Impact of Win vs Vikings

[Soul]

If you have less than half the time a typical NFL quarterback has to make a throw, chances are good you are throwing before the play has fully developed. If you have to design plays that require throwing that quickly, you are limiting the amount of plays you can make. When half of your throwing downs are timing plays, you know that the offensive line is not getting the job done. I will agree that a lot of his INT's were badly thrown balls, but I wonder how many of those might not have been INT's at all if he had the time to throw the ball that other NFL QB's enjoy.

 

I may be completely wrong, but I sort of sensed that he was hearing footsteps (whether they were there or not) as the season progressed. The blind side was a severe weakness that he constantly had to worry about on each drop back.

 

You may be right that most of it is on him. I'm not sure why he became so fearful of the sack or if he has always been fearful of the sack, because he seems like he's willing to put his head down and take a solid hit when he heads down the field. That play last night where he tucked the ball, put his head down and bounced right off a linebacker's shoulder and got another 5 yards was a perfect example. Why so skiddish in the pocket? I think his line let him down too many times.

 

I think most of what you said definitely happened, but it still doesn't explain many of the picks in the red zone, and a lot of the other clearly bad decisions. He always had the reputation as a "forcer" even in Denver with a better scheme, better blocking and a superstar receiver to help in bailout situations. I just feel you are a bit to quick to rationalize away his own mistakes, but he has to be held accountable.

 

He's still a young QB, prone to making some stupid errors. One thing is for sure though: without better coaching, he will never realize his potential. The potential we all just saw Monday night.

[minnesotacubsfan]

f-you crowd!!! or, just plz look at the clock

 

 

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