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Why Does Daniels Get Sacked So Much

Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:12 am
Posted by Scientific73
Metro Atlanta
Member since Jan 2014
723 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:12 am
I didn't realize they are at the top of the SEC for sacks allowed. With all that being said, I love how the young O-Line has developed. I just didn't realize Daniels had been sacked THAT much.
Posted by DJFord
Arabi
Member since Oct 2022
458 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:13 am to
He holds on to the ball too long and rarely throws it away.

Eta Don’t know why the downvotes. It’s not debatable. Kelly says it. How many times did he throw the ball away against Bama?
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 9:24 am
Posted by TFS4E
Washington DC
Member since Nov 2008
13182 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:13 am to
Young OL and sometimes he runs but doesn’t get back to the LOS. Counts as a sack.

ETA: I have the game on in the background now. At about 4:25 left in the first JD tries to run and gets pushed out 2 yd behind the LOS - Borné says To’oto’o is credited with the sack, loss of 2 yd.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 9:16 am
Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
47465 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:13 am to
OL is still raw, but developing. He was holding the ball way too long - especially the first 5-6 games of the season. Also, he likes to run...many of the sacks are -1 and -2 yarders.
Posted by Ash Williams
South of i-10
Member since May 2009
18147 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:13 am to
He can sometimes hold onto the ball too long. But the way that he’s been making his decisions to run or pass lately, I’m not making any complaints
Posted by RedPop4
Santiago de Compostela
Member since Jan 2005
14410 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:14 am to
Slightly slower reads; remember anytime a QB is tackled behind the line, it is recorded as a sack. So even on designed runs, if he is hit and dropped in the backfield, it is counted as a sack.
Posted by LSUGent
Member since Jun 2011
2025 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:15 am to
Mainly indecisive in the passing game and holding it to long. Also when he escapes the pocket and starts to run, if he is tackled behind the line of scrimmage it’s a sack, so those numbers are going to be slightly inflated some.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41634 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:15 am to
quote:

Young OL

This is the most exciting thing about this team in my opinion. Everyone is so freaking young and look how good we are. If we can lock down the players and get them to commit to staying at LSU, we will be an absolute crushing monster in college football.
Posted by Ping Pong
LSU and UVA alum
Member since Aug 2014
5354 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:16 am to
Even after all the lost yards from sacks he has over 600 rushing yards. So he makes up for it
Posted by BlackPot
Member since Oct 2016
2064 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:19 am to
He doesn't throw the ball away much. And he's also a scrambling qb, he's going to have that stat.
Posted by clamdip
Rocky Mountain High
Member since Sep 2004
17894 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:19 am to
I think one of his weak points is still there -- he doesn't have a great feel for the pocket, moving up and keeping his eyes downfield at the same time, for instance.
Posted by lsufb1912
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2021
5965 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:19 am to
He was sacked 4 times against Ole Miss for -16yds, but he ran for 121 yds/3TDs.

He was sacked 6 times against Bama for -15yds, but he ran for 95 & 1TD.
Posted by FLObserver
Jacksonville
Member since Nov 2005
14472 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:20 am to
As good as a scrambler as he is his pocket presence is terrible. I have seen him literally move right into the defender numerous times when the pocket moves. Burrow was one of the best in the pocket Daniels is below Avg in the pocket.
Posted by The Real Drooby
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
1454 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:20 am to
When he is sacked he is wrapped up or tackled no vicious blind side hits causing fumbles
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67590 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:20 am to
Early in the game he ran towards the bama sideline and instead of throwing it away he took a 2 yard sack...to me that was not a true sack. I actually think our line has played great in the last 3-4 games.
Posted by DJFord
Arabi
Member since Oct 2022
458 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:20 am to
quote:

Mainly indecisive in the passing game and holding it to long.


This is why we start so slow. Once we fall behind or the game is on the line, his adrenaline kicks in and he plays on instinct, which is what he should always do. He overthinks early on.

He’s trying to avoid interceptions.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 9:33 am
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166323 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:21 am to
its a pretty easy choice deciding between a few more sacks or a few more int's. Its a delicate balance. Year 2 in system and year 2 growth of his rapport with WR's and improved OL play will be huge.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67590 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:23 am to
quote:

He was sacked 6 times against Bama for -15yds, but he ran for 95 & 1TD.


does being sacked count as a rushing attempt?
Posted by DJFord
Arabi
Member since Oct 2022
458 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:25 am to
Yea it sucks.

I think he’s the best runner of any qb in the nation. Or that I’ve seen. Great instincts and quick as lightening.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 9:26 am
Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
3537 posts
Posted on 11/8/22 at 9:25 am to
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JD tries to run and gets pushed out 2 yd behind the LOS


This has started to stand out to me more and more when he does this. I don't know why he doesn't throw the ball away in those situations. This turns a 3rd and 5 into a 3rd an 7 or 8.

ETA: I'm talking specifically about when has scrambled toward the sideline and isn't going to get the corner. Instead of surrendering himself and casually stepping out of bounds, just flip it out of bounds and save to 2-3 yard loss. There is no risk in that scenario. If the defender is on his heels or if he doesn't feel 100% confident, sure hold onto it.
This post was edited on 11/8/22 at 10:58 am
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