I attended the game Saturday and I honestly have to say it is within the realm of possibility that Cody Green takes over the starting spot some time this season.
I know it was only the first game, but there were a couple of concerns I had with Zac Lee. His eyes always locked in on the receiver. He had a tendency to slightly underthrow the ball. He looked more predictable with his handoffs on running plays. He got things done, but I didn't see him make things happen.
I'm not knocking the young man. He played well enough for game one and I'd certainly feel in safe hands having him as our starter. However, when Cody Green entered the game, I noticed something very special about him. He looked completely in control under center. There was a confidence about him. I thought he executed well and looked very crisp. Cody Green is not your average QB. He is something special, a playmaker. He's a guy that can make things happen. Will he be able to learn the entire playbook this year and take over as starter? I'm not so sure about that. I do believe our staff will give him some serious playtime this year and continually evaluate the QB position. This guy is so good he deserves to be considered as the starter.
As it stands, Lee will be our starter for awhile and I'm absolutely fine with that. I think as Husker fans we should be pleased to know we have two very capable young men at the QB position.