@Ring 6
Here it is. Just to be clear and completely transparent. The dumb words/analysis is mine. I didn't find it anywhere but obviously the clips are from Twitter. Just wanted to be clear on that.
I think it's important to go through this stuff to break down narratives, if they exist. Or misconceptions about young prospects. Apologize for the late response. Old excuse but work has been tough. I'll start to write and get caught up in something. Next thing I know its the next day.
Anyway back to Fields. As I understand it you have two concerns. I'll try touch on one in separate post.
1)OSU scheme - I've mentioned this a few times but Haskins & Fields might have been running two different systems. Haskins and others were letting
mesh do the heavy lifting in the passing game. A lot of the time their athletes were simply winning 1 on 1 battles by out racing an opponent across the field. If need be the reads were pretty simple, beat man, sit vs zone.
Or they would run something like this called a "triangle" read I believe. Mesh with a route at the top of the crossers to create a triangle. Basically in front of the QB, coverage and player call doing a lot of the work.
This wasn't the whole case with Haskins and not to say Fields doesn't get open WR's but just an example of how things were different between the two.
Fields is tasked with going through more progressions and working more concepts, sometimes one on either side of the field. Working more vertical stuff, reading coverage/being on the same page with his targets & is able to do a lot more outside the pocket.
I wouldn't say his scheme is hurting him but it's not easy. Young kid, Covid year, one of his years. And he hasn't ever been bad. Some hiccups but he's never been bad. He's run that offense pretty well imo. Again its just tough. He's working from start to finish. Scanning an entire defense most of the time. Multi-level and layering passes in. Side to side, MOF, high/low. A lot of college QB's are making single reads, basically working off their two or three best targets. Half field stuff. Impressive but Fields improved year to year in terms of that stuff. He's doing a lot more than most QB's out there.
Looks kind of familiar
2)As far as tight window passes. Let me show you instead of telling you. He a lot of arm talent and trust it. It's not all world but has everything that constitutes arm talent imo. Accuracy, touch, placement, velocity and ability to change up arm angle.
Here are some NFL passes that require a tight or pretty tight window, ++ placement, touch and accuracy.
https://twitter.com/LukeGrant7/status/1345539220861902850?s=19
Some of my notes on Justin Fields ...
*Toughness* stands out every game! Doesn't flinch at all if a pass is there will stand in and take a shot - he'll shake off multiple defenders, DT types and keep a play going. Taken shots in the pocket, on the move and isn't deterred.
Like his footwork, base and mechanics for the most part. Feet are light, slides, steps up. Shows decent command for the pocket. Confident stepping up standing tall. Isn't afraid of 300+ DT chasing him. Feel could improve but I like his command.
Arm talent is plus. Multiple times a game he has to layer passes over or between defenders. Trust his arm!
Scans across the entire field like a clock. A little hesitant at times but seems confident, smart but could be a little quicker at times. Ask someone smarter about him working hi/low, zone match...
Big time potential on the move. Accurate, confident and legs are ++. Could ve quicker in the pocket but legs can do a lot for him. Comfortable on bootlegs, scrambling and picking up easy or tough yards.
Improve vs blitz, edge pressure before he hits the next level. Make things quicker, help him out getting the ball out quicker - speed everything up both physical and mental. Get him going, on his toes. He need to grow but system isn't his best friend. Quicker! Biggest criticism - get quicker.
Get comfortable in an offense. Progressed year 1 to year 2. Stay in same!?? Ask someone smarter. Good for change or keep evolving?? Growth was there but should it be this tough or does it have to be?
Arm is huge. ++ intermediate + short good deep. All could improve. He could be a monster in the short/intermediate parts bc of velocity and ability to layer passes between coverage/defenders.