(10-30-2023, 11:47 AM)jagshype Wrote:

(10-30-2023, 11:18 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: I thought he did very well vs zone in the latter half of last year at times. 
Seemed adept at finding Zay, Kirk and Engram in the soft spots when defenses gave him that. 
Do you have anything statistically showing he has struggled vs zone?

Nothing statistical.
To me, hes just not making the right read vs zone consistently, his arm gets him out of trouble, some would argue its the correct read since he can make the throw. 
But taking the first level throw on 2nd and 10 over the 2nd level throw where it takes an elite throw to get it there on time, is the correct move in the long run.

Nothing thats not fixable with experience. Theres times were he just needs to slow down and diagnose, and that comes with time and experience. Gotta remind myself, this is only year 3 and with no glaring issues that will hold him back.

I see what you are saying. 
I have definitely seen games where he has a chip on his shoulder about not taking the easy ones. 

Probably why his play from last season sprang to mind. he was taking the safer ones a bit more often at that time. 
( he also didn't have #0)

Have definitely seen him "hero" too many this season and I think he may gain some control over that.
It really seems to me he has a stronger desire this year to prove the doubters wrong for both he and his receivers. 
Like he's taking the noise a bit too personally. Which is human/normal. 

Anyway - when facing zone - would be good to see him take what he's given more consistently, but some of those hero balls... wow!  Throwing off script, off balance, no pocket, under pressure, and still making the tough one get there.

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