Posts tagged Pocket Presence

Tuesday (Wee) Morning Thoughts on Blaine Gabbert

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One of the few times Blaine Gabbert stepped into a throw this year like he used to. Photo by Kegelthedog.

Scared. That’s how most will characterize Blaine Gabbert’s performance from the pocket on Monday Night Football. It’s how I see it.

It’s hard not to see it this way after watching several of Gabbert’s rookie performances. When the rookie throws the ball, even from a reasonably clean pocket, he doesn’t follow through by shifting his weight forward. Instead Continue reading →

Pocket Presence

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Philip Rivers is a standard setter when it comes to making throws in a tight pocket. Photo by Nathan Rupert.

One of my first blog posts was  Losing Your Football Innocence: 10 Things to Develop A More Critical Eye. It stresses the importance of studying NFL players and using them as a standard for evaluating college talent. Many of my peers who study games agree that while you’ll be hard pressed to find a college quarterback that performs just like an NFL veteran in his prime, it’s good to judge these prospects according to pro standards.

What you’re seeking isn’t an exact match technique for technique. You’re looking for enough moments Continue reading →