Cover 1 of the 49ers game

[Sharky7337]

 

 

 

Sorry if this was already posted.

 

 

Edited December 10, 2020 by Sharky7337

[BillnutinHouston]

[Rochesterfan]

36 minutes ago, Sharky7337 said:

 

 

 

Sorry if this was already posted.

 

 

 

It is being discussed in the Josh Allen Player of the week thread.  Just as an FYI.

 

 

[BearNorth]

The throw to gabe davis in the tight spot tells me he could be Andre Reed 2.0

 

[DrDawkinstein]

Thanks, been waiting all week for this.

 

Deserves its own thread, imo.

[YattaOkasan]

I was super excited for this one.  Been watching these breakdowns for Josh since they started his rookie year.  The progression he has shown is amazing.  

Edited December 10, 2020 by YattaOkasan

[DrDawkinstein]

 

 

Now I just need to clear an hour in my day so I can watch it!

[Bills365]

 

3 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

 

Now I just need to clear an hour in my day so I can watch it!

Haha I was just thinking the same thing!

Edited December 10, 2020 by Bills365

[BearNorth]

Being an original Bills fan, also means I am retired and have that hour to watch.

[JohnNord]

Turner also said he was a bit concerned about Allen facing the Pittsburgh - specifically how their disguised coverages and the ability for the Bills can handle TJ Watt.  He cited the game plan versus San Diego and Bosa to be run heavy and not as conservative.  I think we call hope that isn’t the case.

 

The thing that gives me optimism is how well Josh handled the adjustments from Robert Saleh - regarded as one of the most cerebral defensive coordinators in the NFL. Of course SF doesn’t have all pro players like Watt or Fitzpatrick on defense

[Rochesterfan]

Watching this there are so many things that you can see growing in Josh’s game and improvements that it is just unbelievable to me.

 

#1 - Josh gets credit for working in the off-season on his technique and footwork, but he is not getting near enough credit on the film study he must have done.  Watching the 1st play they highlight (Cole’s seam pass) - you get a sense of just how much work he put in.  The recognition of the defense, the leverage of the WRs to decide who is open, the anticipation in how Cole is going to speed up in the route, the ability to move to put himself in the best angle throw, etc.  it was all on display.

 

#2 - Anticipation throws: You can really see that this year he recognizes the coverage and starts his throws before his WR is uncovered and throws passes into windows that are elite level.  The seam to Beasley is perfect - both he Cole recognize the coverage.  Cole slow plays the route and as they get close to even with the defender - Cole starts ramping up his speed.  Josh recognized what Cole was going to do and starts the throwing motion just as Cole starts to speed up and puts the ball perfectly on him.

 

#3 - Foot work: The other change that I have seen is the modification of Josh’s footwork and throwing motion.  His rookie year - he threw the ball like a pitcher in the classic QB style.  He would work to get his feet (stride), his hips, and his shoulder all in a classic line where he was throwing the ball.  This allows for get velocity and torque, but he really lacked control and if he slightly over strides or under strides the accuracy of the throw was off.  His throwing motion this year reminds me more of a Shortstop/Third baseman with a more open stance with his feet, but his hips and shoulders still in alignment.  This opens up the hips to get more torque, but has allowed him to control the throws so much better.  He also is able to use the motion to manipulate the defense because he is in a throwing position even as he is running - he is able to mimic the start of throws easily and freeze and move safeties to allow a better throwing window.

 

#4 - Recognition: The thing that is most striking to me is how quickly he is recognizing defenses and then manipulating the defense.  Last year it started to get better, but this year it is on a whole new level.  Many times with the pre-snap motion - he knows man vs zone, but he also recognizes based on grouping if they are going to try and combo him, trick him, or change things up.  It is more than just is it man coverage because DC are now playing split coverages Man Zone combos and As long as Josh takes what they give him - the coverage has lead to plays like the Davis TD where a small miscommunication is exploited for a TD.  The part that is incredible though is even with the broken coverage on that play - Josh stares at Sherman and gives a motion like he is throwing short holding him and giving Davis free ride to the end zone.  Without using his eyes and motion to hold Sherman - there is a chance for him to get back and break up the play, but that slowed him down and opened everything up to be a breezy TD.

 

Just amazing see the growth and maturity to match the talent.

[What a Tuel]

Does anyone else get annoyed by the camera angles in games? Like why do they constantly zoom in so close? Its so frustrating to not see whats happening on the rest of the field. Half the time they zoom in so close to the QB that you have no idea who he is throwing to. I am really growing to hate it. Maybe they do it purposely to build anticipation but thats just awful. Anticipation would be seeing the play develop. This is why all 22s are better. Im not asking for them to show this camera angle but stop zooming in on the QB. Example below:

 

https://youtu.be/lFZo7oIMlsw?t=123

 

Edited December 10, 2020 by What a Tuel

[Big Turk]

12 minutes ago, Rochesterfan said:

Watching this there are so many things that you can see growing in Josh’s game and improvements that it is just unbelievable to me.

 

#1 - Josh gets credit for working in the off-season on his technique and footwork, but he is not getting near enough credit on the film study he must have done.  Watching the 1st play they highlight (Cole’s seam pass) - you get a sense of just how much work he put in.  The recognition of the defense, the leverage of the WRs to decide who is open, the anticipation in how Cole is going to speed up in the route, the ability to move to put himself in the best angle throw, etc.  it was all on display.

