Is QB phenom Jacob Eason ready to bring Georgia back to elite status?

ATHENS, Ga. -- First-year Georgia coach Kirby Smart has what appears to be a great problem on his hands with the nation's No. 1 quarterback following him to Athens.

The future could be strong at the most important position, but with that comes gaudy expectations and impatience. Georgia fans have watched marginal quarterback play for the last two years and will be breathing down Smart's neck until he starts Jacob Eason.

"They're going to go out there and cheer and scream for him, but I've got to make the best decision for this team," Smart said. "Ultimately -- the fans -- who their fan favorite is, that's going to be the guy who wins the games, I promise you. If [Jacob] Eason loses a game,…