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My main concern is the passing game

Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:14 am
Posted by Tigernomics
Member since Jan 2024
1209 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:14 am
I know we can’t expect them to make every catch but damn man. Leavitt wasn’t accurate and the receivers couldn’t catch worth a flip.

It’s week one so there is time and I believe it will get better. But they need more work.


The team looks great, just need to clean it up on passing and catching and we will be firing on all cylinders.

Can’t expect to run the ball on everyone when they start stacking the box and leaving receivers on man.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
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Member since Jan 2005
83141 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:14 am to
We can get that fixed against LaTech.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
117967 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:16 am to
Leavitt is coming off injury, so I give him a slight pass on being rusty.

Tipped passes are a concern.

Receivers dropped a number of catchable balls.. That's said, Clemson's Dbacks were probably the one bright spot for them.
Posted by roguetiger15
Member since Jan 2013
17828 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:16 am to
Leavitt could have been more consistent but he did throw some dimes out there. There was a couple that he threaded the needle on some 10-out routes and his touch passes were pretty good too.
Posted by FreddieMac
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
25093 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:17 am to
Not a concern but Lovett seems to throw off his back foot a lot.
Posted by liquid rabbit
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Member since Mar 2006
65176 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:19 am to
We must complain about something!

It's in our DNA!
Posted by misey94
Member since Jan 2007
36685 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:19 am to
The positive is that he closed well in the passing game. His last two drives were much better. Wilson has a bad drop, but other than that, Leavitt was more accurate and the passing looked like it finally settled into a groove.

Build on that starting right in the first quarter vs Tech and we’re good.
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
83444 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:21 am to
I think theyll gel a bit, but what i noticed was alot of balls batted down. That was my main concern. Have to look more at leavitt’s arm slot
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
292070 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:21 am to
Posted by canyon
MM23
Member since Dec 2003
22533 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:21 am to
Least of my concerns. Lane said it’s correctable and I believe him.
Posted by Festus
With Skillet
Member since Nov 2009
86159 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:22 am to
Just watch the improvement from week 1 to 2. Lane will fix that easily. Most of it I would bet was nerves and the delay. Conditions were still wet.

They’ll be what we expect them to be once they settle in. Leavitt will improve. And backup and QB3 are studs as well.
Posted by supersaints9
Colleyville,Tx
Member since Dec 2009
20432 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:22 am to
quote:

Receivers dropped a number of catchable balls.


THIS …

Our QB ran for over 100 yds and 2 tds and threw for over 260 and another td but the OP that started this thread isn’t happy?? LMAO


Edit …sorry I forgot to add that this was done IN 3 QUARTERS
This post was edited on 9/6/26 at 8:28 am
Posted by TigerFanFromBama
Pike Road, AL
Member since Mar 2015
5013 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:23 am to
Im not worried about it at all tbh... not with Kiffin and Weis running the show.

They will figure it out and have it running like a well oiled machine in due time.
Posted by Tigerstark
Parts unknown
Member since Aug 2011
7218 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:25 am to
Not concerned but there are a few things worth mentioning -

SLs release is pretty slow, allowing DL better opportunity to get their hands up.

WR won’t keep dropping or they won’t be the guy playing.

A few were really close but underthrown by a foot allowing defender to make a play.

Offense is just getting started. And when there are deficiencies I have full confidence the staff knows how to work on them.

Posted by Beau Fontenot
Memphis
Member since Oct 2018
1061 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:26 am to
Some of the batted balls appeared to be an arm angle issue. Easy fix.
Posted by wahoocs
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2004
25438 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:26 am to
When you’re QB is an established part of your running game, he doesn’t have to be that accurate

His passing lanes are going to be wide open. Teams can’t even fill the gaps with run blitzes for fear of the QB getting outside

You MAKE them react instead of forcing the action, and you keep them running til they’re out of gas. Leavitt won’t need Burrow’s level of precision
Posted by BK785
Member since Feb 2013
3915 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:27 am to
LSU had 355 passing yds last night, I don't see a problem. You should be happy that the LSU offense looks like it can be a well balance attack, LSU also rushed for 309 yds. No matter the opposition, that is a very balanced attack and looked like they did everything they wanted on offense.
Posted by BayouCowboy
Member since Dec 2012
16895 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:29 am to
quote:

Leavitt is coming off injury, so I give him a slight pass on being rusty.

Tipped passes are a concern.

Receivers dropped a number of catchable balls.. That's said, Clemson's Dbacks were probably the one bright spot for them.

He does have a lower release point sometimes that lends itself to tipped balls. Timing will come with game reps since he missed the spring and is working with all new WRs. I'm not concerned. You can't teach this dude's competitiveness. It may not always be pretty, but Leavitt is a relentless competitor. Just don't get hurt.
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
10604 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:37 am to
It was week 1 with a qb coming off of an injury and missed some spring practice

He looked batter as the game went along. And his WRs didnt help

Some of this will get better as timing improves. Also expect Wright to get more time with the 1s
Posted by Asleepinthecove
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2023
2332 posts
Posted on 9/6/26 at 8:39 am to
The only thing I wasn’t happy with was the few drops from the starting WR’s. The one confident thing I have with LK as our coach is if you continue to drop passes, someone else will get an opportunity and Phillip Wright made a case that he should be in the starting 4. This isn’t BK’s team, where you get unlimited opportunities because of your seniority.
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