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QB/WR Braxton Miller (B1G POY, National Champion, OSU HOF)

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Nice to see this become official. I was just highly suspicious his shoulder would be healthy enough to play QB this year. But he'll be a big time contributor for us this year, no doubt. Can't wait to see it.
 
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http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/07/24/braxton-miller-a-qb-first-dad-says.html

Braxton Miller’s father told The Dispatch on Thursday night that his son still considers himself a quarterback first and the reported move to hybrid receiver is merely a backup plan.

Sports Illustrated reported Thursday night that Miller would switch to H-back because his surgically repaired shoulder is not completely healed. Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer told The Dispatch that the report was “a little bit jumping the gun,” and Kevin Miller concurred.

“That’s what he wants to do,” the older Miller said of Braxton playing quarterback. “But being a competitor and a team player, if he doesn’t feel that he’s ready for quarterback because of the shoulder, he’s open to doing whatever it takes to get on the field and help the team.”

As for playing receiver, Kevin Miller said, “That’s not his plan, but if it comes down to that, he’s already been putting in work. You don’t want to wait until the last minute.”

Miller is scheduled to see his shoulder surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, sometime before the start of training camp, which begins Aug. 9.

Kevin Miller said that Braxton played receiver in pee-wee ball and middle school and even briefly in high school while recovering from a thigh bruise.

The SI story, written by Pete Thamel, made a return to that position sound as if it was practically a done deal.

Kevin Miller said that it isn’t. He said he talked to Thamel, though he wasn’t quoted in the story.

“When I talked to him, I was kind of misinterpreted,” Miller said. “I didn’t say it was set in stone. I said it all depended on the health of his shoulder.”
 
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Given Braxton's history with injuries he perceives to be worse than they are (absolutely not criticizing, it's just a fact) combined with the nature of his last shoulder injury- complete rip while doing nothing more than a standard, non intensive throwing motion- I imagine it will take longer than the beginning of this season for him to be truly comfortable with letting it fly as a QB in a game situation- if it is even possible for him to ever be truly comfortable throwing in a game situation again, which might not happen at all.

I think Meyer's comments reflect his respect for Braxton and the fact that they are going to give him every opportunity and then some to see if he feels comfortable with his shoulder at QB despite the above.

Given the nature of his position as a QB prospect for the NFL- he needed to put together a stellar performance even before the injury concerns much less the specific shoulder injury concerns- combined with his insane athleticism and ability to be a first day pick based on that alone, moving from QB has seemed like the best move for awhile now.

I am also sad he likely won't get to pursue his dreams at QB, but a move truly seems like the best way for him to earn a draft pick and a few fat NFL checks before he moves on to an Archie/Eddie like post career in Ohio as a player who sacrificed a lot as he showed the utmost commitment and dedication to Ohio State.
 
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Playing h-back means he will have heavy contact every time he runs the ball.
Playing wide receiver means he will be tackled on a good portion of the times he touches or attempts to touch the ball but he would touch the ball much less often than QB and have less contact than H-back.
Playing QB as a pure passer with a very good OL means he will be touched the least but he will be stressing his shoulder on every and besides he will not win the job if they don't plan to run him a lot.
So I would expect him to start out more at WR with plays that will keep him away from the middle of the field early in the season and then if he holds up then mix him in more and more into running the ball and passing on trick plays. If I were him, I would not play a down until the shoulder is 100% even if it means playing only the last bit of the season. The NFL has seen him play. All they need to know is he will stay healthy.
 
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I'll be shocked if he doesn't start the Michigan State game (Senior Day) at quarterback. Even if it's one snap and he runs it up the middle (maybe more of a "wildcat" play, if he doesn't play any true quarterback by that time).

Edit: too bad I'm not going to that game. The cheers for him might rival Troy's.
 
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In my opinion returning punts is the last thing he should try because he will be smacked on the first attempt and reaggravate his injury. Only if he feels 100% and then some should he even think about returning punts.
 
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I was of the mindset he would never be a full time QB again last year when I heard it was the same shoulder so this doesn't shock me. Overhand throwing athletes don't come back the same from one labrum injury, let alone 2.

That said, I'm glad to see he is making the right mental/emotional adjustments and going at it in a positive manner.

If Kordell Stewart can make a long NFL career out of the slash role then wait till the world sees what Brxton Miller can do.

As far as the 2015 Buckeyes go, WR talent/depth just got sickeningly better/deeper and the punt returning, as someone mentioned above, goes to the level of Holmes/Ginn days.
 
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Wham said:
In my opinion returning punts is the last thing he should try because he will be smacked on the first attempt and reaggravate his injury. Only if he feels 100% and then some should he even think about returning punts.
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I disagree with this. I think his specific injury is more susceptible to rotational motions than impact. And I think if you're worried about getting hit, then you shouldn't play football anymore.
 
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This cat is going to have a MONSTER-fcuking season! He's been grinding mentally and in the gym. Behold the power of a fully functional DeathStar (yes, I know that's a paraphrase... I'm enough of a nerd to paraphrase but not to actually know or look up the quote).
 
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