Re: Luck so far
1. I recently saw something on NFL network where they talked about the way the Redskins were designing plays that helped RGIII get easy completions. Since they are so good at running the ball, they are able to design plays that basically cuts the field in half and giving him 1-2 reads. Luck has the entire playbook open to him.
2. Griffin is playing much more efficiently and with better poise than Luck. Yes Luck has looked good in 2-min drills, but he's looked pretty pedestrian in the past two 3rd qtrs. He routinely throws behind receivers, and yes some of his balls flutter. Griffin on the other hand has done a great job at limiting turnovers, and hitting receivers when they're open. Both have looked great on the run however.
3. Luck has good arm strength. Maybe not elite arm strength, but he can fit throws into tight windows. No his deep ball isnt as impressive as Griffin's, but Griffin hasn't shown a consistent ability to zip the ball into tight coverage as much as Luck because he's normally throwing a screen, a short slant across the middle, or a deep bomb after play-action. When throwing the deep ball, protection has to be very good. Griffin has been allotted time to stand in the pocket and throw down field following play action. Aside from last weeks TD pass to Hilton, Luck hasn't had good enough protection to sit and look deep very often. The few times he has, he's made some good throws, and he's made some bad ones. But a lot like Brady, Manning, I don't think Luck is a deep down field passer as much as he's a "seam" thrower. A guy who will be able to dominate on passes in the 15-30 yard range. Griffin on the other hand is a home run threat every time he drops back, but can he squeeze a pass into tight windows, in front of the safety but over linebacker, is the question.
So far Griffin has played a lot better than Luck, statistically. And maybe I'm a pessimist but I'm near as impressed with what he's done so far as a lot on this board. But I'm not stupid either lol. To say Luck is Chad Pennington 2.0 is kind of crazy (Esp because Chad NEVER threw anything longer than 30-40 yards) Once he gets more consistent on his short throws (surprisingly, he's less accurate on short throws than he is on his deep ones) these 300 yard games could quickly turn into 350 yard, monster games.
As far as Griffin is concerned, I think a lot on here try to hate on the guy in an attempt to justify the Luck selection. Griffin has played very well, and seems to be on the fast track to stardom. Yes he has it a bit easier due to the offensive scheme, offensive line, and the threat of a running game. But the guy is still a rookie and has a triple digit QB rating. Give him some credit also.
1. I recently saw something on NFL network where they talked about the way the Redskins were designing plays that helped RGIII get easy completions. Since they are so good at running the ball, they are able to design plays that basically cuts the field in half and giving him 1-2 reads. Luck has the entire playbook open to him.
2. Griffin is playing much more efficiently and with better poise than Luck. Yes Luck has looked good in 2-min drills, but he's looked pretty pedestrian in the past two 3rd qtrs. He routinely throws behind receivers, and yes some of his balls flutter. Griffin on the other hand has done a great job at limiting turnovers, and hitting receivers when they're open. Both have looked great on the run however.
3. Luck has good arm strength. Maybe not elite arm strength, but he can fit throws into tight windows. No his deep ball isnt as impressive as Griffin's, but Griffin hasn't shown a consistent ability to zip the ball into tight coverage as much as Luck because he's normally throwing a screen, a short slant across the middle, or a deep bomb after play-action. When throwing the deep ball, protection has to be very good. Griffin has been allotted time to stand in the pocket and throw down field following play action. Aside from last weeks TD pass to Hilton, Luck hasn't had good enough protection to sit and look deep very often. The few times he has, he's made some good throws, and he's made some bad ones. But a lot like Brady, Manning, I don't think Luck is a deep down field passer as much as he's a "seam" thrower. A guy who will be able to dominate on passes in the 15-30 yard range. Griffin on the other hand is a home run threat every time he drops back, but can he squeeze a pass into tight windows, in front of the safety but over linebacker, is the question.
So far Griffin has played a lot better than Luck, statistically. And maybe I'm a pessimist but I'm near as impressed with what he's done so far as a lot on this board. But I'm not stupid either lol. To say Luck is Chad Pennington 2.0 is kind of crazy (Esp because Chad NEVER threw anything longer than 30-40 yards) Once he gets more consistent on his short throws (surprisingly, he's less accurate on short throws than he is on his deep ones) these 300 yard games could quickly turn into 350 yard, monster games.
As far as Griffin is concerned, I think a lot on here try to hate on the guy in an attempt to justify the Luck selection. Griffin has played very well, and seems to be on the fast track to stardom. Yes he has it a bit easier due to the offensive scheme, offensive line, and the threat of a running game. But the guy is still a rookie and has a triple digit QB rating. Give him some credit also.
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