Agree on all. I think the empty stadiums will help him with #6.
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2020 offense and Adrian
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In my experience, it seems like dual-threat QBs are generally better runners than passers. Just look at Frazier, Crouch, TMagic or Armstrong. With the exception of TMagic, none of those guys threw a poor looking ball -- they just ran it a lot better. Or in the case of Tommie, we ran an offense largely built on pitches and reads, opposed to drop-back pocket passing, so TFraz never needed to really stand back and chuck it like John Elway.
Anyway, my point is this: since a lot of dual threat guys are run-first, I think the natural inclination for a coach is to try and develop their passing mechanics in Year 2. Work on the lesser part of their game. And that makes sense, but I feel like sometimes you see a regression with dual threat QBs in Year 2 because they're trying to really be an Elway and not be dependent on their legs. It's like when Rocky had to learn to fight right-handed.
So you overcompensate on the passing game, and by default, remove the running threat out of the toolbox. You're left with a kinda-decent passer that's easy to rattle and pick off.
Here's hoping Frost will just let Adrian run wild this year.
Anyway, my point is this: since a lot of dual threat guys are run-first, I think the natural inclination for a coach is to try and develop their passing mechanics in Year 2. Work on the lesser part of their game. And that makes sense, but I feel like sometimes you see a regression with dual threat QBs in Year 2 because they're trying to really be an Elway and not be dependent on their legs. It's like when Rocky had to learn to fight right-handed.
So you overcompensate on the passing game, and by default, remove the running threat out of the toolbox. You're left with a kinda-decent passer that's easy to rattle and pick off.
Here's hoping Frost will just let Adrian run wild this year.
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The snaps were more of issue for the first half of the year. The snaps and offense line play significantly improved by the end of the year.
I agree. People are making waaaaay too big of a deal out of that .... it’s turned into an excuse. Yes it was a problem early
I disagree. We need to establish dominance in the run game. From the beginning of Devaney to the firing of Frank we ran the ball and won 5 National Championships plus numerous Conference Championships. The proof was in the pudding.I am really hoping this years pass game consists of more roll outs and less straight drop back passes. It's my belief that Adrian must be a true dual threat for our offense to reach its true potential and that Adrian must run physically and with a purpose when he does run. I hope he has his no fear attitude back and is fearless in his play the rest of our offensive guys feed off this. I believe our line will be much improved and our Receivers' and Tight ends are ready to break out
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Agree
228-368 (62%) 2,871 yds; 23 TD's passing Rating 141.5
1,317 yards rushing
That's T-Martinez's junior year. I would say he had his head on straight and would have done well in this offense.
A. Martinez in 2018 was the only season comparable in passing stats with about half the rushing yards.
stats do not show his change in running style. he still had good runs, but he ran differently, he ran scared of getting hit. Almost straight up and down.. AM started doing this after his freshman year, too.
Think that is the key. The better his protection is the better his confidence!
I will say again that I believe the issue is really with the snaps. This offense is based on quick decision timing. the 1-2 seconds it took to jump up and catch the ball, then readjust his eyes down the field and try to make a play after the D has had a chance to react. The bubble screens is a favorite whipping point for me. Part of the reason those did not work last year was poor center exchanges. if the RB has to stop in the flats and wait to bed found instead of catching the ball on the move the D has a chance to react. That play thrown even a second late gets blown up. All the blocking is set up for that ball to come out in the first 1-2 seconds before the D sees it.
I agree with this. In a precision-timing offense like this the QB has to have his eyes downfield and make a decision in a hurry. It is much harder to run the offense efficiently if he wastes 1-2 seconds catching a high or low snap.
It was frustrating watching this last year because we saw this was an issue in the 2019 spring game, and in the videos of the 2019 fall camp practices there were many snaps that were off yet it never got fixed until about a third of the way through the season. IMO this is a practice issue. I know Frost wants to run a lot of reps in practice and holds off on correcting mistakes until afterward but bad snaps is probably something that should have been addressed in the moment, otherwise it never gets fixed.
