gambino97
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I know a lot has been written about the WRs and even Smith, but I love what I am seeing from Keyshawn. Every week, it shows a flash of something this team has not had consistently since AR12's freshman year: a WR the defense has to respect/fear. Again, its just been flashes and we won't know for sure until he starts getting meaningful reps, but these two plays stood out against Pitt......
Play 1: 2nd & 10, Miami 25
I believe at this point, the offense has bogged down tremendously and allowed Pitt to hang around, despite the 14-3 score. King has thrown 2 picks. Miami lines up in 4 wide, with Smith being at the bottom of the screen. Smith comes inside and makes a tough catch, knowing the safety is bearing down.
What you may not have noticed is, if Smith breaks this tackle, this is probably a TD as their is no defender within 10 yards of him? If the two WRs at the top of the screen do more to force the safety to roll coverage that way or hesitate even a step, thats a house call. You replace Brevin/Mallory for Hodges in this play, this ends differently potentially (note: I believe Hodges is a player; coaches need to give this kid some touches man).
Play 2: 1st & 10, early 3rd quarter- Harley TD
Harley scores for sure. great job by King for stepping up into the pocket, avoiding some pressure and not panicking despite the DL getting constant pressure during the game. Harley makes a good catch, regains his balance and scores.
But lets look at the formation and players again. 3 x 1 formation with the bunch to the short side. The bunch includes Harley, Mallory and young Mr. Keyshawn. Lo and behold, it is Keyshawn, not Mallory, not Harley who takes the double team, leaving Mallory open on a 7 and Harley WIDE ***, Elementary school open, up the sidelines. We know the result....King had two very open options and actually chose the tougher of the two throws on the play.
Going fwd, I would love to see more bunch formations as they seem to result in net positives for the offense every time out. Hopefully Keyshawn, Redding and some of the other pups continue to grow in this offense. I know this is a very LIMITED sample size, but Keyshawn, looks to be earning the respect of defenses based on MY very amateur film review LOL....
Play 1: 2nd & 10, Miami 25
I believe at this point, the offense has bogged down tremendously and allowed Pitt to hang around, despite the 14-3 score. King has thrown 2 picks. Miami lines up in 4 wide, with Smith being at the bottom of the screen. Smith comes inside and makes a tough catch, knowing the safety is bearing down.
What you may not have noticed is, if Smith breaks this tackle, this is probably a TD as their is no defender within 10 yards of him? If the two WRs at the top of the screen do more to force the safety to roll coverage that way or hesitate even a step, thats a house call. You replace Brevin/Mallory for Hodges in this play, this ends differently potentially (note: I believe Hodges is a player; coaches need to give this kid some touches man).
Play 2: 1st & 10, early 3rd quarter- Harley TD
Harley scores for sure. great job by King for stepping up into the pocket, avoiding some pressure and not panicking despite the DL getting constant pressure during the game. Harley makes a good catch, regains his balance and scores.
But lets look at the formation and players again. 3 x 1 formation with the bunch to the short side. The bunch includes Harley, Mallory and young Mr. Keyshawn. Lo and behold, it is Keyshawn, not Mallory, not Harley who takes the double team, leaving Mallory open on a 7 and Harley WIDE ***, Elementary school open, up the sidelines. We know the result....King had two very open options and actually chose the tougher of the two throws on the play.
Going fwd, I would love to see more bunch formations as they seem to result in net positives for the offense every time out. Hopefully Keyshawn, Redding and some of the other pups continue to grow in this offense. I know this is a very LIMITED sample size, but Keyshawn, looks to be earning the respect of defenses based on MY very amateur film review LOL....