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Superman33

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Wait, am I understanding this right? He refused to play? Like he just refused to go on the field when his number was called? Sounds like a bad attitude problem unless it’s part of a bigger story

That is exactly how I read the situation. An ESPN article didn't exactly say it was "why", but it did mention he was leading the Panthers in like all receiving categories (but like, come on, it is the Panthers) before being traded this year to the Ravens. Since then he has like 6 catches and a ridiculously low snap count. Sounds like he is just real pissed about his playing time since being traded there.

My brother in Christ, Hurts a field general? Am I reading this right?

Hurts is horrendous at everything a field general QB needs to do

I feel like his major issue is he doesn't seem to throw anyone open, like he doesn't throw with anticipation. The WRs usually seem to be already standing in place when he throws them the ball to them. He waits until they are finished their route before throwing. This video is pretty annoying, but it does show why someone like Purdy has had success despite limited physical tools.



I don't think I've ever witnessed a Hurts throw such as that. Throwing it to a spot and trusting your guy is going to get there, not waiting to confirm someone got open before pulling the trigger.
 

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This offense doesn't throw to spots. Tua throws to the most spots in the NFL because that's what the scheme asks him to do. It's his biggest strength. Still wouldn't pay him.

The list of QBs that has been reasonably argued to be elite or whatever other tag you would like to add to it this century without being able to exploit coverages in the middle of the field has one name on it -- Russell Wilson. That's the concern. One guy has done it and he had a unique for his time ability to Tarkenton around back there AND threw the best deep ball in football to leverage it.

There are plenty of scheme criticisms to go to here. I do not understand why Hurts is rushing outside the Tackles. That's not what he can do. If you go back to game time from Sunday, they ran him inside the Tackles and I was applauding it. That's a much, much better way to leverage his abilities.
 
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This offense doesn't throw to spots. Tua throws to the most spots in the NFL because that's what the scheme asks him to do. It's his biggest strength. Still wouldn't pay him.

The list of QBs that has been reasonably argued to be elite or whatever other tag you would like to add to it this century without being able to exploit coverages in the middle of the field has one name on it -- Russell Wilson. That's the concern. One guy has done it and he had a unique for his time ability to Tarkenton around back there AND threw the best deep ball in football to leverage it.

There are plenty of scheme criticisms to go to here. I do not understand why Hurts is rushing outside the Tackles. That's not what he can do. If you go back to game time from Sunday, they ran him inside the Tackles and I was applauding it. That's a much, much better way to leverage his abilities.
He came within 8" of scoring a 15 yard TD running between the tackles. It's like watching the Flyers- even the dummies like me can see what works and what doesn't. Like...come on
 

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That is exactly how I read the situation. An ESPN article didn't exactly say it was "why", but it did mention he was leading the Panthers in like all receiving categories (but like, come on, it is the Panthers) before being traded this year to the Ravens. Since then he has like 6 catches and a ridiculously low snap count. Sounds like he is just real pissed about his playing time since being traded there.



I feel like his major issue is he doesn't seem to throw anyone open, like he doesn't throw with anticipation. The WRs usually seem to be already standing in place when he throws them the ball to them. He waits until they are finished their route before throwing. This video is pretty annoying, but it does show why someone like Purdy has had success despite limited physical tools.



I don't think I've ever witnessed a Hurts throw such as that. Throwing it to a spot and trusting your guy is going to get there, not waiting to confirm someone got open before pulling the trigger.

Is it about throwing to spots, or is it about timing? If you hit the window, it sure looks like you're "throwing someone open" or "throwing with anticipation", but really you're just following directions. Throwing even a quarter second later in the NFL is the difference between your target being covered or being open when the ball gets there off a change of direction or in a soft spot of a zone. These windows are built in to the scheme.

But Jalen can't execute well this well. He processes too slow, he's too antsy in the pocket, and he can't quickly progress through his options.
 
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There are plenty of scheme criticisms to go to here. I do not understand why Hurts is rushing outside the Tackles. That's not what he can do. If you go back to game time from Sunday, they ran him inside the Tackles and I was applauding it. That's a much, much better way to leverage his abilities.
Said that at the beginning of the season. Hurts has lost some lateral quickness and can't beat defenders to the sideline, but he's elusive and runs like a power back inside.
 

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But Jalen can't execute well this well. He processes too slow, he's too antsy in the pocket, and he can't quickly progress through his options.
Is this really true or is it the scheme? Wonder what Hurts would look like in an AR offense.
Imagine if they ran more RB screens, had a slot receiver who could get separation, etc. Dotson is a disappointment, one Howie move that hasn't worked out.
They don't use Barkley enough in the passing game, not just screens but how often do they throw to him on a wheel route - isolate him on a LB.

A lot of the passing game is now coming off the running game, pound the ball then take a deep shot.

The other problem is Goedert, his routes seem to be crossing or outside, how often do they send him up the seam? That used to be a bread and butter play, as well as the TE settling into the holes in the zone (the Chad Lewis, I got 5.0 speed but I can smell the weak spot in a zone defense special).
 

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