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[Chief X_Phackter]

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Three learning opportunities for Sam...broken down by D Orlovsky

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

https://x.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/17...786789680?s=01

Three learning opportunities for Sam...broken down by D Orlovsky

He needs to trust his arm too. On the first play, the hook on the left (Terry?) is open if he throws early and with power. Seems he lacks a bit of faith he can drive a ball into a small window. The NFL is often about small windows.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

He needs to trust his arm too. On the first play, the hook on the left (Terry?) is open if he throws early and with power. Seems he lacks a bit of faith he can drive a ball into a small window. The NFL is often about small windows.

I very much doubt that Sam lacks the confidence to throw the ball into small windows. Also, I'm certain that he knows more than anyone that he has a very powerful arm. So, I'd look elsewhere for the reason he didn't make a throw.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I very much doubt that Sam lacks the confidence to throw the ball into small windows. Also, I'm certain that he knows more than anyone that he has a very powerful arm. So, I'd look elsewhere for the reason he didn't make a throw.

I actually think it is a confidence thing. Maybe not necessarily confidence in his abilities, but confidence with regard to trusting what he is seeing, and that his guys will make the plays if he just puts the ball on them in time.

It will come with experience and more reps.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I actually think it is a confidence thing. Maybe not necessarily confidence in his abilities, but confidence with regard to trusting what he is seeing, and that his guys will make the plays if he just puts the ball on them in time.

It will come with experience and more reps.

I think there was more pressure on him that realized v. AZ. Season home opener under total new regime, worst team in league, new o-coordinator, many former greats in attendance, etc. I actually think he plays much better soon. Kid has a lot of talent. Interested to see how o plays v. Denver.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

I think there was more pressure on him that realized v. AZ. Season home opener under total new regime, worst team in league, new o-coordinator, many former greats in attendance, etc. I actually think he plays much better soon. Kid has a lot of talent. Interested to see how o plays v. Denver.

That is a very valid point. The pressure was definitely on for them to win that game, and for him to do well. Nothing for AZ to lose, but if we had lost...

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I actually think it is a confidence thing. Maybe not necessarily confidence in his abilities, but confidence with regard to trusting what he is seeing, and that his guys will make the plays if he just puts the ball on them in time.

It will come with experience and more reps.

That's where I was coming from. Its not his overall confidence and particularly his arm strength, its that what he sees in that moment. He needs to trust that what he's seeing is a good opportunity and therefore he should throw it. Not look for a sure thing. Trust that if he has to throw an imperfect pass (i.e. more inside on a hook to keep the ball out of the DBs reach) then his receiver will adjust.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

That's where I was coming from. Its not his overall confidence and particularly his arm strength, its that what he sees in that moment. He needs to trust that what he's seeing is a good opportunity and therefore he should throw it. Not look for a sure thing. Trust that if he has to throw an imperfect pass (i.e. more inside on a hook to keep the ball out of the DBs reach) then his receiver will adjust.

Agreed. He needs to read the defense pre snap and get the ball to the appropriate WR as they setup their route.
Seems like he knows what the problem is. Hopefully he can make the adjustment.