(09-16-2024, 10:22 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(09-16-2024, 04:05 AM)Ronster Wrote: Lawrence looks lost out there, he’s playing like a rookie, how much did they pay him?

I wouldn't say that. I think he's learning from the past few years and playing more gun shy if anything while holding onto the football a little bit longer than usual. Two weeks into the season without a turnover is impressive to me. [...]

IMO it looks like Trevor has been TOLD to not throw interceptions throughout the offseason, but it doesn't look he's been SHOWN how to do it.  He hasn't thrown an interception which is a good thing, but it looks like the cost is him hesitating, double-checking his routes, and passing over routes that are semi-open.  Even his bad throws look like he's hesitating throwing the ball, leading to a 'Should I make this this pass?' beat that disrupts his natural timing.

He should be checking the defense pre-snap, overlaying the offensive call on top of it, and developing "keys" that allow him to quickly and safely get through his reads faster and safer.  He also needs to work on manipulating the pocket with his legs while keeping his eyes downfield, even with a below-average offensive line.  I think the sack that he ran into against the Dolphins is a good example of that.

While the run game, as you've mentioned, is working on first down, first down is also the easiest down to throw on.

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