 

#2 - Anticipation throws: You can really see that this year he recognizes the coverage and starts his throws before his WR is uncovered and throws passes into windows that are elite level.  The seam to Beasley is perfect - both he Cole recognize the coverage.  Cole slow plays the route and as they get close to even with the defender - Cole starts ramping up his speed.  Josh recognized what Cole was going to do and starts the throwing motion just as Cole starts to speed up and puts the ball perfectly on him.

 

#3 - Foot work: The other change that I have seen is the modification of Josh’s footwork and throwing motion.  His rookie year - he threw the ball like a pitcher in the classic QB style.  He would work to get his feet (stride), his hips, and his shoulder all in a classic line where he was throwing the ball.  This allows for get velocity and torque, but he really lacked control and if he slightly over strides or under strides the accuracy of the throw was off.  His throwing motion this year reminds me more of a Shortstop/Third baseman with a more open stance with his feet, but his hips and shoulders still in alignment.  This opens up the hips to get more torque, but has allowed him to control the throws so much better.  He also is able to use the motion to manipulate the defense because he is in a throwing position even as he is running - he is able to mimic the start of throws easily and freeze and move safeties to allow a better throwing window.

 

#4 - Recognition: The thing that is most striking to me is how quickly he is recognizing defenses and then manipulating the defense.  Last year it started to get better, but this year it is on a whole new level.  Many times with the pre-snap motion - he knows man vs zone, but he also recognizes based on grouping if they are going to try and combo him, trick him, or change things up.  It is more than just is it man coverage because DC are now playing split coverages Man Zone combos and As long as Josh takes what they give him - the coverage has lead to plays like the Davis TD where a small miscommunication is exploited for a TD.  The part that is incredible though is even with the broken coverage on that play - Josh stares at Sherman and gives a motion like he is throwing short holding him and giving Davis free ride to the end zone.  Without using his eyes and motion to hold Sherman - there is a chance for him to get back and break up the play, but that slowed him down and opened everything up to be a breezy TD.

 

Just amazing see the growth and maturity to match the talent.

 

In one of the podcast interviews(I think Pat McAfee), Allen stated they hooked him up to something that provided a digital 3D view of his throwing motion and they found a bunch of mechanical issues, mainly that he was not using his hips at all when he was throwing and that it was all arm.  Said he worked hard to get that changed but said he had issues when he tried to slow his throwing motion down and had to make other adjustments to compensate for that.  Whatever it is he has done it has really worked.  This should be a model for other franchises to try but honestly how successful would it be if someone wasn't "all in" on fixing it like Allen was? At the end of the day the player has to want to make the changes.

[Sharky7337]

18 minutes ago, matter2003 said:

 

In one of the podcast interviews(I think Pat McAfee), Allen stated they hooked him up to something that provided a digital 3D view of his throwing motion and they found a bunch of mechanical issues, mainly that he was not using his hips at all when he was throwing and that it was all arm.  Said he worked hard to get that changed but said he had issues when he tried to slow his throwing motion down and had to make other adjustments to compensate for that.  Whatever it is he has done it has really worked.  This should be a model for other franchises to try but honestly how successful would it be if someone wasn't "all in" on fixing it like Allen was? At the end of the day the player has to want to make the changes.

Don't tell them we don't want dam darnit to get better yet lol

Edited December 10, 2020 by Sharky7337

[JohnRVA]

Yes, it was the Pat McAfee interview where he talked about mapping his throwing motion and finding out that he was not using his hips. Pretty entertaining interview if anyone has not listened to it yet.

[Buffalo Boy]

59 minutes ago, What a Tuel said:

Does anyone else get annoyed by the camera angles in games? Like why do they constantly zoom in so close? Its so frustrating to not see whats happening on the rest of the field. Half the time they zoom in so close to the QB that you have no idea who he is throwing to. I am really growing to hate it. Maybe they do it purposely to build anticipation but thats just awful. Anticipation would be seeing the play develop. This is why all 22s are better. Im not asking for them to show this camera angle but stop zooming in on the QB. Example below:

 

https://youtu.be/lFZo7oIMlsw?t=123

 

Preach Brother,

     Every week I’m screaming at the TV at one point or another. Then they won’t show a replay while they spend three replays on some crappy play from the other team.

[The Wiz]

The mechanics that they mention reminds me of Jim Fuyrks' golf swing.  It looks like it's starting off wrong but always ends up where it is suppose to be by the time he finishes his delivery.

[Sharky7337]

44 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said:

Preach Brother,

     Every week I’m screaming at the TV at one point or another. Then they won’t show a replay while they spend three replays on some crappy play from the other team.

Even on game changing penalties this year they have not even shown a replay at times drives me nuts!

[BuffaloBill]

The throw to Davis was a thing of absolute beauty. As much as I like Jim Kelly, in his day I don’t think JK makes that throw. Every bit of what is being called Josh’s “arm talent” was on display with that completion. Just amazing.

[H2o]

58 minutes ago, The Wiz said:

The mechanics that they mention reminds me of Jim Fuyrks' golf swing.  It looks like it's starting off wrong but always ends up where it is suppose to be by the time he finishes his delivery.