Captain Checkdown: The quarterbacks who most and least rely on checkdown passes

Thirty3 · 05-30-2022, 10:23 AM

Checkdown comparisons are apples and oranges. I'd rather have the checkdown than an interception. Of course it becomes obvious when a QB becomes a chicken. Happy feet, erratic throws etc. When Reggie left they asked Payton what woud he miss the most and Payton said, the 30 yards on a check down pass. Way too many POSITIVES about a check down to be negative about them, but I do acknowledge some QBs get frightened too soon and use them to the detriment of the Long game and NFL defenses catch on quick.

jeanpierre · 06-01-2022, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Checkdown comparisons are apples and oranges. I'd rather have the checkdown than an interception. Of course it becomes obvious when a QB becomes a chicken. Happy feet, erratic throws etc. When Reggie left they asked Payton what woud he miss the most and Payton said, the 30 yards on a check down pass. Way too many POSITIVES about a check down to be negative about them, but I do acknowledge some QBs get frightened too soon and use them to the detriment of the Long game and NFL defenses catch on quick.

Can't argue with that rationale. Still have to be able to push it deep downfield to keep the defense honest, from collapsing down, but a checkdown can still get you a first down...

05-30-2022, 10:23 AM	#1
Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,255	Re: Captain Checkdown: The quarterbacks who most and least rely on checkdown passes Checkdown comparisons are apples and oranges. I'd rather have the checkdown than an interception. Of course it becomes obvious when a QB becomes a chicken. Happy feet, erratic throws etc. When Reggie left they asked Payton what woud he miss the most and Payton said, the 30 yards on a check down pass. Way too many POSITIVES about a check down to be negative about them, but I do acknowledge some QBs get frightened too soon and use them to the detriment of the Long game and NFL defenses catch on quick. SmashMouth and jeanpierre like this.
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06-01-2022, 10:38 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Captain Checkdown: The quarterbacks who most and least rely on checkdown passes Originally Posted by Thirty3 Checkdown comparisons are apples and oranges. I'd rather have the checkdown than an interception. Of course it becomes obvious when a QB becomes a chicken. Happy feet, erratic throws etc. When Reggie left they asked Payton what woud he miss the most and Payton said, the 30 yards on a check down pass. Way too many POSITIVES about a check down to be negative about them, but I do acknowledge some QBs get frightened too soon and use them to the detriment of the Long game and NFL defenses catch on quick. Can't argue with that rationale. Still have to be able to push it deep downfield to keep the defense honest, from collapsing down, but a checkdown can still get you a first down... Rugby Saint II and Thirty3 like this.
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