But the play where he threw back to the left across his body and got the pass interference call, the way he stepped to the right out of the pocket before he threw that ball, I thought that was somewhat impressive. You don’t see a lot of very young quarterbacks making that throw or even trying to. No it’s quite possible that he got very lucky with the pass interference, but it looks like he put the ball in a position where only the receiver could get it and that might just be a pretty smart deal. Based on some of his other plays tonight I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt on that one.
RE: We haven't seen moves like those since Jesse Palmer! Â
on Gallman's TD run. Put himself between the defender and Gallman so no contact was needed. Savvy, savvy football.
He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
Thankfully, #53 for Detroit made a professional courtesy decision for Kyle's sake. As fans, we love the initiative to see a player out blocking that shouldn't, but Shurmur should absolutely pat Kyle on the backside with an "Atta-boy" while coaching him to never do it again.
In a real game, #53 should have taken out the QB. If the QB wants to block, they do not have the in-game protections that rules normally protect a QB. We can all agree that the QB is the most important position on the field. As a defender, if you can eliminate a key player, it will leave your team with a competitive advantage. Not to say a player should take a cheap shot or play the game with illegal hits, but if your starting QB wants to block then be prepared for the hit.
on Gallman's TD run. Put himself between the defender and Gallman so no contact was needed. Savvy, savvy football.
He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
Thankfully, #53 for Detroit made a professional courtesy decision for Kyle's sake. As fans, we love the initiative to see a player out blocking that shouldn't, but Shurmur should absolutely pat Kyle on the backside with an "Atta-boy" while coaching him to never do it again.
In a real game, #53 should have taken out the QB. If the QB wants to block, they do not have the in-game protections that rules normally protect a QB. We can all agree that the QB is the most important position on the field. As a defender, if you can eliminate a key player, it will leave your team with a competitive advantage. Not to say a player should take a cheap shot or play the game with illegal hits, but if your starting QB wants to block then be prepared for the hit.
I think QBs getting out on blocks, if nothing more than to just get in the way, is much more common that you think it is...
I am still not too confident in his long term future but at least he improved after last weeks awful performance.
Lauletta on the other hand is beginning to get me excited. I have this weird gut feeling about this kid that I never had with Webb, Nassib, Bomar, etc. Going from Richmond to the NFL is a huge jump but Lauletta does not look out of place at all. While his arm strength isn't great it is better than I expected. When he sets his feet he gets enough zip on his passes. It will be fun watching this kid develop over the next couple of years under Shurmur. We MIGHT have something here.
to Lauletta's play action fake that set up his run: he had the entire DL and two Lions' LBs moving to their left as he seemed to tuck the ball into Simmons' (I think he was hurt after) or Martin's gut and pulled it back. Without that the open space that yawned wide outside the RDT area would not have happened.
I like Lauletta's intangibles, too bad he didn't stick a couple of those long passes into the open receivers.
Tend to question that (taking off and running immediately):
- he was behind the 2nd/3rd string OL
- that is to say, the predictability of those OL creating a meaningful pocket is rather slim
- he did take off a number of times, but I thought he had gone through his progressions and then tucked the ball in
- you have no idea whether the receivers were blanketed or open, as the camera angles did not reveal that
- when receivers were open on longer patterns, he got the ball off, hitting one (Shepard) and missing on a couple, overthrows
- so he, unlike Webb, is not allowed to be "amped up"?
I did not like the pick because I didn't think he had the arm strength to play at Metlife during the winter months. His arm looked much stronger at the senior bowl and during the preseason. I am hoping that he can continue to add a little velocity as he matures and maybe the Giants have their next QB.
not going to predict as to your last clause (way too early and way too many things can happen, good and bad), but recall at draft time there was some really good back and forth on BBI between the pure arm-strength proponents and those who said timing of release of the ball in conjunction with timing of the pattern can be significant equalizers.
Steve Longa reportedly suffered a torn ACL while trying to chase down #Giants QB Kyle Lauletta on his TD Run. He had been impressing Matt Patricia, no surprise given #Patriots and #Rutgers pipeline. nj.com/giants/index.s… #lions #patsnation #lionscamp #rfootball
not going to predict as to your last clause (way too early and way too many things can happen, good and bad), but recall at draft time there was some really good back and forth on BBI between the pure arm-strength proponents and those who said timing of release of the ball in conjunction with timing of the pattern can be significant equalizers.
I remember it well. Lauletta's arm is stronger than guys like Pennington, Keenum, and Watson and they have played well despite the lack of arm strength. If Lauletta is going to develop into a solid starting QB then he needed to go to a place where he could sit on a bench for 2 years and develop. He landed in an ideal situation. I didn't remember arm strength being a concern for Tom Brady but apparently a big reason he fell so far was because of his perceived lack of arm strength and athleticism. It will be fun to watch him develop over the next couple of years.
not going to predict as to your last clause (way too early and way too many things can happen, good and bad), but recall at draft time there was some really good back and forth on BBI between the pure arm-strength proponents and those who said timing of release of the ball in conjunction with timing of the pattern can be significant equalizers.
I remember it well. Lauletta's arm is stronger than guys like Pennington, Keenum, and Watson and they have played well despite the lack of arm strength. If Lauletta is going to develop into a solid starting QB then he needed to go to a place where he could sit on a bench for 2 years and develop. He landed in an ideal situation. I didn't remember arm strength being a concern for Tom Brady but apparently a big reason he fell so far was because of his perceived lack of arm strength and athleticism. It will be fun to watch him develop over the next couple of years.
