John Rhys Plumlee

There are no questions surrounding the starting quarterback position at Ole Miss. Matt Corral is a potential Heisman Trophy candidate, and the Rebel offense is his to direct. Beyond Corral, however, things remain murky, even after a full set of spring practices. That is primarily because John Rhys Plumlee is...

According to Lane Kiffin, there have been no formal discussions with John Rhys Plumlee as to what role he might play in the Rebels' offense this fall. There has been speculation aplenty over the off-season that Plumlee could possibly agree to a move from backup quarterback to more slot receiver and general offensive weapon, especially after his outstanding performance in the Rebels' January Outback Bowl win as a pass catcher.

John Rhys Plumlee, who as a backup quarterback took a back seat in the resurgence of the Ole Miss football program this season, made his way to the front row Saturday in the Ole Miss Rebels' 26-20 triumph over 11th-ranked Indiana in the Outback Bowl. Not as a quarterback, but as what he has proven to be best suited...a dynamic play maker.