Blake Sims at Home

Last night, during halftime of one of the MAC games, a commentator was breaking down a Blake Sims play. He pointed out that, prior to the play, you can see Lane Kiffin gesturing to Sims, making an adjustment to the play to open Cooper up against the defense. The play appeared to be at Brian-Dennehy stadium

I also watched the Blake Sims film from the LSU game, and it appears that, on every play, Sims is staring down his receiver. He does not appear to look to a second receiver unless he is scrambling.

These two bits of intel made me wonder about a few things. First, does Blake Sims struggle with reading a defense and going through his progressions? Second, is Kiffin on the sidelines, rather than in the booth, because the sidelines enable him to read the defense for Sims and make the necessary adjustments? Third, does being at home allow Kiffin to communicate more effectively with Sims, thus allowing Sims to perform better at home?

If these things are accurate, what is the best way for a defensive coordinator to take advantage of these weaknesses? Disguising coverages, so that Kiffin is unable to anticipate correctly? Play zone, so that the DBs can read Sims's eyes?

I look forward to the usual intelligent debate.