Denzel Burke’s assessment of Will Howard’s performance after Ohio State’s first two spring practices was perhaps the first moment that it became a real question whether Howard would be Ohio State’s starting quarterback this season.
Burke is known for his honesty during interview sessions, so his evaluations of his teammates carry more weight than most. When he speaks positively about a player, like he has repeatedly with freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, there’s good reason to buy stock in that Buckeye. When his assessment of a teammate is more lukewarm, it’s an indicator that player isn’t yet where the Buckeyes need him to be.