Quote:We haven't been able to throw the deep pass because our coaches know the protection isn't capable of allowing the play time to develop. Even on 5 step drops, the pass protection has failed. Consequently our passing game is limited to short and quick slants and out patterns.

 

Regards...................the Chiefjag

 

 

Chief just stop it. Our passing game is more limited by the QB then by the O-line. Is has been shown that even with time Gabby breaks down. Etdavis has a great post.

 

Gabbert had these same problems at Mizzou and nothings changed since then. Until we have a QB that poses a legit threat to go downfield the defenses wont back off. It wont matter how strong the line is they can only block so many at a time and teams arent rushing 3 and 4 every down as some like to make it seem. They are Blitzing and sending at least 5 and sometimes 6 or 7 people play after play without fear of being burned deep.

 

Funny thing to think about is Leftwich.Slow as dirt with bad footwork. He couldnt move an inch in the pocket yet somehow he wasnt mauled and our o-line wasnt exactly great in pass protect back then either. Why? Because defenses knew he would put the ball over the top and make them pay.

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