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Looks MUCH improved. A really good sign for this line, especially considering the Patriots blitzed around 40% of the time.
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I felt they did noticeably better than last year. It wasn't all-world, but better. It seemed most of the pressure came from blitzes; I'd like to see Tua improve on recognizing the blitz earlier.
Edit: And before you people come at me, talking about Jones not seeing Brandon on that blitz, I don't care about Jones.
The naked boot plays were problematic in that a defender was immediately in Tua's face which puts him in a tough spot. Think we need to be a little more careful with those.
Given the lack of run game and need to pass to move the ball at all the overall protection was decent, I think someone posted a ranking earlier reflecting middle of the pack in the league so again decent but can certainly hope for improvement.
Given the lack of run game and need to pass to move the ball at all the overall protection was decent, I think someone posted a ranking earlier reflecting middle of the pack in the league so again decent but can certainly hope for improvement.
Light years better than last year already. Some play calling put Tua right in the line of fire, and on some others he didn’t help himself enough. Gotta work on that stuff.
I expected improvement based on who McD hired at OC and OL.
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Ya kinda felt like we were forcing the naked boot to much. Which was kinda strange as in PS we ran more regular boot to Tua's left and was very good at it. Maybe a case of a first time coach trying to be too sneaky? Overall the OL looked better, minus a couple wiffs/miscommunication on the interior, which lead to sacks/hits.
Understand what you are saying, but Tua, at some point, has to be able rely on the Oline to pick up the blitz, even if/when he does recognize it.
What do you expect him to do? Check out of the play?
When teams blitz, it should be a golden opportunity to gash them, and make them pay. No, I'm not going to hang that on Tua. That's 80% an Oline issue, IMO.
Now, when it breaks down around him, he needs to get rid of the damn ball. He needs to have more situational awareness. That's my biggest bitch about Tua in Sunday's game. Not an errant throw here and there. Not missing an open guy, when it was his third read. That stuff happens.
Now, to address those who say "we won. Just be happy".
I am happy that we won, and do not have an issue with our QB play overall. That doesn't mean that I can't/shouldn't critique things that can be better. I'm positive the coaches, and players, are doing exactly that. For me, these discussions (when rational) are part of the enjoyment of the game. I realize there are those who aren't all that rational. The best thing to do with that type is just not engage. It is hard sometimes.....lol
Of course, with @circumstances , it's hard all the time.......
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This only proves the eye test correct. Mac Jones had a lot of time to throw and make plays. He still couldn't.
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They’re going to have to minimize those naked boots. Teams are going. Yo be ready for that.
I’m sure there are variations of that McD is waiting to exploit.
But it puts undue pressure on the QB IMMEDIATELY
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This is true, teams that don't bite will be in Tuas face the moment he turns
A lot of that will disappear, or at least be mitigated, if/when we can establish some semblance of a reliable running game. I didn't count, but it didn't seem like we ran much PA, and didn't sell it all that well when we did.
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Like your avatar, maybe he will get his shot.