On the subject of Austin Davis, if anyone is curious as to why Davis hasn't had any issues with batted passes to this point despite not being the tallest QB...look at his throwing motion and release point. He's actually similar to Drew Brees in this regard in that his release point is ABOVE his helmet. Here's a picture of right before the ball leaves his hand...so it actually leaves his hand at a slightly higher point.
Exactly where most of Bradford's passes were thrown. Get over it. That has to have more to do with offensive design than QB play. I mean you can't tell me that if a play is designed to stretch the field he is not leading the receiver but instead throwing to where - as would be the case - where the receiver WAS. Not happening. Those stops and outs are designed plays and you can see him throw the ball before the receiver gets to the designated spot. You can live anyway. A couple of the misses really looked like miscommunication. You could tell by the back and forth between Davis and the receiver after the play. You don't miss a receiver by that far if you are throwing to where he IS. Basically, I call bullshit. I would agree that he needs more time in real games with his receivers though.He tends to throw it where the receiver IS instead of where he is GOING, that is my point I guess, that I am trying to make. There are several examples of it Sunday, or maybe he's just not used to all of the receivers yet. We shall see.
At any rate, that is what stuck out to me.
I'm not going to get into mechanics and all that but I've seen lots of NFL and college QBs throw in person. Davis has plenty of zip on his passes when he needs it. Also during warm ups there was no comparison between he and Keenum. So if arm strength is your big indicator, and Davis doesn't have enough for you.... Keenum ain't exactly an upgrade. What I saw were accuracy issues at times and balls simply getting away from him. But seriously, the kid has had very little real game play and overall, he showed that we could be doing much worse than AD. He is strong in the pocket and can extend plays with his feet.
Some of those passes were where they HAD to be WHEN they had to be. It always amazes me when I go to a live game how honestly congested the field of play really is. It all seems so open on TV. You're always left wondering how a QB missed a certain receiver. Watching it live though you get a real idea how small and fleeting these windows of opportunity truly are.
So you can't even give him credit for one throw, LOL.
He tends to throw it where the receiver IS instead of where he is GOING, that is my point I guess, that I am trying to make. There are several examples of it Sunday, or maybe he's just not used to all of the receivers yet. We shall see.
At any rate, that is what stuck out to me.
Most of those misses were miscommunication....which is to be expected with a guy with limited time and practice and just as importantly making in game adjustments.Exactly where most of Bradford's passes were thrown. Get over it. That has to have more to do with offensive design than QB play. I mean you can't tell me that if a play is designed to stretch the field he is not leading the receiver but instead throwing to where - as would be the case - where the receiver WAS. Not happening. Those stops and outs are designed plays and you can see him throw the ball before the receiver gets to the designated spot. You can live anyway. A couple of the misses really looked like miscommunication. You could tell by the back and forth between Davis and the receiver after the play. You don't miss a receiver by that far if you are throwing to where he IS. Basically, I call bullcrap. I would agree that he needs more time in real games with his receivers though.
That is a very good description.lacking but not insufficient
And I disagree with you on another point but I'll keep that to myself for now.
Arm strength aside and you're right he doesn't have the strongest arm in the world. What was most impressive was his composure in the pocket. And that he isn't afraid to let it go downfield. The kid has balls. Quick decision making and accuracy trump strength.
I love you man I realize you might think Bradford will return and I would like nothing better, but I will bet on history and feel very strongly the future Ram Quarterback is currently in the collegiate ranks.