heartofthebear said:
Garbers can make all the throws and make all the decisions but he has to want it. He has to focus so that he is consistent. He's just disinterested in making every play. It's a mental problem. You can see it on the field.
Would he be more interested in the NFL? probably. And he'd have better coaching.
But he needs to improve his vision. He fails to see the receiver who is wide open.
He should know where his receivers are at this point but he doesn't.
Several times he was not on the same page as his receivers last night.
I don't know if this is his problem or the receiver unit but these are mental and coaching issues that he can improve on if he makes the effort.
What I see in Garbers is lack of effort unless he is pushed to late in the game by the situation. If Cal is up by 7 points, he relaxes and losses focus. This is why Cal plays down to the competition.
Can Garbers change for the NFL? Probably
Will he? probably not.
Strong disagree. Questioning Garbers' effort is way off base, unless you are a member of the staff who has worked with him the past few years (and they ain't talking).
You mention his focus. This is like when the clueless teacher of a diagnosed ADHD student tells the parents, "Billy needs to focus and try harder!".
His lack of field vision is innate and, combined with his relative lack of arm talent, is why he is unlikely to play in the NFL. At this level, he usually ranges between so-so and pretty good. Good runner!
As others have alluded to, this team has multiple problems. I get that Garbers gets singled out because he's the QB. So be it. I hope he finishes strongly and we get some wins!