Did you watch that Ballard of Mayfield that was posted? It was a good watch and explained that Mayfield’s mechanics help contribute to the pressure by taking longer than most QBs to finish his drop back and results in a deeper drop back that gives edge rushers easier angles to rush the passer
I’ll be honest and say I don’t know nearly enough about QB mechanics to really comment on its ramifications. @I’mWithDan @AZ_ did you either of you watch the video? Any commentary about if this is changeable at this point or if it’s something that just has to be accepted (the guy in the video basically said at this point it’s set in stone)
Is the solution as easy as running more play action, or is it somehow more complex?
I think a lot of Mayfield's problems are just footwork. And footwork can be fixed or corrected to a large degree. Quickening a drop, setting your feet quicker, squaring to your target......they're all things that can be easily repped and corrected, it is just about a coach making it a priority and drilling it in to Baker with a combination of reps / results.
Mayfield could also use a coach that teaches more disciplined sliding and climbing in the pocket. Our offensive line isn't good but Baker has made things worse by leaning on some old college habits. There have been times where sliding left or right and resetting or climbing to allow the OL to flush the pressure out the backside would have bought time and throwing windows to make a play.
One of the things a lot of young QB's run in to, with early success, is getting a little sloppy with things like footwork and pocket movement. They get too confident in their ability and need a coach to steer them back on track. I think the issue this year has been that Freddie isn't a good PC and I'm not sure Lindley is any good either.
There's enough data and enough film out there on Baker to drive home that this is, pretty glaringly, a coaching issue. Obviously the player is executing some bad habits and should share some blame but it is garden variety stuff that any good QB developer could wring out of him IMO.
Is the solution as easy as running more play action, or is it somehow more complex?
Gross performance today.
I mean Carolina would love that, being as they are most likely cutting newton.Trade Baker for Cam Newton.
This is a ban worthy post if genuineTrade Baker for Cam Newton.
This is a ban worthy post if genuine
Yeah, i dont want either one
Oh shut up.