Honestly, I think more great QBs had average arm strength than great arm strength.
in that shot. Follow the 10yard line up to the white stripe on the wall next to the water cooler. That's me in the front row seat with white 13 jersey.
I wanted to trade down with Buffalo and take him with their second first-round pick. When we got him in the fourth (!) I was mighty pleased. He's got the goods.
Also impressive is him keeping 2 hands on the ball and tucked away. He does some of the little things. He also doesn't panic in a dirty pocket. Papa pointed out in both broadcasts how he protects the ball and escapes pressure.
I think Plax might have something to say about that.
He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
His throws look accurate to me.
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He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
His throws look accurate to me.
I thought accuracy was his strength
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He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
His throws look accurate to me.
I thought accuracy was his strength
It was all a smoke screen coming out of college. Run and shoot here we come ...
On the Bachelor?
Yep. He left the game after that play and didn't return.
Wasn’t Scott Brooner (sp?) 17. I know Jeff Rutledge was. I’m too lazy to look it up.
Who are the "Jets QB Darnold cultists," you troll?
He would have made the tackle, if his knee had held.
He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
Thankfully, #53 for Detroit made a professional courtesy decision for Kyle's sake. As fans, we love the initiative to see a player out blocking that shouldn't, but Shurmur should absolutely pat Kyle on the backside with an "Atta-boy" while coaching him to never do it again.
In a real game, #53 should have taken out the QB. If the QB wants to block, they do not have the in-game protections that rules normally protect a QB. We can all agree that the QB is the most important position on the field. As a defender, if you can eliminate a key player, it will leave your team with a competitive advantage. Not to say a player should take a cheap shot or play the game with illegal hits, but if your starting QB wants to block then be prepared for the hit.
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on Gallman's TD run. Put himself between the defender and Gallman so no contact was needed. Savvy, savvy football.
He may not throw accurately or powerfully, but he has a feel for the game.
Thankfully, #53 for Detroit made a professional courtesy decision for Kyle's sake. As fans, we love the initiative to see a player out blocking that shouldn't, but Shurmur should absolutely pat Kyle on the backside with an "Atta-boy" while coaching him to never do it again.
In a real game, #53 should have taken out the QB. If the QB wants to block, they do not have the in-game protections that rules normally protect a QB. We can all agree that the QB is the most important position on the field. As a defender, if you can eliminate a key player, it will leave your team with a competitive advantage. Not to say a player should take a cheap shot or play the game with illegal hits, but if your starting QB wants to block then be prepared for the hit.
I think QBs getting out on blocks, if nothing more than to just get in the way, is much more common that you think it is...
But I like the effort...
Lauletta on the other hand is beginning to get me excited. I have this weird gut feeling about this kid that I never had with Webb, Nassib, Bomar, etc. Going from Richmond to the NFL is a huge jump but Lauletta does not look out of place at all. While his arm strength isn't great it is better than I expected. When he sets his feet he gets enough zip on his passes. It will be fun watching this kid develop over the next couple of years under Shurmur. We MIGHT have something here.
Nice vibe to have out there after last year's weird juju
I like Lauletta's intangibles, too bad he didn't stick a couple of those long passes into the open receivers.
And that’s the strength of coming from a pro style offense in college, IMO.
Too many times Lauletta got out of pocket and immediately tucked the ball and started to run instead of looking downfield
not impressed. .. Webb look way more solid and in control of offense.
- he was behind the 2nd/3rd string OL
- that is to say, the predictability of those OL creating a meaningful pocket is rather slim
- he did take off a number of times, but I thought he had gone through his progressions and then tucked the ball in
- you have no idea whether the receivers were blanketed or open, as the camera angles did not reveal that
- when receivers were open on longer patterns, he got the ball off, hitting one (Shepard) and missing on a couple, overthrows
- so he, unlike Webb, is not allowed to be "amped up"?
I did not like the pick because I didn't think he had the arm strength to play at Metlife during the winter months. His arm looked much stronger at the senior bowl and during the preseason. I am hoping that he can continue to add a little velocity as he matures and maybe the Giants have their next QB.
Steve Longa reportedly suffered a torn ACL while trying to chase down #Giants QB Kyle Lauletta on his TD Run. He had been impressing Matt Patricia, no surprise given #Patriots and #Rutgers pipeline. nj.com/giants/index.s… #lions #patsnation #lionscamp #rfootball
I remember it well. Lauletta's arm is stronger than guys like Pennington, Keenum, and Watson and they have played well despite the lack of arm strength. If Lauletta is going to develop into a solid starting QB then he needed to go to a place where he could sit on a bench for 2 years and develop. He landed in an ideal situation. I didn't remember arm strength being a concern for Tom Brady but apparently a big reason he fell so far was because of his perceived lack of arm strength and athleticism. It will be fun to watch him develop over the next couple of years.
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not going to predict as to your last clause (way too early and way too many things can happen, good and bad), but recall at draft time there was some really good back and forth on BBI between the pure arm-strength proponents and those who said timing of release of the ball in conjunction with timing of the pattern can be significant equalizers.
I remember it well. Lauletta's arm is stronger than guys like Pennington, Keenum, and Watson and they have played well despite the lack of arm strength. If Lauletta is going to develop into a solid starting QB then he needed to go to a place where he could sit on a bench for 2 years and develop. He landed in an ideal situation. I didn't remember arm strength being a concern for Tom Brady but apparently a big reason he fell so far was because of his perceived lack of arm strength and athleticism. It will be fun to watch him develop over the next couple of years.
Honestly, I think more great QBs had average arm strength than great arm strength.
F*cking Matrix. Dude literally breaks defenders ankles. OK knee. Yikes.