Pressure on Etling

I agree completely. I don’t think the receivers are being coached up to run crisp routes and hit their spots. I think that’s a big part of Etling not trusting the receiver to be there on breaks and spot throws. So he waits to see them open and even looks them down. Brennan’s int was due to poor route.

I think our only chance are some perfectly timed back shoulder passes, I just don't know if our receivers can sell it. Ole Miss killed us with it a few years ago. With Etling lack of arm strength, we need to get creative.

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He is under a lot of pressure

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Not really. Go watch the Miss State and UF games.

He really isnt under that much pressure. He simply tucks and runs the second he sees his first read isnt wide open

Etling's main issue is that he can't throw on the run.

Whenever he is able to take his drop and fire the ball on time, he throws a dime.

Amy time he has to move around the pocket or escape the pocket, he sails the ball or short hops it.

Etling has a tendency not to release the ball quickly in anticipation of a receiver's route - this could be due to a variety of factors that aren't on him but, generally, you want quicker reads and anticipation leading to quicker releases.

Etling has a tendency not to trust the pocket and appears not to trust that stepping up -or even moving laterally- can extend the passing play.

And did LSU run much play action off the jet sweep - can't remember...