Mack Brown reveals the UNC football program's quarterback plan...

The UNC football program doesn't seem too convinced that one quarterback is enough to handle the job...
Jul 25, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA;  UNC Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; UNC Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Well... another interesting update was provided on the UNC football program's quarterback situation.

Mack Brown spoke to reporters on Friday morning, as the long-time head coach revealed that he plans on having both Max Johnson and Conner Harrell ready to play in the season opener.

Of course, Brown says it all depends on how the game goes, as there is no guarantee that we'll see a two-quarterback system at any point this season. If one quarterback thrives, it makes no sense for the program to make any changes, but if the guy who gets the first crack at the job struggles, there's room for the backup to earn his spot.

At first, Brown made it seem like a two-quarterback system would be the route, at least early in the season. My take on that type of formula is this:

As the legendary John Madden once said, "if you have two quarterbacks, you have none."

Teams that try to operate with multiple quarterbacks don't tend to succeed. While Brown would love to see both quarterbacks take the field throughout the season, does it benefit the program to have this controlled chaos at the most important position on the field?

It's not only confusing for the team but for the program as a whole, as the two totally different style quarterbacks now look to share time on the field. Sure, the different elements they offer could be beneficial, but I'm under the stance that a team needs the coaching staff to back one guy as the starter under-center, as it helps everything else fall into place.

Less than a week before the season opener at Minnesota, the UNC football program is currently playing quarterback shuffle. That's not necessarily a recipe for success by any means.

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