What does Mariota need to work on to beat the Bills?

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by PRAY IV M3RCY, Oct 5, 2015.

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  1. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Mariota was clocked at over 21mph week-1, no football speed?
     
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  2. PRAY IV M3RCY

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    I worded that wrong. I meant his awareness for feeling the pressure from defensive lineman. I feel like he can get out of the traffic a bit quicker. On the other hand he does seem comfortable standing in the pocket.
     
  3. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    So youre saying his spidey sense is broken?

    I think he's just not used to the speed of the pass rush at this level yet, but it will come. He's having to learn to work within the confines of a terrible OLine

    this line makes everything harder to do
     
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  4. Roscoes Wetsuit

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    I'd say work on his prayer skills.

    For situations like when the defense is on the field and its 3 & 20 or going into the 4th quarter with a 2 score lead.
     
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  5. Jwill1919

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    2 or three runs a game will do wonders for the OLine and slowing the pass rush. I don't want him running zone-reads, I just want him to utilize his legs when the pocket breaks down, is that too much to ask?
     
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  6. Thaddeus43

    Thaddeus43 Sunshiner President

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    hmm ... pretty much what we have been saying in this thread. At least he knows what he needs to work on, and is actively working on it.
     
  7. RTH

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    Unless you're the fastest guy in the NFL, you'll never win against an opposing player with a good angle.
     
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  8. SalmonSlayer

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    This is the NFL, D line guys are as fast as offensive skill guys, even fast RBs have a hard time getting to the edge and busting a huge run. I think his focus is keeping his eyes up field and throwing down field rather than trying to take off. Again, he's only played 3 NFL starts, can't be Aaron Rogers yet, but it'll come.
     
  9. Meow

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    About the only big thing that I think he needs to improve on is getting a good, tight grip on the ball until he is ready to throw it. Everytime he gets hit I hold my breath, have every time I've watched him the past 3 years too
     
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  10. Ten_Titans

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    Ball tracking as DB IMO.
     
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