Drake Maye has arrived . . .

[NFL Mystique]

Hannah Storm still going strong.

Orlovsky is one of the best analysts on ESPN. He guy watches tape over and over. And is able to provide in depth analysis.

 

[n1997y]

That's more years than some of us old timers have left.

Well now we’ve got a reason to stick around

 

[sambam94]

just came here to say how Maye's passes seem so effortless. It doesn't even look like he's stepping into his throws. It's like his motion is like he's playing a soft game of catch. I'm assuming because his arm strength is so good, he just doesn't need to be extra "effort" to get the ball there? I hope I describe this well. I haven't seen anything like this.

 

[Triumph]

just came here to say how Maye's passes seem so effortless. It doesn't even look like he's stepping into his throws. It's like his motion is like he's playing a soft game of catch. I'm assuming because his arm strength is so good, he just doesn't need to be extra "effort" to get the ball there? I hope I describe this well. I haven't seen anything like this.

Maye has the power to reach long targets, but also with touch to where the throws aren't bullets.

He is always trying to puch the ball downfield and rarely tentative.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Hannah Storm still going strong.

Orlovsky is one of the best analysts on ESPN. He guy watches tape over and over. And is able to provide in depth analysis.

Orlovsky nailed the Maye analysis before he was drafted, he said he was going to be a superstar in the NFL.

 

[Huckleberry1]

just came here to say how Maye's passes seem so effortless. It doesn't even look like he's stepping into his throws. It's like his motion is like he's playing a soft game of catch. I'm assuming because his arm strength is so good, he just doesn't need to be extra "effort" to get the ball there? I hope I describe this well. I haven't seen anything like this.

His progress over the course of this season has been remarkable. If they can create the best interior OL in football everyone else is screwed. As long as he can step up in the pocket he's going to be deadly. And even when they get pressure inside he's able to break out and take off, but when the interior pocket is clean you're done. He's learned how to come off his first read, keep his eyes downfield under sure, and check down to the open man.

 

[Uptown]

 

[RobertWeathers]

Maye has the power to reach long targets, but also with touch to where the throws aren't bullets.

He is always trying to puch the ball downfield and rarely tentative.

Right. I'm sure he has but I can't recall at anytime this year he has thrown an Elway-esque heater.

All this throws have perfect spirals and just the right touch, arc, and velocity.

You can't teach that.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Right. I'm sure he has but I can't recall at anytime this year he has thrown an Elway-esque heater.

All this throws have perfect spirals and just the right touch, arc, and velocity.

You can't teach that.

He throws effortlessly
Watching the Falcons game and Penix
He had to wind up to get the ball there in a hurry

 

[The Gr8est]

So when are Myles Garrett and Fred Warner FAs?

 

[KCSVEN]

just came here to say how Maye's passes seem so effortless. It doesn't even look like he's stepping into his throws. It's like his motion is like he's playing a soft game of catch. I'm assuming because his arm strength is so good, he just doesn't need to be extra "effort" to get the ball there? I hope I describe this well. I haven't seen anything like this.

It's wrist mobility/rotation combined with grip.
Posted this before but good analysis why he can throw so effortlessly and accurately. Entire video is great but starting at 6:40 he gets into how he throws and gets into great detail around 8:40.



Here is more on Aaron Rodgers and thus the Drake Maye type of throw. Very similar throwers.

 

[Huckleberry1]

So when are Myles Garrett and Fred Warner FAs?

Garrett sometime in the 2030's, Warner 2030.

 

[TheRainMaker]

49ers are going to go down as one of those teams that should've won Super Bowls in the 2020's. From 2019-2023 they were arguably the most talented roster in the league. Had Shanahan put his ego aside, they win at least 2 by now with Tom Brady. Their window is shutting. By the way, they had Sam Darnold who is now lighting it up again this season. I wonder if they are regretting letting him go?

 

[The Gr8est]

Garrett sometime in the 2030's, Warner 2030.

Wasn’t really serious as I know that Garrett is not a FA for a while, but I think this shows how players are taking notice of Maye, and he is going to be flypaper for free agents in the offseason.

 

[The Gr8est]

I am starting to notice Caleb Williams making plays more and more.

Has he overtaken Daniels as the 2nd best QB from the 2024 draft?

I was always concerned about Daniels physical stature and possibility of being injured more than you would like.

 

[NFL Mystique]

49ers are going to go down as one of those teams that should've won Super Bowls in the 2020's. From 2019-2023 they were arguably the most talented roster in the league. Had Shanahan put his ego aside, they win at least 2 by now with Tom Brady. Their window is shutting. By the way, they had Sam Darnold who is now lighting it up again this season. I wonder if they are regretting letting him go?

Yeah and it will be Shanahan's lasting legacy.

The bottom line is that his team had the ball in SB 54 with like 8 mins left. Up ten. Jimmy G is not Tom Brady. You do not have him air it out when your running game has been great. I remember watching that and knowing it was going to cost them.

SB 58: Bad play calls at the bad time. Once again, ten point lead with the ball. And not deferring in OT was just plain idiotic.

28-3, well IDK. He has company in the blame game there.

When their rebuild soon begins with an average QB making big bucks, he should think about the SB losses to KC everyday.

And yeah, not getting Tom Brady after SB 54 was crazy. No way does Brady miss the passes Jimmy G/Purdy made in those SB and NFC title games.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Yeah and it will be Shanahan's lasting legacy.

The bottom line is that his team had the ball in SB 54 with like 8 mins left. Up ten. Jimmy G is not Tom Brady. You do not have him air it out when your running game has been great. I remember watching that and knowing it was going to cost them.

SB 58: Bad play calls at the bad time. Once again, ten point lead with the ball. And not deferring in OT was just plain idiotic.

28-3, well IDK. He has company in the blame game there.

When their rebuild soon begins with an average QB making big bucks, he should think about the SB losses to KC everyday.

And yeah, not getting Tom Brady after SB 54 was crazy. No way does Brady miss the passes Jimmy G/Purdy made in those SB and NFC title games.

I think they would've won back to backs with Tom Brady. And saying they win 2 is being generous. That team was the perfect situation for Tom Brady would've also brought Gronk and AB. Shanahan is an idiot. I don't mention Lynch because it's not his decision.

 

[ZoisKing]

Stat update:

Passing yards-2836 (1st in NFL)
Yards/attempt-8.9 (2nd)
Completion %-71.9 (1st)
Pass/rush TD-22 (3rd)
QB rating-113.2 (1st)
1st downs-132 (1st)
1st down %-41.2 (1st)
20 yard plays-40 (2nd)
40 yard plays-6 (4th)
W/L record-9-2 (1st)

 

[Lagaffe_07]

Orlovsky nailed the Maye analysis before he was drafted, he said he was going to be a superstar in the NFL.

Wasn’t Orlovski also one of the guys that said that he should sit 2-3 years?

 

[Uptown]