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Posted on 12/4/13 at 2:45 pm
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Posted on 12/4/13 at 2:47 pm to DelU249
Haven't noticed. I'll look next time.
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:03 pm to DelU249
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Drew doesn't hit that deep ball in stride like he used to
like the one to stills for a td against dallas, he underthrew it and stills adjusted...I have noticed this since 2010. I'm not sure of the completion percentages but it just doesn't look like it used to
I can think of so many balls in 06, 07, 08, and 09 where he hit it right on the money, but the last few years he seems off
anyone else notice this
You are correct. I think some of it is a result of him throwing to wide open WRs...he seems to intentionally play it safe. Keep in mind, he's completing a high percentage of those throws...just not in stride.
But, for everything he is great at, he's doesn't have great tremendous accuracy downfield. Luckily for us, he's so good at processing information and understanding the game, it doesn't affect his performance much.
This post was edited on 12/4/13 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:18 pm to DelU249
I tend to agree with you.
However, in some cases, an under throw works in the receivers favor.
However, in some cases, an under throw works in the receivers favor.
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:24 pm to DelU249
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I can think of so many balls in 06, 07, 08, and 09
I bet you can, stud
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:34 pm to DelU249
As much as people hate to agree with this, even someone with the worse homer shades can see it. He has under thrown quite a few deep balls this year. A lot more than previous years for sure. It may not show on a stat for completions down field but it's obvious just watching.
Posted on 12/4/13 at 3:44 pm to DelU249
Deep Passing (QB)
Using our target location data, we’ve selected passing attempts that traveled 20 yards or more in the air. From that sample we offer a look at typical passing numbers as well as Attempt Percentage (number of deep passes relative to all attempts) and show the QB’s Accuracy Percentage on such throws. Whether you are looking to see who is going deep most often or who has been most successful at it, we’ve got the numbers here.
Example: In 2009, Drew Brees finished with the 10th-most Deep Pass attempts (63; Philip Rivers and Peyton Manning tied with 73 at the top), but his 1206 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 58.7 Accuracy Percentage on deep passes all led the league.
Past Deep Passing leaders (by Deep Accuracy Percentage):
2008: Kurt Warner (ARZ) 58.7% on 46 attempts
2009: Drew Brees (NO) 58.7% on 63 attempts
2010: Vince Young (TEN) 54.3% on 35 attempts
2011: Aaron Rodgers (GB) 60.7% on 61 attempts
2012: Colin Kaepernick (SF) 60.6% on 33 attempts
Using our target location data, we’ve selected passing attempts that traveled 20 yards or more in the air. From that sample we offer a look at typical passing numbers as well as Attempt Percentage (number of deep passes relative to all attempts) and show the QB’s Accuracy Percentage on such throws. Whether you are looking to see who is going deep most often or who has been most successful at it, we’ve got the numbers here.
Example: In 2009, Drew Brees finished with the 10th-most Deep Pass attempts (63; Philip Rivers and Peyton Manning tied with 73 at the top), but his 1206 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 58.7 Accuracy Percentage on deep passes all led the league.
Past Deep Passing leaders (by Deep Accuracy Percentage):
2008: Kurt Warner (ARZ) 58.7% on 46 attempts
2009: Drew Brees (NO) 58.7% on 63 attempts
2010: Vince Young (TEN) 54.3% on 35 attempts
2011: Aaron Rodgers (GB) 60.7% on 61 attempts
2012: Colin Kaepernick (SF) 60.6% on 33 attempts
This post was edited on 12/4/13 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 12/4/13 at 4:17 pm to DelU249
his arm is noticably weaker
Posted on 12/4/13 at 6:16 pm to DelU249
I agree with the OP.
In the last 3 or so years, his deep balls are thrown a yard or two short.
In the last 3 or so years, his deep balls are thrown a yard or two short.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 12:45 am to DelU249
You're correct. I've noticed this in the past two years. It's as if he's throwing the ball a half-second too late.
It happens to all of them.
It happens to all of them.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 6:29 am to DelU249
thing is hes not quite the same but hes real close--just slightly less accurate which leads to one or two plays per quarter different--means alot when u have no running game
This post was edited on 12/5/13 at 6:30 am
Posted on 12/5/13 at 8:11 am to DelU249
Someone posted some stats a couple weeks ago, with graphics. It showed Brees as one of the most accurate deep ball passers, if not the tops.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 4:35 pm to DelU249
Disclaimer: I think Drew Brees is one of the top 3 QBs in the NFL and am ecstatic he is the Saints QB.
With that said, I agree wholeheartedly that his deep passes have been thrown short more regularly lately. However, I don't think it is because of a lack of arm strength. I actually think it is because he has been late on more throws than has normally been the case over the past few years. I don't think his late release has been confined to deep throws but that is when they are most obvious as an easy TD can become an incomplete pass or a shorter completion. But I think he has been late on some of the shorter throws as well.
I still have full confidence in Drew and the Saints even after the asswhooping Seattle put on us.
Just my two cents.
With that said, I agree wholeheartedly that his deep passes have been thrown short more regularly lately. However, I don't think it is because of a lack of arm strength. I actually think it is because he has been late on more throws than has normally been the case over the past few years. I don't think his late release has been confined to deep throws but that is when they are most obvious as an easy TD can become an incomplete pass or a shorter completion. But I think he has been late on some of the shorter throws as well.
I still have full confidence in Drew and the Saints even after the asswhooping Seattle put on us.
Just my two cents.
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