I really think we have to wait and see what we have with Geno, if Grubb and Macdonald let him play he may surprise many of you, seen him do well initially then he was named starter and something changed, he either had Pete in his ear about safe passes etc just like Russell or was scaled back. He was different just as the offense was after we shown what it could do against the Colts.
Pete's oversight of everything was the complete conservative aspect in all parts of the game. The play I think was a big reflection of that.
Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | AY/A | TD | Int | Rate |
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This was his draft report card.
Strengths
- Competitive, confident player who can lead a team with his physical attributes and willingness to work on his craft
- Possesses a quick delivery, can get the ball downfield or move a team methodically by making quick decisions
- Has improved his accuracy greatly during his career, placing the ball very well at every level of the field
- Fires throws into tight windows over the middle while also leading receivers open on the sideline and showing touch on fades into the end zone
- Generally keeps his eyes downfield and feet moving within the pocket to find a target instead of looking to run
- Finds second or third options across the field if first read is covered
- Tests defenses with his ability to get first downs and more with his feet, has speed to break off big runs and usually makes the right decision on when to take off
- Has gotten physically stronger over the course of his career, is a tough player who will hang onto the ball after a big hit and bounce back up
Weaknesses
- Runs a spread offense almost exclusively from the shotgun, needs work on his footwork coming from under center
- Ball will float or sail if his feet are not set or he fails to transfer weight, either in the pocket when facing pressure or when throwing on the run
- Blitz awareness is only adequate, will miss guys coming free to his left and right
- Will back up from pressure at times instead of unloading the ball or stepping up to make the throw
- Seemingly regressed each week, especially when locking on to one side of the field
- Did not participate in the Senior Bowl
So yes he will revert to staring down a receiver, that can be worked on by Grubb.
He has the tools, does he have the confidence to use them and the approval from the staff, I don't think he felt entirely comfortable trying to protect his starter position as well as play Petes game.