Peyton Manning gives thoughts on Joe Milton as Tennessee's QB
Tennessee Vols legend Peyton Manning gave his thoughts this week on UT quarterback Joe Milton, the Volunteers' expected starting quarterback this fall. Manning spoke to reporters at the Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana and he made it clear that he's a big fan of Milton, who is also at the Manning Passing Academy this week. […]
Tennessee Vols legend Peyton Manning gave his thoughts this week on UT quarterback Joe Milton, the Volunteers' expected starting quarterback this fall.
Manning spoke to reporters at the Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana and he made it clear that he's a big fan of Milton, who is also at the Manning Passing Academy this week.
“I’ve enjoyed getting to know Joe," said Manning (via On3). "We text occasionally and pull hard for him and I’m really proud of him coming in last year after Hendon’s injury and keeping things together and a great bowl win. A bowl win can do so much for a quarterback’s confidence, especially in his first year, really, as a starter. So I can tell Joe’s confident and I’m excited about him having a great senior year."
Manning made sure to also point out that while Milton's arm strength is impressive, the redshirt senior quarterback also studies hard and is accurate with his throws (which is something that some analysts/fans have questioned).
"I’m not sure there’s been more anticipation for this Friday night throwing tonight (because of Milton)," said Manning. "We usually start the throwing on, I don’t know, maybe the 30 yard line, going toward the other end zone. You figure that you’ve got 80 yards thats safe, that you’re not going to run a kid into the goalpost. I’m not sure the 30’s safe with Joe. We might need to back him up on our own 10 and give him 100 yards to work with. But, big arm is great but I watch Joe practice, I know how much he studies. He’s an accurate quarterback and he’s a great kid as well."
Milton looked like a much improved quarterback in Tennessee's win against Clemson in the Orange Bowl last season. If he can finally put it all together, Milton has the talent to be a top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Manning certainly seems to believe Milton is in store for a terrific final season at Tennessee. And who are we to argue with one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time?
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