Oklahoma Football: 5 Possible transfer destinations for Spencer Rattler

2. Texas Longhorns

Transferring to Austin is not about Rattler being petty and going to play for the rival. Instead, this is about Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his ability to develop quarterbacks and whether or not coach Sark is pleased with either Casey Thompson or Hudson Card long term.

Casey Thompson has been solid, not spectacular this season for the Longhorns. Hudson Card is the freshman in waiting; does it say anything about Card that he could not beat out the veteran Thompson for starting a new coach in a new system?

Sarkisian’s ability to develop quarterbacks is without question. When Sarkisian was brought back to Alabama as its offensive coordinator, “Sark” oversaw the development of both Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones.

What Sarkisian did with Jones was nothing short of amazing. Jones went from three-star developmental/depth quarterback to the NFL. Jones’ play in Sarkisian’s last season in Tuscaloosa is an example of his ability to coach quarterbacks.

Rattler’s ability to distribute the football to playmakers makes him a fit for Sarkisian’s system. Also, Sark has the reputation of coaching quarterbacks hard. That could be something that Rattler needs to light a fire in a new place.