Tennessee Vols want to figure out who their quarterback is 'quick'

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel was in no mood to name a starting quarterback on Tuesday when he met with reporters for the first time this fall. That doesn't mean Heupel is being coy (though I'm sure there are elements of that) — he simply doesn't know who his quarterback is going to be […]

Zach Ragan — Tennessee Volunteers News Writer

Aug 3, 2021 1:18 PM EDT

Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel was in no mood to name a starting quarterback on Tuesday when he met with reporters for the first time this fall.

That doesn't mean Heupel is being coy (though I'm sure there are elements of that) — he simply doesn't know who his quarterback is going to be yet.

But Tennessee is hoping that will change. Quickly.

Vols offensive coordinator Alex Golesh told reporters on Tuesday he hopes to figure out sooner than later who Tennessee's starting quarterback will be this fall.

Golesh on what #Vols need in a QB: We are different, unique in how we play. We’re 30 days away from playing, so we’re going to have to figure it out quick. Decision-making, consistency are important. It would help if you can push the ball downfield.
— GoVols247 (@GoVols247) August 3, 2021

Golesh says there's a "huge" sense of urgency to start having an idea at the quarterback position and getting a pecking order.
— Rocky Top Insider (@rockytopinsider) August 3, 2021

Golesh also pointed out the specific traits that he's looking for in a quarterback.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Vols' quarterback battle whittles down from four to two in the next week or two — it's clear that Tennessee is ready to figure out the depth chart.

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