Two QB's Pros & Cons

It is often said that “If you have two quarterbacks you have none.  Let’s take a quick look at the pros and cons of using two-quarterbacks, especially how it pertains to Notre Dame’s current situation

PROS

• Keeps defensive coordinators on their heels.  Maybe not so much in this case as both Kizer and Zaire have similar styles so the overall offensive scheme won’t change much.
• Keeps fresh legs (and arms) on the field.
• Defensive backs and linebackers trying to work on timing and especially in this case where one is left handed and one is right handed, so one will be rolling more right and one will be rolling more left.

CONS

• Timing with the line (cadence), handoffs to running backs and with receivers.
• QB’s can’t get into a rhythm if they are alternating series’.
• Passing and catching the ball where in this case where one is left handed and one is right handed the rotation of the ball will be reversed for each QB.
• Overall I’m not a big fan of a two quarterback system, mostly because it never seems to really work out.  It may in certain games or game situations but as a total process for a season teams usually come up short.