. Insane arm strength, great build, athletic. Also, again, total defense is based on how many yards teams earned on you. Cloudflare Ray ID: 78ba1bccd9fa87b1 5 NBA players who will likely make their first All-Star appearance, ranked. Then Heupel got a hold of him for 15 bowl practices, and Miltons world changed. Consider those answered in Miltons favor, as he looked more like the player Volunteers fans saw this season, as opposed to the quarterback who could not connect on some deep throws last year, particularly in a game against Pittsburgh. A prerequisite needs tweaking for him and others, Damieon George Jr., former Alabama OL, announces SEC East commitment, SEC Shorts releases final 2022 season report cards for every team, Rapid Reaction: Back-to-back! Its very rare a frosh QB comes in and plays well for an entire season. You use lol consistently like a 13 year old girl. Should either of these guys ball out, no doubt about it, Clemson and/or Tennessee will definitely be making the College Football Playoff next year. The Tennessee quarterbacks coach said the Vols hoped to draw Clemson offsides with a hard-count from Milton. Because thats really the only way to describe the acute metamorphosis from a guy seemingly headed to the transfer portal again (while Vols fans pined for 5-star recruit Nico Iamaleava), to an impressive, affective and heres the key consistent threat in the passing game. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, Matt Hayes is a national college football writer for Saturday Down South. With a top-notch, Hendrix-featuring video, four-star Orlando (FL) Olympia quarterback Joe Milton committed to Michigan this evening. This is going to lend itself to more yards against us than most any other team. I'm not a fan of trying to replicate players, no. Milton started out playing for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines. He had productive outings in relief of Hooker with multiple games going over 100 yards passing and scoring at least one passing touchdown. Some. MIlton is looking for Squirrel White on the post route from the left side of the formation, but the safety in the middle of the field is betting on Milton throwing that route. Go Big Orange! The days of statue QBs are over. Go Vols. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. While I'm optimistic to see Milton play, weren't Peters and McCaffrey both given YMRMFSPA comps to Andrew Luck? TNs offense forces teams to throw it and try to avoid playing behind and tries to win shootouts against us. In reply to IMO, Ambry is the biggest by m_go_T. The guy that couldnt hit a deep shot for anything the guy that looked uncomfortable the guy that got benched? He will be the starting quarterback for the Volunteers when they face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl. He played in 13 games in his three seasons with the Wolverines. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. UM medical staff wouldn't clear St Juste, which is why he left. Now he has 1 season remaining to make it all right and continue the meteoric. Milton is making his second start of the season against No. Milton, a Michigan transfer, struggled in his time with the Wolverines. Hooker was a very talented smart QB. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lauri Markkanen, DeAaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards are all likely to make their first NBA All-Star game appearance, so lets rank them. I was simplifying it for them. That is pretty good for TN and showed vast improvement overall from a season ago. In reply to While I'm optimistic to see by Nickel. Joe Milton figures to be Michigan's starting quarterback in 2020. . His first loss and he will get the Eric SB IV radio treatment. That's certainly got to improve if he's going to be the #Vols' starting quarterback. Notable traits: Big arm, tough, very athletic, dual threat Now here is Milton: As a recruit: 4* 6-5.5, 230 lbs (#204 overall, #9 pro) As a pro: 6-5, 234 lbs, 4.65 40 Will start after two years with the program (RS Sophomore) Michigan quarterback Joe Milton has entered the transfer portal, depleting coach Jim Harbaugh's depth at the position. Its great..that hesa Tennessee Vol! Id bet any amount of money that we will see Joe Milton III on the field for an NFL team at some point. Being 2020, anythings possible. I hope hes gotten that piece down, because he seems to have the other traits youd be looking for. Did Joe Milton do enough to stake a claim as QB1 for Tennessee? Maybe he can't hit a receiver in stride in shorts, or maybe he runs on read options when he should hand off, who knows, but he decided to leave before padded practices, so it doesn't really matter at this point. I've said this for a long time, but I think the offense's ceiling is higher with Milton, but, at the same time, the floor is probably lower. Virginia Tech transfer Hendon Hooker, a redshirt senior who started threw for nearly 3,000 yards and rushed for over 1,000 more with the Hokies, and returning sophomore Harrison Bailey were both vying for the job. Accurate and had touch. [2] He committed to the University of Michigan to play college football. Tennessee's offense may not miss a beat with Joe Milton under center as opposed to Hendon Hooker in 2023 . Milton, a product of Orlando's Olympia High, entered the NCAA transfer portal in February. