| FTBL Continuing the conversation on QB improvement in '08...

[TerryP]

Greg McElroy made a comment the other day that I've heard JPW make a few times as well. Putting it in layman's terms the QB was responsible for reads, yes, but responsible for seeing the entire field while looking for the open receivers.

So, imagine we are putting 3 receivers and a TE into the passing formation. While our QB is dropping back he didn't have what I would call a "progression pattern" he was supposed to follow. He was responsible for watching both wide-outs, the slot and the TE within a few seconds. Seeing both sidelines is a talent and a task I think you can see as difficult on any QB.

Enter this new system...

Picture the same set. In this example we'll have a WR wide right, TE on that side with two receivers on the left (one in the slot.) The WR on the right side playing a post route.

I make this example because McElwain has a set progression read pattern for the QB's that he's instituted. In this example,

First look, slot.
Second look, wide out to the left.
Third, crossing pattern by the TE.
Fourth, post pattern by the wide out on the right.

Result? I think you can put it together. But, what I feel we see less of next year is people talking about the QB's locking on to a specific receiver.

If anything, set progression reads are going to make the QB's job easier...and therefore should lead to better productivity.

 

[Guest]

This would only support my belief that the slot players and the TE are going to be the break out players this year. A defense will allow quick slants to the slot or dump passes to the TE all day, before giving up the "explosive" homeruns. Slot-shots get the ball out quick, which helps the OL and the QB. "inside" passing is preferred by a defense as well, as support in more near. Who would not take 5-6 yards on a 1st down hook or slant all day long? And lets not forget the screens that we has seen. the Slot sliding in behind blockers will help as well. YAK will be a big factor, and we are recruiting well for this.

 

[Guest]

I think just about everyone expects the TE's and slots to be factor. I expect to see a better flow in the O.
This O should be a big help to the qb's and general offensive play. Spent some time watching the Fresno Offense from last year...we should see a lot of different people catching the ball this year.

 

[Guest]

JPW with Coach Mac's new scheme. (More of the same that has been said)

http://www.realfootball365.com/index.php/articles/alabama/11245

 

[TerryP]

JPW with Coach Mac's new scheme. (More of the same that has been said)

http://www.realfootball365.com/index.php/articles/alabama/11245

From that article discussing Applewhite in his QB role at Texas...

"He was someone who used his brain more than his brawn when manning the offensive helm, making split-second decisions and tending to use the whole field when making decisions."

Which ended up leading to another QB taking his job. If that approach didn't lead to consistent results when MA was under center why did he think it would lead to consistent results in a situation of rebuilding an offensive approach?

To add one thought to that...

One of his problems as OC was using too much brain and not enough instinct which is one of the reasons you saw Saban yelling, "Call the play Major" in the head sets during games.

Curious Weezy, where did you come across that site? They sure seem to be a couple of months behind on their articles. The one with the Clemson logo...the one with the Auburn logo...things discussed long before spring ball.

 

[Guest]

They've had a few articles, this most recent being the 4th since the start of May, regarding Alabama. They don't necessarily "break" news but they speak on things that are being discussed here so its nice to read what others are saying. To answer your question, I just found them while searching for Alabama football articles.

 

[RTRGrad2006]

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Sometimes I wonder if JPW is a little too short to see his receivers and routes better.

 

[Guest]

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Sometimes I wonder if JPW is a little too short to see his receivers and routes better.

Definitely a possibility. I like to see shorter qb's roll out more similar to Drew at NO.

 

[jocephus8179]

This would only support my belief that the slot players and the TE are going to be the break out players this year. A defense will allow quick slants to the slot or dump passes to the TE all day, before giving up the "explosive" homeruns. Slot-shots get the ball out quick, which helps the OL and the QB. "inside" passing is preferred by a defense as well, as support in more near. Who would not take 5-6 yards on a 1st down hook or slant all day long? And lets not forget the screens that we has seen. the Slot sliding in behind blockers will help as well. YAK will be a big factor, and we are recruiting well for this.

Agreed. It worked at the A-Day game with Grant's 75yrd. touchdown reception.