Justin Fields Compilation

The kid needs a tighter helmet reminds me of Albies for the braves

I think the impressive thing with Fromm last year was that he could look at coverage pre-snap and tell who was going to be open. He often only made one read but it was the right read. He got better at working through progression later in the year and this year.

I’m comparison Fields seems less sure who is going to be open and so relies on his athletic ability before he needs to. He will get better with time and experience but as far as the mental part of the game goes Fromm is the clear number one.

HOW frickING EVER I still, like many of you, feel like Fields would be an absolute weapon on the goal line if used properly.

Running QBs gives Alabama fits. I know Smart has said they don’t have packages designed for Fields but maybe they should consider it. If our D tightens a little bit more and we get some kind of pass rush we have a good chance of beating them.

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Running QBs gives Alabama fits.

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Wasn't aware of that.

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If our D tightens a little bit more and we get some kind of pass rush we have a good chance of beating them.

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I agree that our pass rush isn't the best. We have 2 more games to get our pass rush up to par and they have been getting better but they need seriously focus on the pass rush during upcoming practices and games. But I was the one who said we will beat Bama in the SECCG. In order to win out, we will need our O and D to step up and get in sync but I think our O will be the ones to get us to the win. And if Tua isn't 100% and neither is Hurts and they use the Bolles kid that gives us a better shot at the win. I still say we win in OT by 3 points.
That feeling has not changed.

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I also think he can't read the defense as well either. Needs time in the film room.

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Justin Fields won the Elite 11. He might be further ahead than you think.

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So did Jeff Driskel.

No one is arguing that Fields doesn't have the physical tools necessary to succeed. The issue is whether or not he has a good grasp of the play book, defensive reads, and protections.

After spending the time to put together that video, I have not been impressed with him beyond his speed and size as a QB. He's a bruiser running the ball, which is great, but he hasn't wow'd me with his decision making and throws so far this season. That's perfectly fine for a true freshman and what I'd expect from someone playing their first year in the SEC, so that's not a sleight against him.

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So did DeShaun Watson.

Are you looking at what Fields is doing on passing versus what the play called for? Kirby and Chaney are not giving Fields the same pass plays that they are giving Fromm. I believe he has gotten 1-2 pass plays where he actually could throw the ball down the field.

I watched your video compilation - most passes are quick throws by design. Chaney is telling Fields to throw to his first option and get the ball quick - and that is exactly what Fields is doing.

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So did DeShaun Watson.

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So did Tua. My point isn't who is/was great, but who wasn't. Winning the Elite 11 MVP doesn't necessarily mean they are going to be all-world in college, at least not their freshman season. A lot of those winners actually needed a few seasons to find their groove.

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Are you looking at what Fields is doing on passing versus what the play called for?

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Yes, or at least to the best of my ability to know what was called. Improvisation exists in all offenses and with all QBs to one degree or another so it's sometimes difficult to know if the play executed is the play that was called.

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Kirby and Chaney are not giving Fields the same pass plays that they are giving Fromm.

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Of course not. Fromm had a full year on Fields in terms of experience by the time Fields walked on to campus earlier this year. It is very likely that From has mastered the entire play book by this point while Fields is still learning it.

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I believe he has gotten 1-2 pass plays where he actually could throw the ball down the field.

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He's had a few more than 1 or 2 opportunities, but he's been limited. It's usually more dangerous for someone inexperienced to throw the ball downfield than to run with it and Fields' skill set lends himself to be trusted more to run with the ball than to dissect defenses and throw darts left and right; Fromm does that well enough so Fields doesn't necessarily give us anything there right now. Fields is needed for his legs and the threat of passing that defenses have to account for.

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I watched your video compilation - most passes are quick throws by design.

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Yep, which was the bread and butter for Fromm last season, except they were mostly RPOs.

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Chaney is telling Fields to throw to his first option and get the ball quick - and that is exactly what Fields is doing.

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That's likely what is happening, but the question is "why?"

The "why" is typically answered by the simple fact that true freshman often struggle learning the ins and outs of the entire play book. They don't typically have the experience to process everything at the line and they can be completely overwhelmed with having to run the entire offense on the field. OC's therefore simplify things by giving them one target or one side of the field to focus on. They dial up easy/high-percentage throws for them. This is completely normal for freshmen or anyone coming into the system brand new with little to no experience leading a D1 offense.

I contend that the likely reason for the limited play calling with Fields by Chaney is that it's just where Fields is at in regards to "getting" the offensive scheme and the play book. He's just not there yet to be able to take the reins of the offense and run with it like Fromm has been able to do at this point and frankly I don't think he'll be there this season.

I imagine he'll take the experience he's gained this season and apply it in the off-season and come back a new player. He'll start fall camp with a better understanding of the play book, be able to more effectively manage the offense, be able to know what's going on with the defense before the ball in snapped, and most importantly, the game will likely be slower for him because he won't have to think as much out there; it'll just happen. That's typical. What's atypical is a true freshman coming out in his first game and being able to light up defenses with his arm and his legs.

And I think most agree he will watch film and grow and learn from this. To Fields benefit, he isn’t trying to force it. He is taking what he sees. That and film is a good base to grow a talent like his.

Well the SEC’s leading rusher at QB led his team to 0 against Bama last week