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. And, unlike McCaffery (who I would also describe as sneaky fast with similar attributes to Milton), Milton's physique just looks more solid and better suited to take the 4-8 hits a game that will result from running when necessary. They were but neither was the athletic specimen that Milton is. Will the juice be worth the squeeze, though? He is more Cam Newton / Devin Gardner / Dwayne Haskins / even Daniel Jones than he he Denard Robinson / Lamar Jackson. Maybe Harbaugh saw a little bit of both Luck and Kaepernick in him. he already has improved a lot from when he lost the job to hook. He moved within the pocket to find 2nd and 3rd progressions, instead of escaping after the 1st was taken away. He definitely held the ball a bit too long on a handful of plays and took some sacks that Hooker would have probably escaped from and picked up a couple first downs. I truly believe if he's got that down, then he was going to be the best QB on the roster regardless of whether or not McCaffery stayed. It also doesn't speak of "replicating" anyone. DECEMBER 31, 2022 247SPORTS.COM. Milton, who played his freshman season farther south at Pahokee, developed into a four-star prospect in his three years at Olympia, despite his completion rate never eclipsing 50%. Mike Valenti show on 97.1 just said the rumors going around up there is that Michigan QB Joe Milton in the middle of the Rutgers game was disgruntled telling teammates during the game he was. Maybe now, we will try to scheme around the weaknessthat rather than thinking we're going strength vstrength. Clemson (11-3) countered. It's been reported that Milton was somewhere in the 4.65 range, while McCaffrey popped off a 4.85. And hes bigger than most linebackers Dude is an athletic freak. But total defense is based primarily on one thing, yards gained against you. not in this system. He is the first recruit Harbaugh has had who somewhat fits the mold of his most successful QB's. Staying at UT was probably much better for his career than going to a Power 5 school and toiling away. TN is one of the two most passed upon teams in the nation because of it. Joe Milton is a 22-year-old American football player who hails from Pahokee, Florida, and is a very promising quarterback. Milton . Apr 26, 2021: Transfer Joe. How about we chuck aside the size comparisons and allow Milton to be Joe fucking Milton? And they always believe they can coach up the rest. Tennessee needs to move the chains, 10 yards at a time. Friday nights Orange Bowl presented a huge opportunity for Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton. Hes sneaky fast, not Denard by any means. Aside from 2015, this is the longest span of time before the start of the season where we have a #1 QB identified if I recall. He can throw it a mile. IMO, Ambry is the biggest loss. Its a bit of a one off that CJH developed a dual to the passing level of Hooker. I heard the staff were as excited to get Milton as they were to get Rashan Gary. Beating Ohio St. will not be easy, but I truly believe this is our year. I guess your not a fan of player comps in general. Theyll be an odd symmetry between Hooker and Milton next year, one that could play out like the same beautiful symphony. Joe Milton can bring excitement to Tennessee playing for the Vols Teams SEC Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska Ohio. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Milton was Hookers roommate this season, and soaked up valuable knowledge of the position, and how to manage it on and off the field. Joe Milton Image Source: USA TODAY Sports First off, this is not meant to be a debate about whether or not the football season is going to start on time, nor should it become an opportunity to bash whichever player you don't choose. In reply to Again, you're neglecting to by mackbru. He told Hayes his latest 40-yard dash . I'm sure Harbaugh sees plenty of recruits and thinks, man this kid reminds me of X. Everything you mentioned is obvious. Again, people outside of Schembechler Hall, myself included, don't have all of the information, so making a choice is based on the little bit we do know, is tricky. For all of his faults (balls being batted down at the line even though he was tall is one that jumps to mind) he was a pretty good quarterback for us. Sorry he has to please such a spoiled fan base. A troll feeding a troll. