The Georgia Bulldogs lost their quarterback right before a crucial playoff game, and that too against a team that ranks No. 1 in the country for its pass-efficiency defense. And yes, the team got their backup, Gunner Stockton, ready for the battle, but let’s be real: it’s not an easy task to change the whole picture of the offense just in one game. But it looks like this never-ending debate finally came to rest as Josh Pate highlights the fact that Carson’s exit might not help Notre Dame anymore.

Kirby Smart’s got a tough call to make, swapping out an injured Carson Beck for QB Gunner Stockton. Well, Pate didn’t hold back, joking, “Georgia has traded in their Lamborghini for an old F150,” poking fun at the fact that those are supposedly the cars each QB drives. Sarcasm aside, Notre Dame isn’t taking Stockton lightly. They’ve done their homework and are gearing up to face this Beck-less Georgia squad. But a Georgia without Beck really gives Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame an edge?

“So standard protocol, if you lose a guy like that and you’re in the playoffs, you’re at a big disadvantage. That’s a fair way to think; it may be the way to think. I think it’s a little more layered than that. Georgia had become quarterback-centric under Carson Beck. At no point should Georgia’s program be quarterback-centric because Georgia can acquire talent too well to make themselves quarterback-centric,” he said. Well, it’s absolutely true that Georgia’s recruiting game is on another level. And they can pull top recruits like it’s nothing to make their team look like a powerhouse.

But what did they actually do? Just piled the pressure onto Carson Beck’s shoulders, and boom, made everything 10 times worse for him. See, being a starting QB is super stressful, and honestly, Beck’s play this season really shows it. The turnovers are undeniable, and it’s hard to ignore the lack of support around him. The team has infamously dropped most catches across the FBS this season, but then who’s the culprit? It’s only Carson Beck.

Moreover, before the team’s offensive weapons, tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Ladd McConkey turned pro, Carson Beck was considered the better prospect. Now his bittersweet season comes to an end with 3485 air yards with 28 TDs. Now let’s see what Gunner does against Notre Dame’s defense in their upcoming game.

With Beck out, Gunner’s the main man now. He’s a fantastic runner, and with his future up in the air, he’s probably looking to make a statement. Well, Gunner’s about to lead Georgia into the future, while Beck’s own future is taking shape with the NFL looming

Carson Beck taking the forward step

Let’s be real, this season’s been a tough one for Carson Beck. Injuries and those 12 picks really held him back, and the turnovers definitely didn’t help his case. And just so you know, coming into 2024, Beck was the top QB in the draft class, the favorite to be the first overall pick over his fellow single-callers like Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. But those mistakes and the injury pretty much stole his chance to shine, and now he’s out of the playoffs too. But here’s the thing: Beck isn’t out here sulking. He’s taking it in stride and still showing he’s got the heart to push through.

Now the scene is Carson Beck, still eligible for one more year due to a red shirt season (COVID). But it looks like it’s time to finally take that step for his future as he declares himself for the draft. “The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true, and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made. Thank you, Dawg Nation, for the time I’ve been here, and to those who’ve supported and believed in me, thank you. It’s been an incredible journey, and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career,” he said. After this announcement, the idea of Beck entering the portal finally comes to rest.

Moreover, there were also some speculations that Carson Beck could be a perfect replacement for Cam Ward at Miami, but now he will join Ward in the drafts. Now a new sort of notion is flowing through the CFB market that there is a possibility that Carson Beck might join the New York Giants or the Tennessee Titans.

Well, if these teams miss Shedeur and Cam in the first-round pick, Beck could be a nice consolation. Plus, their QB deficiency might even lift Beck’s future in the NFL. Now let’s just wait and see what Beck’s ultimate NFL team is going to be.