How does Jeff George Jr.’s transfer impact the Illini?

Illinois quarterback Jeff George, Jr. took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce that he has chosen to leave the program and transfer to another school for the 2018 season.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” - Jeremiah 29:11 pic.twitter.com/of61WXyUtK

— Jeff George (@jgeorgeqb) January 17, 2018 Looking back

This may come as a surprise to many fans, but in all honesty, George may have seen the writing on the wall. Behind Cam Thomas and (potentially) incoming freshmen Coran Taylor and MJ Rivers, George likely was not expecting to see much time on the field in 2018, making him choose to evaluate…