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [3][4], Milton spent his first two years at Michigan (2018, 2019) as a backup to starter Shea Patterson. I think that Joe Milton is a good quarterback and can throw the ball all over the field, but he makes some very questionable decisions on the ground. [16], In the 2022 season, Hooker was the primary starter for the 112 Volunteers. I might get negged for this comp but at 6-3, 230, Mahomes is a pretty big QB and his throws are effortless, similar to Milton's. Before you go chest pumping, Georgia had 5 star talent all over the field. But Tennessee's defense must rebound from a dreadful. Although his completion percentage is far from perfect, the Michigan transfer has shown a balanced attack in his first game at Tennessees Neyland Stadium hes also rushed 14 times for 44 yards and two touchdowns, the second of which featured a highlight-reel stiff-arm. A quarterback that can stretch the field like that with a receiver like Nico Collins is very intriguing. However, if he can take care of the ball even a little bit, his physical gifts are just too much to ignore. Big explosive plays are important but until Milton can hit those big throws with some consistency,then he has to add another area to his game. I think in his mind, everyone is so impressed with his arm, that he thinks he has gotta throw it 200 mph. The former Michigan quarterback played solid in a blowout win over Vanderbilt but the Vols will need more from their signal caller against the Tigers. I remember him leading so many long composed drives, to then stall or throw a pick in the red zone on a totally clueless play. Nothing like a running QB to totally take the wind out of your defense on a third down. As hard as it was to watch our defense give up so many yards, it was effective hope we can get some better talent in the secondary as that seems to be our biggest weakness. Tennessee online sports betting officially launched on November 1, 2020, and many of the largest sportsbooks are live and operating in the volunteer state. Theres more, of course, to being quarterback than just having a strong arm. The reception put Tillman at 48 yards for the night on two receptions. Wishful thinking, but that's about all we got. The quarterback completed 19 of 28 passes for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns on Friday night, as the Volunteers topped the Tigers by a final score of 31-14. The best of Tennessee's 2022 college football season, Joe Milton's stellar performance helps Tennessee win the Orange Bowl, Milton drops 46-yard dime to Keyton for a Volunteers TD. He'll bring his own strengthsand weaknesses - and if Gattis can figure them out and use them to good purpose, Joe will be a successful QB. He has 1 decent game(not great) and all of a sudden his future is freaky bright? With the college football world tuned in, Milton has been showing off his cannon of an arm, launching deep balls seemingly effortlessly. Both injuries caused McCaffrey to miss significant time. I really liked the power sweep play we ran with Milton in the bowl game. 1:42. In three seasons with Olympia, Milton threw for 3,975 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions. But as long as the redzone D stood, we won the game. Joe Milton is a 6'5.5", 230-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Orlando, FL. Heres our latest projection of the NBA draft. If he plays that way next year UT will be fine. Milton has resumed starting quarterback responsibilities for UT since Hendon Hookers season-ending injury. So I say his future is very bright. We finished 21st in Rushing Defense for the season nationally. He previously played for Michigan. Milton, who will turn 23 this year, transferred and might have again were it not for the unfortunate injury to Hooker. Fuzzy we won games bc other teams couldnt put up 50 points like Tennessee was doing. Your IP: We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Then vs clemPson he played very good. Joe Milton Schools: Michigan, Tennessee Position: QB 6-5 , 244lb (196cm, 110kg) 3 5 7 Joe Milton Overview Game Logs 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Career Splits 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Career On this page: Passing Rushing & Receiving Defense & Fumbles Scoring Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors Full Site Menu He threw with accuracy. Lol. What my gut is telling me is that this will be similar to Gardner inthat Milton might not have much time to throw against any good defenses and will probably get banged up which will leave us with McNamara and that scares me. Very big for UT to keep him on board after he lost the starting gig to Hendon Hooker for the past 2 years. Submitted by lmgoblue1 on December 30th, 2022 at 11:04 PM. 2022 MGoBlog. Instead it was the most intriguing player of 2023 setting up his 6th super senior season. I know he's got a cannon for an arm, and that's great. The win propelled Tennessee to their first 11-win season since 2001, when they finished the season 11-2, and ranked fourth in the nation. This may bode very well for our passing offense, with Milton getting as many reps as needed. As the yrs have went by ive watched the gap in recruiting widen and hope it was smoke and mirrors. https://t.co/zbEBL8JW9p, Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) December 31, 2022, Lol every pass from Joe Milton is [receiver] down there somewhere, BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) December 31, 2022. Us TN fans know all about that. You must be logged in to post a comment. But, if he can learn to escape when the pocket breaks down and get a few yards instead of eating