NFL on Yik Yak | the AR Problem is simply that he has the arm of a hypothetical QB God, and a great athlete too. But 70% of the QB position (adjusting for increase of ‘mobile/dual threat’ QBs in today’s game) is done in the brain, his timing/reads/aim are still so poor

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the AR Problem is simply that he has the arm of a hypothetical QB God, and a great athlete too. But 70% of the QB position (adjusting for increase of ‘mobile/dual threat’ QBs in today’s game) is done in the brain, his timing/reads/aim are still so poor

Anonymous 6w

His timing and reads could be a lot worse tbh. I think his main issue is that he can hit a helicopter flying a mile above his head but can’t hit a pickup truck that’s 10 yards away from him

Anonymous 6w

Did someone say hypothetical?!?

Anonymous 6w

He never developed those “Football IQ” skills because he didn’t play enough college ball. He was so insanely athletic that he waltzed through high school using pure athleticism. He barely played in college so didn’t gain much there. By time he got to the NFL, he hit a point where he can’t out-athleticism defenses but doesn’t have any of the “Football IQ” skills to help him

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Anonymous 6w

AR is good at deep shots, running, and avoiding sacks but struggles with leading his receivers horizontally, mechanics, staying healthy and throwing on the run.

Anonymous

#1 6w

I get what you’re saying and I generally agree, he could be worse, we’ve certainly seen far far worse than AR. but I think the difference you pointed out is commensurate of the same intrinsic problem. An “okay” ball thrown at great depth, aka a 50/50 ball, increasingly favors the offense every yard it travels, unless you’re looking at multi-coverage or a top 10 CB/DB. AR gets bailed out by above average receiving, but short yardage throws/def. reads are the bread and butter of gridiron football

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Anonymous

OP 6w

The Colts receivers are not good, they’ve constantly struggled at catching the ball, even Alec Pierce who was the most consistent at times struggled with catching the ball. It’s why they drafted Tyler Warren to hopefully give AR a good consistent receiver.

Anonymous

mr.orangutan 6w

As a Colts watcher it was not my takeaway from the previous season that the receivers weren’t good; I can certainly agree with the year-end statistics that support they underperformed compared to the rest of the league. Tyler Warren absolutely was brought on to provide consistent yard for gain, there’s no debate about that. I still believe my previous comment stands that the talent on the receiving core overcame large deficits in the passing play directing them

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Anonymous

OP 6w

Lemme explain more. The receivers struggle with catching consistent but they are decent/good route runners. I however don’t like Pittman and don’t think he fits well with the type of offense they run.

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mr.orangutan 6w

appreciate the explanation— I’d wanted to rearticulate the importance of ‘24 Colts route running in mine, but ran out of characters, lol. I actually sympathize with the Pittman take! I thought highly of his potential but felt he was somewhat wasted in that offense. I think we definitely share competing ideals on the degree to which AR helped/hurt that offense, but I otherwise agree with your more specific take on the receiving core

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Anonymous

OP 6w

Yeah I don’t think AR is perfect but I also don’t think the Colts have done a good job at developing AR. I hope for AR’s sake he’s able to go to the Rams and get developed by McVay and sit behind Stafford for a year or two.

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mr.orangutan 6w

agreed that McVay’d/LA be the perfect landing spot for him; such a highly experienced coaching staff, McVay the QB whisperer he is lol, and some savvy WRs he can develop alongside