Art Briles is calling foul on the notion that Baylor quarterbacks are simply system guys who can’t adjust to the NFL.
Briles attention turned to RG3, while discussing the merits of Jets 4rd round draft pick, Bryce Petty.
“Jets fans are in for a big treat,’’ Baylor coach Art Briles told the Daily News, rattling off all the reasons why those who believe that his former pupil won’t thrive at the next level are clueless.
There is skepticism over whether he’ll be able to transition from Briles’ no-huddle, shot-gun spread offense to a prototypical NFL one.
The same questions were asked about Griffin III.
“He’s a great player,” Briles said. “Was Joe Montana in a system? Is Tom Brady in a system? Everybody’s in a system. It’s just about how you adapt. He’ll do well in whatever he’s asked to do. … RG3 won an NFC East title and was NFL Rookie of the Year. Then he got ‘systemized.’ So, I mean, let them play.
“A lot of other people have the same beliefs that run styles of the spread offense. It’s sprinkled throughout the league.”