Zach Strief: Erik McCoy is on his way to becoming one of NFL’s top centers

jeanpierre · 05-27-2021, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by gosaints1

It’s a fair point, and one I understand, but see differently..., and ‘Pass opening up the run’? I doubt that. 31 other NFL teams knew that all they had to do was squat inside 20 yards bc as even the future first ballot Hall of Fame QB recently stated when going through his progressions:

1) “I can’t make that throw”

2) “I can’t make that throw”

3) “I can’t make that throw”

4) “I KNOW I can’t make that throw”

As our greatest QB aged, he no longer was able to make the throws needed, either bc of year long injuries or simply aging. The last few years, the pass most definitely did not open up the run. The running game was good for three reasons.

1) Alvin Kamara

2) Latavius Murray

3) An effective run blocking Offensive Line.

Brees getting the ball out quickly almost always meant a dump out in the flat to Kamara, or an out route inside ten yards..., and the entire league knew it. Sometimes it amazes me at the amount of success the Saints have had, in spite of Mr. Brees recently. Not meaning to disparage him, truly I’m not, but he was done. We saw it clearly the last year. But it’s my belief it’s been snowballing for several years now.

And with the field not as stretched, completion percentage, down and distance conversion, as well as yards after contact have all taken a hit...

gosaints1 · 05-27-2021, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

And with the field not as stretched, completion percentage, down and distance conversion, as well as yards after contact have all taken a hit...

Agreed, but completion percentage has either slightly increased or actually gone up bc of Drew choosing the gimme of a dump off instead of the incomplete or interception when pushing the ball downfield.

I’ll say it again, for the ten millionth time, it amazes me as to the level of success the Saints have had when starting a QB who, after the season stated he was healthy only one game, and couldn’t make the throws needed.

And THAT is why I am so optimistic wrt the future of the team sans DB#9. It’s a good team, a very good team.

05-27-2021, 07:40 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Zach Strief: Erik McCoy is on his way to becoming one of NFL’s top centers Originally Posted by gosaints1 It’s a fair point, and one I understand, but see differently..., and ‘Pass opening up the run’? I doubt that. 31 other NFL teams knew that all they had to do was squat inside 20 yards bc as even the future first ballot Hall of Fame QB recently stated when going through his progressions: 1) “I can’t make that throw” 2) “I can’t make that throw” 3) “I can’t make that throw” 4) “I KNOW I can’t make that throw” As our greatest QB aged, he no longer was able to make the throws needed, either bc of year long injuries or simply aging. The last few years, the pass most definitely did not open up the run. The running game was good for three reasons. 1) Alvin Kamara 2) Latavius Murray 3) An effective run blocking Offensive Line. Brees getting the ball out quickly almost always meant a dump out in the flat to Kamara, or an out route inside ten yards..., and the entire league knew it. Sometimes it amazes me at the amount of success the Saints have had, in spite of Mr. Brees recently. Not meaning to disparage him, truly I’m not, but he was done. We saw it clearly the last year. But it’s my belief it’s been snowballing for several years now. And with the field not as stretched, completion percentage, down and distance conversion, as well as yards after contact have all taken a hit... gosaints1 likes this.

05-27-2021, 09:43 AM	#2
gosaints1 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 576	Re: Zach Strief: Erik McCoy is on his way to becoming one of NFL’s top centers Originally Posted by jeanpierre And with the field not as stretched, completion percentage, down and distance conversion, as well as yards after contact have all taken a hit... Agreed, but completion percentage has either slightly increased or actually gone up bc of Drew choosing the gimme of a dump off instead of the incomplete or interception when pushing the ball downfield. I’ll say it again, for the ten millionth time, it amazes me as to the level of success the Saints have had when starting a QB who, after the season stated he was healthy only one game, and couldn’t make the throws needed. And THAT is why I am so optimistic wrt the future of the team sans DB#9. It’s a good team, a very good team. jeanpierre likes this.
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