so many sacks I think thatll help in so many ways. The same way Missouri set records when Heupel was the offensive coordinator for Drew Lock, and the same way UCF set records when Heupel was head coach. Though hes shown great improvement, he lack the precision that Hooker had. From Clemson to Rocky Top to Miami, it is going to be more orange than The Home Depot! Milton also rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns. 7 Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. You give Heup some 5 stars and let see what yall can do. The Volunteers quarterback is from Pahokee, Florida, which is about two hours from Miami. LOL Its embarrassing that no media is talking about the QB situation for UGA next season..lol I mean what are they going to say, UGA, a school that shuns throwing to anyone other than TEs, is all the hype for a QBs whom have never seen the field.. lol The only thing anyone is asking is, man where is UGA going to be without SB?. Joe Milton made this throw look so effortless? Because anyone who saw Milton as Michigans starting quarterback in 2020, or Tennessees starting quarterback for 2 games in 2021, must have been stunned by what played out against one of the best defenses in the nation. Really physically talented, but needs to learn the mental aspect of the game more. Ultimately, how these two quarterbacks play in the bowl game next weekend will give us so many offseason storylines to thoroughly dissect. 10 Clemson 31-14. 45.77.36.152 With Milton, whose a pocket passer, not a dual style is being coached by this staff the same way to develop his pocket presence, accuracy in throwing like they did Hooker. Our new QB is Joe Milton. Joe Milton crosses goal line for 4-yard TD. The talent has always been there with Milton, but it has always been about putting it all together. [18] On November 19, against South Carolina, Hooker sustained a season-ending ACL injury, making Milton the starter for the rest of the season. obsessed with a team that you dont even like. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Although Id be less shocked if an alien shot out of my ass. Another insurance is CJH might just also play Nico in some kind of rotation but difference is, with the starters and not just in garbage time. Sports betting in Tennessee officially launched on November 1, 2020, and many of the largest sportsbooks are live and operating in the volunteer state. But if he's not accurate, he could throw it as far as Ypsilanti and it wouldn't make any difference. 9 Tennessee routs Vanderbilt 56-0 in rain for 10th win", "Clemson, Tennessee Selected to Play in Capital One Orange Bowl", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Milton&oldid=1132812099, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 18:31. Yeah u keep saying that. Time to look forward. We have to remember that with most talented QBs, the more starts the more they calm down and settle into rhythms and got no reason to think Joe will be any different. Heres a small sample of whats being said about Milton on Twitter: Joe Milton has the strongest arm on Earth. Vols quarterback Joe Milton III celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers on Friday. Please sign in or register. This was a massive improvement and probably evidence that with full focus on Milton its paying off. if 14-0 and in the NCG again = embarassing, what is getting 63 hung on you in a must win by South CAROLINA LOL. Beasley on the Vols Defense is dialed in. by MGoStu, This is 2020 - the alien is destined to be at least the size of a bowling ball. You sound like me. And yes, we use that spelling proudly. Ive seen enough, Joe Milton is winning the Heisman in 2023. As a pro: 6-4, 230 lbs, 4.53 40 Started in the middle of the second season with 49ers. Tennessee needs him not to miss the wide open receiver that 10 yards down the field wide open or not to overthrow the wide open receiver thats wide open running a go route. The Florida native plans to return to Tennessee for his sixth and final season of eligibility. Its like just a flick of the wrist and that ball comes out Hard! Super young and not a lot of starzzzz on paper compared to the last 5 years. Follow your favorite teams and leagues for in-depth analysis and expert coverage from the best newsroom in sports. How much better could the quarterback who was benched at Michigan and Tennessee and was a placeholder for bigger and better things as recently as a month ago be after working an entire offseason with the first team offense? It is simplified and an elite defense can easily learn the route trees and as you saw, shut it down without much trouble. Milton has basically been an extended member of that family since meeting A.G. as a. First it was heupels not a good coach, his offense will never work in the sec. With two full years of studying game film and playbook while alsoimproving his footwork, mechanics, and chemistry with receivers, Harbaugh might think he is ready to step ascend into the type of player people predicted he was capable of as a recruit. 