I’m puzzled with the scheme. To me it looks like we are trying to turn AR into Tom Brady a pocket passer, when he throws like Marcia.
Sling Blade's system is very similar to almost all college systems, but even he has mentioned that his system is much less QB run driven. The problem with that in this particular case is that AR's strength is his running and athletic ability, so step 1 is that Sling Blade has to incorporate QB run into the scheme. Now it does appear AR is hobbled (physically) and will be hobbled mentally for a lot longer, but I have 2 thoughts. One, without a decent backup in Sling Blade's view, he is hesitant to run AR. Second, and I am in no way implying stereotypes, but perhaps AR is trying to "prove" to others that he is a QB, and not a football player or athlete lining up at QB. This system has read option, followed by an RPO after the initial read all in the same play now. To me it is those types of plays that suit AR. Or bootlegs and/or even throwbacks. His arm is strong enough. He needs significant help and pass plays involving some deception or misdirection fit him versus standard in the pocket, drop back routes. Getting behind the chains on 1st down with AR at QB just can't happen. If Sling Blade comes to the conclusion (which he should have already) that we must be a ball control, stay on schedule offense, then we can hang around in games where we look to be the lesser opponent. But if he continues to want to keep AR in the pocket a lot with the play calls, it will be detrimental to the entire team. You know Tebow is one of the greatest college football players ever, but he was a great football player lining up at QB. It was not until he left college that he let his ego and desire to play QB derail what could have been a pro football long career. I would hate for AR to have a derailed college career b/c of his stubborness.
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