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Breakdown of Anthony Jennings - warning: long
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:47 pm
I want to explore why Anthony Jennings has been incapable of running a semi-productive offense so far this year. In order for a QB to be successful he must initially bring some tools to the table; things that cannot be taught. First and foremost, he must have the physical tools. What physical tools does Jennings lack that inhibits his performance? As far as I can tell he has all the necessities there and his mobility is a bonus. Next a QB must possess the mental capability to learn the offense and be taught to make the correct decisions. Again, it doesn't seem that he doesn't know the offense. He doesn't seem to make terrible decisions either. He doesn't turn the ball over, and I haven't noticed him missing wide open receivers incredibly often (correct me if I'm wrong here). Would Jennings be a successful QB somewhere known for their QB development such as A&M? Or does he have inherent faults that would hold him back anywhere he played?
So let's talk about the second part of this equation. A QB recruit can only bring so much to the table and then the coaches must build upon that. They build upon this with developing the QB to fit the system, and altering the system to put the QB in a position to succeed. To me, Jennings' biggest downfall is his development at LSU thus far and simply not being put in a position to succeed. How many QB's would be successful with the playcalling and OL play we've had so far? What worries me about this is how will it be any different for Brandon Harris? Are we doomed to piss poor QB play with anomalies occurring only every so often?
So let's talk about the second part of this equation. A QB recruit can only bring so much to the table and then the coaches must build upon that. They build upon this with developing the QB to fit the system, and altering the system to put the QB in a position to succeed. To me, Jennings' biggest downfall is his development at LSU thus far and simply not being put in a position to succeed. How many QB's would be successful with the playcalling and OL play we've had so far? What worries me about this is how will it be any different for Brandon Harris? Are we doomed to piss poor QB play with anomalies occurring only every so often?
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Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:49 pm to LSUsuperfresh
Terrible OLine
1940's offense
Inexperience at all skill positions
1940's offense
Inexperience at all skill positions
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:50 pm to LSUsuperfresh
The defense gives up 300+ yards rushing and everyeone blames the QB. I dont get it.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:53 pm to harry coleman beast
I see 1 out of 3 things that are fixable within a decent time period in this situation
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:53 pm to lsuhunt555
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The defense gives up 300+ yards rushing and everyeone blames the QB. I dont get it.
Our O was as vanilla and boring as ever, and they honestly struggled. But I can't for the life of me understand how people have spent the last three days talking about one goddamned skill position (the QB), when the entire O-line plays like shite, the run game is mediocre at best, and the defense is a dumpster fire. They just gave up 570 yards--which is the most of Miles' tenure.
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 7:54 am
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:53 pm to LSUsuperfresh
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I haven't noticed him missing wide open receivers incredibly often (correct me if I'm wrong here).
You're wrong here. Not bashing Jennings but he is certainly not a QB martyr lost to Les Miles' coaching. He needs to play better. Coaches could do more to help him out, but at the end of the day they aren't telling the lineman to get their asses kicked and they aren't telling Jennings to freeze up if his first read is covered.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:55 pm to lsuhunt555
Yeah. Our defense played terrible. That's not something LSU has been battling for years now. If you haven't noticed our complete lack of a consistent passing game and how this just as equally inhibits our ability to win then please just move along.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:55 pm to lsuhunt555
Agreed BUT.....He did miss wide open recievers. Also the 4th down option if he pitches the ball it's a walk in TD and maybe changes the game.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:56 pm to LSUsuperfresh
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What physical tools does Jennings lack
Arm strenght.
quote:
he has all the necessitie
No he doesn't.
quote:
I haven't noticed him missing wide open receivers incredibly often
He missed a few wide open receivers. However he does hit some open receivers. The problem is the window for an open receiver closes very quickly with a less than average release and a weak arm. Jennings does not have the arm strength to make next level or SEC type QB throws. It really that simple. With a quicker release and stronger arm the window of opportunity to hit receivers earlier and on target is larger.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:57 pm to lsuhunt555
IMO, AJ lacks the killer instinct or the it factor if you want to it call that. He's just another team member who can't elevate to be a leader... very comparable to an employee in the corporate world who's neither special nor a game changer.
QB position is special and needs much more than being ordinary.
QB position is special and needs much more than being ordinary.
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:57 pm to harry coleman beast
quote:yep
Terrible OLine
quote:yep
1940's offense
quote:true, but skilled players have shown they can do the deal (in spite of points 1 and 2)
Inexperience at all skill positions
This post was edited on 9/23/14 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:59 pm to GumboPot
So literally our only possibility for success this year and who knows how many more at the most important position on the field lies with Brandon Harris?
Posted on 9/23/14 at 12:59 pm to LSUsuperfresh
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He doesn't seem to make terrible decisions either.
Just because he isn't turning the ball over doesn't mean he isn't making bad decisions. Several times this past Saturday (and in previous games) he tried to force a longer throw to a covered receiver when he had open receivers on shorter routes.
He seems to be stuck in the mode of wanting to always make the big play as opposed to making the smart play.
The best thing a QB can do is move the chains. In that regard, he is suspect.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:00 pm to goatman1419
True the defense gave 300 yards on ground but QB play has been bad. 3 points at half against state and 10 against ULM at half, that's awful
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:00 pm to goatman1419
True the defense gave 300 yards on ground but QB play has been bad. 3 points at half against state and 10 against ULM at half, that's awful
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:01 pm to goatman1419
True the defense gave 300 yards on ground but QB play has been bad. 3 points at half against state and 10 against ULM at half, that's awful
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:01 pm to LSUsuperfresh
I agree with you completely, but you'll get a lot of shite because LSU fans are always looking for their next Messiah.
Mettenberger looked like shite running this offense we are currently running too.
Mettenberger looked like shite running this offense we are currently running too.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:01 pm to LSUsuperfresh
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So literally our only possibility for success this year and who knows how many more at the most important position on the field lies with Brandon Harris?
You can't go wrong with the only other choice we have when the first choice can only give you so much.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:02 pm to LSUsuperfresh
right now Jennings' biggest issues outside playcalling look to be inexperience and accuracy. in that way, he kinda reminds me of Mauck. in his first 7 or so games (SECCG + starts thru UF injury), he only went over 50% completions 2 or 3 times. and this was with Jimbo still calling some screens. next yr, he sets some passing records.
like I said in another thread, both of those issues can be fixed over time, but I don't know that the rest of the circumstances around him give us the luxury of letting him grow up.
everyone anticipated either QB having growing pains, but we thought they'd be doing it with a good running game and potentially dominant OL. obviously, that's not the case, and there's defensive issues to boot.
like I said in another thread, both of those issues can be fixed over time, but I don't know that the rest of the circumstances around him give us the luxury of letting him grow up.
everyone anticipated either QB having growing pains, but we thought they'd be doing it with a good running game and potentially dominant OL. obviously, that's not the case, and there's defensive issues to boot.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 1:03 pm to Mohican
I just want to have hope that someday in the near future we will be able to recruit a QB that will be a strength of our team and not a liability. I'm losing hope that we have the ability to consistently develop QB's
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