Originally posted by Wubbie:
Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
Originally posted by Wubbie:
JT O'Sullivan and Chase Daniel pointed out that there was potentially a, what, 40 yard throw that would've been a Deebo(?) TD, but he opted for a (still very good) Aiyuk 20(?) yarder.
I'm curious if Purdy could've made that throw. I think he could've, because some of the coaches on the sideline got excited when they saw the opportunity. I assume that, in the split second window it happened, he already decided to throw to Aiyuk.
That was an interesting breakdown, and I do think it's a good question whether that throw with that timing is something Brock is capable of. Obviously if the defense/defender commits earlier, he can make up for any lack of arm strength by throwing it earlier, but on that particular play he had to wait a tick first.
Agreed.
Says a lot (in a good way) about the play design and Purdy's execution that he had a big play to Aiyuk... and yet still could've had an even bigger play if he was able to hold off just a tick.
We've seen Brock make 40-50+ yard throws. Now idk how comfortable he is doing it, but is more than capable. I think it just came down to his processing and decision making - he saw he had Aiyuk and took it. He throws with so much anticipation that I think he would have to hold it longer to see if that deebo throw develops. Instead, he saw a good chunk play and just took it.
i also think when he reviews the film on his own and with the coaches, he catches those things and puts it in his tool belt for later - just something to look for next time we run that play against a similar defensive call etc.
sometimes I forget how inexperienced he actually is, so I think the missing deebo is more of him just getting reps with these plays and more experience. Just my perspective
