I really hope Casey comes back. The little bit of film I’ve seen of Sims does not instill confidence in his throwing ability.
So do I.... But also,
I think what you just said is absolutely perfect and the realization that many Husker fans don't want to accept. So hear me out, because I am speaking.
For 3 decades, the majority of Husker fans just follow the ball. They want their QB to run with ball every time when they don't pass it. And that is what football is to them, besides an occasional hand off to a fullback or running option with "an I-back".
It does not work that way anymore. Look at the previous QBs that ran the ball and threw it (From Frazier to Crouch to Lord to Taylor Martinez, etc). Look at the previous QBs that passed "OK", but ran it too, and also threw YOLO bombs (Tommy Gun and 2AM). Look at the statue QBs under HC Mike Riley.
Sims is a nice addition. He can run (GBR!!!) and throw fastballs (Do they get caught or overthrown?)
I think we are both happy to have him on the squad. I also agree that his throwing ability isn't as crisp as the few positive highlights that Husker fans cling onto.
Casey, on the other hand, is a traditional QB that releases the ball within that 2.5 - 3 second decision from the snap (most plays). And he was on point with the deep ball (most plays). He doesn't just chuck it up there at a bail out attempt, some kind of Hail Mary Yolo try that might connect once every 8-15 tries.
I'm anxious to see how Sims does, specifically in Fall Camp and when the real games get here. I think we will see him often in different packages, even with Casey being the starter. If Sims wins the job (I doubt it), then it's great for the team because he can be consistent with his throws - more than Casey can do. And NOT because he can start running with the ball because he didn't throw it within that 2.5-3.5 clock (I hope). Otherwise we are back to QB pass, QB run, QB scramble, QB throw it away, QB tired by 4th quarter and QB throw another Interception to end the chance of winning.
