- Sep 17, 2014
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Positives:
I was incredibly impressed with his decision making in the passing game today. He didn't throw into double coverage and didn't force any throws. We all talk about how quick he is to make a decision compared to Franks but what I really like is his accuracy. He hits WR's in stride and gives them a chance to run after the catch. I think that's an overlooked positive that really helps this offense run better. It's truly incredible that he's playing this well with so much time off.
Also, the kid is a baller. That was a nasty hit on his knee and he came back in and balled hard. Major props to him for that. You can tell he wants to play and wants to be in the game no matter what.
Negatives:
I think what excites me most about the negatives is the fact that they are to be expected given his lack of playing time for so many years and they are fixable. He has two big negatives:
1) He has no pocket presence. None whatsoever. But what QB would with virtually zero playing time for seven or so years? Pocket presence is learned with game experience. It will come. He got a crash course in it today from arguably the best d-line in the country and it didn't cost us a win. That's big.
2) He drops the ball when he gets hit. Well he hasn't been hit in a game for seven years.. Before the Kentucky game the kid probably hadn't been tackled since 8th grade.
Both of these negatives are things that can absolutely be fixed with some more game experience. I'm certain Mullen will work on his internal clock this week in practice. There will no doubt be reps on getting rid of the ball quickly if the first reads aren't there. I'm glad he doesn't have serious problems with accuracy or a tendency to make horrible decisions. Those are hard to fix. He may not have pocket presence but he certainly doesn't panic in the pocket. When given time to throw he's a surgeon. It's fun to watch.
I was incredibly impressed with his decision making in the passing game today. He didn't throw into double coverage and didn't force any throws. We all talk about how quick he is to make a decision compared to Franks but what I really like is his accuracy. He hits WR's in stride and gives them a chance to run after the catch. I think that's an overlooked positive that really helps this offense run better. It's truly incredible that he's playing this well with so much time off.
Also, the kid is a baller. That was a nasty hit on his knee and he came back in and balled hard. Major props to him for that. You can tell he wants to play and wants to be in the game no matter what.
Negatives:
I think what excites me most about the negatives is the fact that they are to be expected given his lack of playing time for so many years and they are fixable. He has two big negatives:
1) He has no pocket presence. None whatsoever. But what QB would with virtually zero playing time for seven or so years? Pocket presence is learned with game experience. It will come. He got a crash course in it today from arguably the best d-line in the country and it didn't cost us a win. That's big.
2) He drops the ball when he gets hit. Well he hasn't been hit in a game for seven years.. Before the Kentucky game the kid probably hadn't been tackled since 8th grade.
Both of these negatives are things that can absolutely be fixed with some more game experience. I'm certain Mullen will work on his internal clock this week in practice. There will no doubt be reps on getting rid of the ball quickly if the first reads aren't there. I'm glad he doesn't have serious problems with accuracy or a tendency to make horrible decisions. Those are hard to fix. He may not have pocket presence but he certainly doesn't panic in the pocket. When given time to throw he's a surgeon. It's fun to watch.