1 ranked offense in college football. The idea of super senior Joe Milton throwing to freshman Asaad Waseem is an enticing one for the family. It will win a lot of games, but every year an elite defense manages to shut them down asa evidenced byu the lack of championships for that sort of offense lol. In reply to Maybe he can't hit a by ldevon1. Joe Milton mustve heard the noise because some of these throws have been absolutely ridiculous lmfao. Friday night will be a different story. He held onto the ball too long a couple times but otherwise a very good performance. Joe Milton III (born March 6, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. In reply to If hes improved his by Perkis-Size Me. I talked to those guys earlier about that. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Gardner's knock from HS was accuracy too. Theres so much left for us out there, Heupel said. We do need to see more but unfortunately we wont see it until next season starts. Squirrel White waddles in celebration after Tennessee TD, Tennessee's big play leads to Jabari Small's TD, UT's Milton III: It's all about preparation and trust, UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Full Highlights, Joe Milton goes 21-yard on impressive carry, Joe Milton crosses goal-line for 1-yard Rushing TD, Joe Milton crosses goal line for 4-yard TD, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [21] Tennessee qualified for the Orange Bowl against #7 Clemson. But because of his size, apparent speed and arm strength, I'm going to roll the dice and pick Joe Milton. Also coming with him was Joe Milton, a transfer from Michigan and native of Orlando. In reply to Typing error under Milton's by azee2890. You can hear him daily from 12-3 p.m. on 1010XL in Jacksonville. . I think there are folks in the know that just wants us to past it and forget the discussion. Quarterback Joe MIlton faced a true test against the Clemson Tigers Friday night. I think it's at least helpful to stoke some excitement and give us a sense of the type of player we might be getting. My hope, and I admit it's just hope and nothing more is Milton is the second coming of Devin Gardner with a running game and coach with a clue. Miltons size is more a an advantage for his run, than his run ability or speed alone. I mentioned at the beginning of training camp that we thought wed have a starting quarterback by game week, head coach Josh HeupelsaidMonday. This is pretty common and with games under his belt will improve. THE . Both injuries caused McCaffrey to miss significant time. The difference is tempo and spread formation, D determining in route. Evidence by how long hes spending in the pocket scrambling and/or holding on to the ball a little long. Where could Tom Brady land next, and does anybody want him? The game has evolved to the point where you don't need a QB with 4.3 speed, but you need a QB who will force defenses to respect the QB run and have to account for that. Pep was lead on JM, and the one who was going nuts! Milton is listed at 6-5, 245 pounds, to McCaffrey's 6-5, 220. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton torched Clemson through the air during the Vols' 31-14 win over the Tigers in the Orange Bowl, a coming of age moment that sparked national media reaction for the . Or is he the guy that we saw this year in mop-up duty? As a recruit: 4* 6-4, 215 lbs (#42 overall, #3 pro), Started after one year with the program (RS Freshman), Notable traits: Cannon arm, huge body, not afraid of contact, mobile/athletic, As a recruit: 3* 6-4, 172 lbs (#632 overall, #25pro). There was obviously a lot of excitement when Milton committed. Milton dropped back with a pair of receivers on . Milton, the 6-foot-6, 245-pound uber-talented quarterback who attended nearby Olympia High and expects 40 family members to attend Michigan's Citrus Bowl game against Alabama on Wednesday, has . Michigan quarterback Joe Milton (5) runs up the field during their college football game against Middle Tennessee at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Miltons arm has fans and media members talking on social media. Joe Milton III, Tennessee Volunteers. Hasnt been who he is in his coaching career. It can be overcome. Lol your a loser obsessed with UGA. It may as well have been Hooker finishing off his 5th and final season. He must have hands made by ViceGrips. Milton III started five games for Michigan in 2020 before transferring to Tennessee. Gambling problem? Milton is as big as linebackers so he needs to use his size. He is not a pocket passer. In reply to I guess your not a fan of by azee2890. Would love to see all the speed at receiver be utilized to pop the top off the defense in addition to getting them in space to get some YAC. Throw in the fact that Milton is running in the 4.6 range at over 240 pounds and you have something that offensive coordinators dream of. [Im] not naming a backup [quarterback].. What the guy has in spades though is that rocket cannon arm. Joe Milton, Michigan Florida State 2 of 5 Carlos Osorio/Associated Press There's no questioning Joe Milton's immense athletic ability. He came in here from Michigan with a cannon for an arm, but always overthrew everyone. 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