Film study: What makes new LSU quarterback Joe Burrow so special

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BATON ROUGE, La. — It’s nearly impossible to evaluate the tape of a college quarterback with 39 career pass attempts. But you don’t need that many throws to see why LSU’s coaches fell in love with graduate transfer quarterback Joe Burrow.

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The numbers show why. Burrow completed 15 of 22 pass attempts (68 percent) for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns. By comparison, Haskins and third-string quarterback Tate Martell combined to go 14 for 35 (40 percent) with 148 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.

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This ball is a dart. Burrow takes his dropback, stands clean in a pocket folding in around him and fires an accurate pass 35 yards through the air over three defenders for a 50-yard score. This is a testament to quality mechanics and reading the defense

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There’s not much to dissect here. Like the other touchdown, Burrow sets his feet and shows off his accuracy from the pocket against single coverage. This time he throws about 45 yards in the air and puts the ball in a position where only his receiver can get to it

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So, obviously, deep balls are in Burrow’s arsenal. But he’s also capable of making some of the more mundane throws that benefit a team just as much. Take a look at his progression on a crossing route from earlier in the spring game.

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Hey, speaking of options…

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Here’s one of his first throws from the Maryland game, an illustration of how strong his arm is, but also something he could’ve done better.

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