Georgia’s offense will look much different in 2023 with the departure of two-time national champion quarterback Stetson Bennett and offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
New offensive coordinator Mike Bobo now holds the keys to the Bulldogs attack, but all eyes will be on the quarterback battle between Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton this offseason.
Vandagriff, a rising redshirt sophomore, and Stockton, a freshman who redshirted in 2022, have ground to gain over rising senior Beck, who backed up Bennett in 2023.
Beck completed 36 of 58 passes for 486 yards and five touchdowns with two interceptions and 12 runs for 58 yards in 2022.
Beck spoke recently on the offseason competition with 247Sports.
“I’ve learned a lot. I’ve sat behind some great quarterbacks who have done a lot in their careers, especially Stetson. Watching them and how they prepare, there are little bits and pieces that you can take from every guy that’s come through our program. I can apply some of that to my game. There are things that you figure out. I’ve been here for three years. I’ve matured a lot in terms of not only the football side but also just the life side. I think sitting and you know, being patient, like you said, has ultimately made me a better player and a better person for it.”
Beck spent three years under the tutelage of Monken, who gradually improved Georgia’s offense statistically each season.
“I’d say my strong suits are that I am very smart, so the mental part of the game. I think another thing that’s added to that is being in the system for three years and understanding what we are trying to do with the offense. We got a bunch of dudes – wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, and just distributing the ball around. I feel like that’s one of my strengths.”
Beck said he benefitted from sitting behind Bennett.
“The biggest thing I learned from Stetson is just focusing on what needs to be done. I know, that sounds so simple, but it’s very hard sometimes with all the outside noise. He’s got it the most out of anybody. I think that’s one of the biggest takeaways that I can take from him. It’s just focusing on what needs to be done. There’s a mission and just play for the team every single day.”
Georgia returns six starters on offense, including leading receivers Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey.
“We’re very young if you really look at it. We got a lot of great dudes on our offense that are explosive and can make plays right after the catch. Go up and get balls. It’s super exciting. It’s a lot of fun to watch.”
Spring practice is scheduled to begin the week of March 14, culminating with the annual ‘G-Day’ spring game in Sanford Stadium on April 15.
