Its almost like there is delayed processingHe waits too long to decide to run.
Its almost like there is delayed processingHe waits too long to decide to run.
(This is where I'd like to say 'I Told You So'...)Milroe often doesn't have a clue where his dump off route is....he also never throws to a hot WR when we all see a blitz coming off the edge, he never sees the blitz until its too late.
Problem is his Running game seems to have slowed down.Reading message boards regarding his pocket presence and his issues with reading the defense, some have suggested that Rees should simplify the offense to suit him. If his first read isn't there, take off and run! I actually think it's a great idea. football at its very essence, is a simple game. Milroe is a fast and physical runner in open space, let him do what he is best at.
Yep, I gave up on what I was saying all season. Folks still want to say Milroe has had remarkable improvement. He's had some improvement, but things like dump off routes, hot routes, blitz pick up, seeing open receivers on intermediate routes.....its just not happening.(This is where I'd like to say 'I Told You So'...)
but at this point, we make do with what we got.
I don't want to spend the off season dreaming of what could have been... Applies to our coaching staff also.
A lot of this is my fault, I expected better.
I would think that any QB should get the ball out by 3 seconds or less to help and prevent from being sacked. Anything over 3 they are not finding the open WR or the QB needs to run or get rid of the ball.Problem is his Running game seems to have slowed down.
I start counting when the ball is centered, by the time I get to 4 Milroe is on the ground. Our OL is not doing their job.
I think he wants so bad to make the big pass play. Then when it's not there, he hesitates.Its almost like there is delayed processing
Good Lord.It seems like the main issues with the sacks and running game are the lack of pre snap reads. There are never any adjustments, it just "here is the play, let's hope it works."
The one positive is Milroe just takes the sack and goes to the next play. He never tries some falling to the ground miracle throw.
Frankly, IMO, he has no running ability - none. Yes, he is fast and big and a good but overrated athlete, but he does not possess the most fundamental RB skills of vision, cutting in the hole, instinctive decision-making, etc. (IMO, RB skills are highly underrated, if not, totally overlooked.) Based on the few read options that I've seen from a good vantage point (I'm an amateur evaluator at bestThe coaches need to make a change at left tackle. He is a spectator on most plays watching the defensive player blow by him and he looks surprised that he got beat. He is to big, clumsy and slow to play the position. If I'm a defensive player opposing him I would be chomping at the bit to run past him for an easy almost guarantied sack because Milroe will only run towards the sideline or backwards.
If we lose another game I say make a change at QB and play Ty or the true freshman the rest of the year to get experience for next year. Give Milroe the option to play running back or receiver where he can use his running ability.
Dear Coach Reese,...
Now, why we can't just lean into the lack of protection and throw a screen over the pressure is a mystery that better football minds than mine can debate. Or maybe that pop pass behind the line JH did so often...something to let our elusive guys get out on the edge and work their magic.
I remember last year when Bryce was injured...JM went in and at times it looked as though he opted to run as soon as he got the ball. After that we heard that he needs to trust his O-line and look downfield. So now he has been coached to relax and read. Sometimes..he needs to run. Especially in 3rd and short. But I imagine..that JM is trusting in more than himself. I did not see or even hear the first half Saturday, but a couple of folks (UT fans) were dancing in joy about 13-0 over Bama. I assumed we were getting our collective butts kicked. In watching some film I have seen that wasn't really the case. Our D was playing tough. There was a fumble, and an interception that was not routine. But you know...in fairness? Their fans love their team like we do ours. They don't understand football is a 60 min game. Not 30. Their Head coach needs to learn that too.Maybe I’m wrong but I think some of that comes from Milroe’s indecisiveness, he hesitates to run a lot of times in the pocket which causes sacks and linemen downfield penalties.
-50 rushing yards in two games for an athlete of his caliber is not going to cut it.
So far the problem with that is most teams have put a spy on him to limit the yards he can get. I'd rather do designed QB runs where there is strategic blocking in place off the LT, RT or between the tackles.Reading message boards regarding his pocket presence and his issues with reading the defense, some have suggested that Rees should simplify the offense to suit him. If his first read isn't there, take off and run! I actually think it's a great idea. football at its very essence, is a simple game. Milroe is a fast and physical runner in open space, let him do what he is best at.
That is the way to run him. If things breakdown it is what it is and he should scramble, but the designed runs for him in the second half of the UTe game we’re excellent.So far the problem with that is most teams have put a spy on him to limit the yards he can get. I'd rather do designed QB runs where there is strategic blocking in place off the LT, RT or between the tackles.
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