Quincy Avery is one of the most respected quarterback coaches in football, with a client list that includes Jalen Hurts, C.J. Stroud, Jordan Love, and plenty of other NFL stars. When he speaks on quarterback play, people in the league listen. That’s why his comments about Shedeur Sanders ahead of the draft turned heads.
On Ryen Russillo’s podcast back in April, Avery didn’t sugarcoat his evaluation. He said Shedeur was getting outsized attention because of his last name, and in his eyes, Sanders graded out as a sixth-round prospect.
Avery pointed to slow processing, questionable protection recognition, and a tendency to throw short behind the line despite holding the ball too long.
Now, after making those bold statements, Avery has shifted his attention to another high-profile QB, Arch Manning, and weighed in on his unsuccessful week 1 outing.
Quincy Avery Reacts to Arch Manning’s Game Against OSU
Arch’s highly anticipated debut against defending national champions Ohio State didn’t exactly go as planned, and Quincy Avery wasted no time weighing in. The well-known quarterback coach, who has trained some of the NFL’s top young stars, made it clear he wasn’t impressed with the hype surrounding Manning before he ever took a meaningful snap.
“Wish folks stopped glazing people because of their name,” Avery wrote on X after the game.
He quickly followed up with another post that struck a more balanced tone: “I also think he can be really good. But man the expectations have been unfair.”
Avery expanded on those points in a video, breaking down why he believes Manning has been set up for criticism more by the media than by his actual play.
He argued that Manning has never consistently faced top-tier competition, whether in high school or during his early time in college, and that the Georgia game was one of the first times he had to step into that kind of spotlight. According to Avery, Manning leaned heavily on his legs in that matchup, which didn’t exactly prove he was a polished passer at the highest level.
Still, Avery didn’t dismiss Manning’s future. He said Manning “might be very good” and pointed out that he has strong coaching around him, not just his famous uncles, but also a quarterback coach Avery respects. He emphasized that the freshman clearly has talent, but the way the media and fans rush to crown or clown him before he’s had a chance to truly develop is “absolutely unfair.”
In short, Avery sees potential in Arch Manning, but he’s urging everyone to slow down with the first-round quarterback talk until Manning proves himself against real competition on a consistent basis.
Arch Manning Struggles in Season Debut vs OSU
In Texas’ 14-7 loss to Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday, Arch Manning showed flashes but ultimately had a rocky debut. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception, mixing in a few impressive throws with some costly mistakes.
Manning also used his legs effectively at times, carrying the ball 10 times for 38 yards. Despite those moments, the overall offensive effort fell short against the defending national champions in the defensive bout, leaving Manning with a performance that highlighted both his potential and the work still needed at the college level.
Manning has the tools and coaching to develop, but his growth should be judged on consistency, not hype. With heavy expectations tied to his last name, patience will be key as he gains more experience.
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