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Originally Posted by Defensewins
I don't think anyone is dismissing the O-line issues, I think everyone recognizes it is our biggest need.
But to have a QB not adjust his game and hold on to the ball for far too long and do it over and over again again when he knows there is an offensive line problem is what has people scratching their heads wondering if this guy gets it. Is it ego or stupidity/incompetence?
The other thing that drove me nuts is when a pass play fell apart, his first instinct was to take off running with it instead of throwing the ball away.
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the problem with RG3 is much worse than just "holding onto the ball too long" imo.
He literally takes the wrong drop backs the play call asks for.
on a 3 step drop play call, the O line and protection is for a 3 step pocket/quick fire. RG3 would take a 5 or 7 step drop, totally killing any O line protection bc they block assuming he is 3 steps back .. not 5 or 7. So when a tackle rides an end rusher 7 yards past where the pocket should be, he is doing his job, unfortunately RG3 is not and is where he shouldnt be.
totally agree that he tucks the ball and becomes a runner way too much .. what drives me nuts is that when he scrambles in the pocket, its not to buy time with his eyes down the field. He tucks the ball, ducks his head then invariably scrambles backwards in a circle.
If you are going to tuck the ball, run it up field for a few yards, not sideways or backwards.
if you are trying to scramble to buy time, keep the ball in a throw-ready position.