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Georgia Football: 5 reasons why Jacob Eason will be SEC’s top QB in 2017

By Erich Hilkert

Dec 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball while being pressured by TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen (9) during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball while being pressured by TCU Horned Frogs defensive end Mat Boesen (9) during the first half at Liberty Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) celebrates with quarterback Jacob Eason (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) celebrates with quarterback Jacob Eason (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Running backs

Again, Georgia is counting heavily on the offensive line. Just one of the reasons for this is the team has one of the strongest running back tandems in the SEC in Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.

An improved running game should alleviate some of the pressure on Eason. If teams know Georgia is running the ball, they will stack the box. Eason operated out of the shotgun for most of his freshman season, but he should be comfortable taking snaps under center by the start of the 2017 season.

The best quarterbacks usually have strong run games behind them and it could be argued that Georgia has the best in the conference. Chubb was once considered a Heisman candidate and even after his injury, Michel stepped up and picked up right where his running back mate left off. These two are going to take a ton of pressure off Eason in 2017.

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This is important because it will keep teams more honest. If Eason can sell the play-action more effectively and the running game is more effective, that will open up more passing opportunities.

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