Drew's Arm

SapperSaint · 12-03-2012, 09:18 AM

I am in no way saying that Drew is broke. But I agree with what Oak is saying.

Over my many years in the Army I have sustained many injuries. Sholder, knees, back, ect. Most of the year I am in pretty fair shape. However, when I get very active for a long period of time, those injuries start to bother me. Drew isn't a spring chicken anymore. Don't take that as I am saying he is about to head off for the retirement home.

Drew's performance as of late would point to that as being a problem.

We do not run the ball enough. We all know that.

What's the fix? I don't know. It seems as though we start running; the running game is going good, then BAM! It's passes from then on out.

Drew can't keep passing 50+ every game. The tread will get worn out quick.

MatthewT · 12-03-2012, 11:15 AM

Funny you guys are saying this, I too have seen some very noticeable differences recently in his velocity. It simple isn't there a lot of the time. I don't think his arm is shot at this point, but perhaps a few too many hits he has taken this year are catching up to him.

Mardigras9 · 12-03-2012, 11:20 AM

We have reached game 12 and he did have an extended off-season. Just one of the many reasons trending to a tired arm. Short week, alot of attemps, constant pressure, and so on.

TheOak · 12-03-2012, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

We have reached game 12 and he did have an extended off-season. Just one of the many reasons trending to a tired arm. Short week, alot of attemps, constant pressure, and so on.

Due to the lock out there was no off season last year either... Professional athletes train year round regardless of coach or organized team activities.

dizzle88 · 12-03-2012, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Due to the lock out there was no off season last year either... Professional athletes train year round regardless of coach or organized team activities.

And chase took all the snaps in the offseason so drew hasn't got close to over working his arm

We are lucky our receivers battle for the ball, especially that video you posted Oak, Moore put himself on the line for a well under thrown ball

TheOak · 12-03-2012, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

And chase took all the snaps in the offseason so drew hasn't got close to over working his arm

We are lucky our receivers battle for the ball, especially that video you posted Oak, Moore put himself on the line for a well under thrown ball

Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also.

Jamessr · 12-03-2012, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also.

Footage and an offseason will do that to a player.

Mardigras9 · 12-03-2012, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also.

It will be interesting to see what kind of effort there is once we officially don't have a chance.

dizzle88 · 12-03-2012, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also.

That's something coach Payton would be getting in Graham's face for Aswell, if SP was on the sideline graham would learn his lesson real quick

When you learn a curl route the first things they teach you are; quickly breakdown to not let the DB gain ground on you and always come back to the pass incase the DB has made a step on the ball while its in the air

Fundamentals have been killing us this year

SmashMouth · 12-03-2012, 11:24 AM

Is this an attempt to get Chase in this year?

12-03-2012, 09:18 AM	#1
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Drew's Arm I am in no way saying that Drew is broke. But I agree with what Oak is saying. Over my many years in the Army I have sustained many injuries. Sholder, knees, back, ect. Most of the year I am in pretty fair shape. However, when I get very active for a long period of time, those injuries start to bother me. Drew isn't a spring chicken anymore. Don't take that as I am saying he is about to head off for the retirement home. Drew's performance as of late would point to that as being a problem. We do not run the ball enough. We all know that. What's the fix? I don't know. It seems as though we start running; the running game is going good, then BAM! It's passes from then on out. Drew can't keep passing 50+ every game. The tread will get worn out quick.
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12-03-2012, 11:15 AM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Drew's Arm Funny you guys are saying this, I too have seen some very noticeable differences recently in his velocity. It simple isn't there a lot of the time. I don't think his arm is shot at this point, but perhaps a few too many hits he has taken this year are catching up to him.

12-03-2012, 11:20 AM	#3
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Drew's Arm We have reached game 12 and he did have an extended off-season. Just one of the many reasons trending to a tired arm. Short week, alot of attemps, constant pressure, and so on.

12-03-2012, 11:25 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: Drew's Arm Originally Posted by Mardigras9 We have reached game 12 and he did have an extended off-season. Just one of the many reasons trending to a tired arm. Short week, alot of attemps, constant pressure, and so on. Due to the lock out there was no off season last year either... Professional athletes train year round regardless of coach or organized team activities.

12-03-2012, 11:33 AM	#5
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: Drew's Arm Originally Posted by TheOak Due to the lock out there was no off season last year either... Professional athletes train year round regardless of coach or organized team activities. And chase took all the snaps in the offseason so drew hasn't got close to over working his arm We are lucky our receivers battle for the ball, especially that video you posted Oak, Moore put himself on the line for a well under thrown ball

12-03-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: Drew's Arm Originally Posted by dizzle88 And chase took all the snaps in the offseason so drew hasn't got close to over working his arm We are lucky our receivers battle for the ball, especially that video you posted Oak, Moore put himself on the line for a well under thrown ball Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also.

12-03-2012, 11:37 AM	#7
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Drew's Arm Originally Posted by TheOak Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also. Footage and an offseason will do that to a player.

12-03-2012, 11:40 AM	#8
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Drew's Arm Originally Posted by TheOak Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also. It will be interesting to see what kind of effort there is once we officially don't have a chance.

12-03-2012, 11:43 AM	#9
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: Drew's Arm Originally Posted by TheOak Yes he did... Graham on the other hand, on curl routs does not come back for the ball.. He had a few batted away against Atl for that... Thats not just my observation, that came direct from the commentator booth also. That's something coach Payton would be getting in Graham's face for Aswell, if SP was on the sideline graham would learn his lesson real quick When you learn a curl route the first things they teach you are; quickly breakdown to not let the DB gain ground on you and always come back to the pass incase the DB has made a step on the ball while its in the air Fundamentals have been killing us this year

12-03-2012, 11:24 AM	#10
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,549 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Drew's Arm Is this an attempt to get Chase in this year?

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