Georgia QB Greats: Time for Kirby Smart to ‘take the handcuffs off’ offense

Buck Belue led the 1980 Bulldogs to a 12-0 record and a national championship.

ATHENS — Former Georgia national championship quarterback Buck Belue played in an era where offenses didn’t have to throw the ball much, but the current Atlanta radio host realizes times have changed.

Belue, who played at UGA from 1978-81, said on a recent podcast it’s time for current UGA coach Kirby Smart to “take the handcuffs off this Bulldogs offense and turn his passing attack loose.”

Former SEC all-time passing leader and Georgia radio network analyst Eric Zeier said he agrees with Belue and thinks it’s in the process of happening with JT Daniels under center.

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“You look at the last four games of the year, I think we started to see what this offense is capable of,” said Zeier, who held 67 UGA offensive records and 18 SEC records at the conclusion of his collegiate career (1991-94).