BlitzFritz
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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after watching Cassel progress, and correlating it with how BB handled Brady his first year, it appears that the NEP have a strong view on how to develop QBs that is different from many other clubs. why is this no surprise.
here's what i see
1. Try to build his confidence - put him in position to succeed. Keep the scheme simple initially until he has mastered it, then gradually expand. Avoid tremendous gaffes at all cost
(by the way this applies to kickers too. BB handled Gost w kid gloves that first yr)
2. Avoid picks. So throw short passes.
3. Avoid fumbles. IF you feel pressure, dont be afraid to take sack. Its better than Kurt Warner fumbling. Once you get used to the game speed, you will be more confident about how long you can look downfield.
4. Keep telling the kid he is getting better. Focus him on moving from first read, to the second. Extend the pass distance.
This explains the basic playbook, the sacks etc in Cassels early weeks, until he got a feel for the rush. They just told him to take the sack, take care of the ball.
This explains the "game manager" approach to Brady and Cassel in the earlier phases of their development
In contrast, I would observe that other teams have put the weight of the team on the new QBs shoulders. Vince Young of the Titans. Now a psychological melt down. Brady Quinn - asked to win games. Jamarcus Russell.
I dont see too many other teams taking the same approach, namely - start with a simpler set of plays until the QB can master those, then keep opening it up. Avoiding major confidence set backs.
What do you think? Has BB the mad scientist come up with a science to QB development too?
FRITZ
here's what i see
1. Try to build his confidence - put him in position to succeed. Keep the scheme simple initially until he has mastered it, then gradually expand. Avoid tremendous gaffes at all cost
(by the way this applies to kickers too. BB handled Gost w kid gloves that first yr)
2. Avoid picks. So throw short passes.
3. Avoid fumbles. IF you feel pressure, dont be afraid to take sack. Its better than Kurt Warner fumbling. Once you get used to the game speed, you will be more confident about how long you can look downfield.
4. Keep telling the kid he is getting better. Focus him on moving from first read, to the second. Extend the pass distance.
This explains the basic playbook, the sacks etc in Cassels early weeks, until he got a feel for the rush. They just told him to take the sack, take care of the ball.
This explains the "game manager" approach to Brady and Cassel in the earlier phases of their development
In contrast, I would observe that other teams have put the weight of the team on the new QBs shoulders. Vince Young of the Titans. Now a psychological melt down. Brady Quinn - asked to win games. Jamarcus Russell.
I dont see too many other teams taking the same approach, namely - start with a simpler set of plays until the QB can master those, then keep opening it up. Avoiding major confidence set backs.
What do you think? Has BB the mad scientist come up with a science to QB development too?
FRITZ