Georgia’s offense will look a lot totally different in 2023 with the departure of two-time nationwide champion quarterback Stetson Bennett and offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
New offensive coordinator Mike Bobo now holds the keys to the Bulldogs assault, however all eyes shall be on the quarterback battle between Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton this offseason.
Vandagriff, a rising redshirt sophomore, and Stockton, a freshman who redshirted in 2022, have floor to realize over rising senior Beck, who backed up Bennett in 2023.
Beck accomplished 36 of 58 passes for 486 yards and 5 touchdowns with two interceptions and 12 runs for 58 yards in 2022.
Beck spoke just lately on the offseason competitors with 247Sports.
“I’ve realized rather a lot. I’ve sat behind some nice quarterbacks who’ve achieved rather a lot of their careers, particularly Stetson. Watching them and the way they put together, there are little bits and items which you can take from each man that’s come by means of our program. I can apply a few of that to my recreation. There are issues that you determine. I’ve been right here for 3 years. I’ve matured rather a lot by way of not solely the soccer aspect but in addition simply the life aspect. I feel sitting and you already know, being affected person, such as you stated, has finally made me a greater participant and a greater individual for it.”
Beck spent three years underneath the tutelage of Monken, who progressively improved Georgia’s offense statistically every season.
“I’d say my sturdy fits are that I’m very good, so the psychological a part of the sport. I feel one other factor that’s added to that’s being within the system for 3 years and understanding what we try to do with the offense. We bought a bunch of dudes – extensive receivers, tight ends, operating backs, and simply distributing the ball round. I really feel like that’s certainly one of my strengths.”
Beck stated he benefitted from sitting behind Bennett.
“The largest factor I realized from Stetson is simply specializing in what must be achieved. I do know, that sounds so easy, nevertheless it’s very exhausting typically with all the skin noise. He’s bought it essentially the most out of anyone. I feel that’s one of many greatest takeaways that I can take from him. It’s simply specializing in what must be achieved. There’s a mission and simply play for the group each single day.”
Georgia returns six starters on offense, together with main receivers Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey.
“We’re very younger if you happen to actually have a look at it. We bought lots of nice dudes on our offense which are explosive and might make performs proper after the catch. Go up and get balls. It’s tremendous thrilling. It’s lots of enjoyable to observe.”
Spring follow is scheduled to start the week of March 14, culminating with the annual ‘G-Day’ spring recreation in Sanford Stadium on April 15.