From Cole L:
"Darren, given Gannon's preference to stay in a CEO-style role and not take over playcalling, how does the front office evaluate whether Drew Petzing's current offensive structure is truly maximizing the roster? Nick Rallis has shown growth even with late-game lapses, but the offense has struggled to establish a consistent identity. Is there internal discussion about whether a new offensive coordinator or offensive philosophy might be needed to raise the unit's ceiling without requiring Gannon to shift from the leadership approach he prefers. I love your opinions. Another one: What are your thoughts on Jacoby performance lately?"
I am a little confused, because Gannon's background as a defensive playcaller I guess could create a conversation if it came to Rallis and playcalling, but Gannon would never call offensive plays so I am not sure how that would be a factor in this evaluation. When the offense isn't doing well, that's a daily conversation. Heck, it's a daily conversation regardless of how things are going. Everything is being evaluated constantly. And it'll be evaluated in a conversation between Gannon and Monti Ossenfort after the season, I'm sure.
As for Brissett, I think he has played better than I expected, and I expected him to be solid. He has limitations. He can't move all that well, so he has to commit to being a pocket passer, which he has and done it well. He absorbs hits for the good of the play. He has helped reinvigorate the downfield passing game. He has missed some throws for sure, plays that were open, and a couple have ended up as interceptions. But I have been impressed.