- Jun 13, 2014
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There's been plenty of Driskel hate here to last a lifetime. His poor play has certainly warranted a change at the QB position although the stupid personal attacks on him say much more about the attacker than Driskel. But what about the play of the receivers? Why are all of their drive killing drops only mentioned in passing (no pun intended)? Not that I am in any way advocating for it, but where are the constant personal attacks and vitriol?
Dooley brought up an interesting stat that Driskel's completion percentage would be around 65% without all of the drops. From the time they start playing football in Pop Warner receivers are taught that if it hits your hands you should catch it and for good receivers that is true. Top receivers catch the easy ones AND the harder ones. And with the sticky gloves these guys wear it seems almost impossible to me that any pass could be dropped.
So what gives? I don't blame coaching for dropped balls. That falls solely on the player. It comes down to concentration, athleticism and wanting it badly enough. Other than the Kentucky game we haven't seen those qualities in our receivers in a looooong time.
Dooley brought up an interesting stat that Driskel's completion percentage would be around 65% without all of the drops. From the time they start playing football in Pop Warner receivers are taught that if it hits your hands you should catch it and for good receivers that is true. Top receivers catch the easy ones AND the harder ones. And with the sticky gloves these guys wear it seems almost impossible to me that any pass could be dropped.
So what gives? I don't blame coaching for dropped balls. That falls solely on the player. It comes down to concentration, athleticism and wanting it badly enough. Other than the Kentucky game we haven't seen those qualities in our receivers in a looooong time.
