Newton Can't Hand Off

[Cat'sGrowl]

I really, really want to see a defensive player catch an offensive TD. I'd settle for an OL, though.

[lightsout]

If Steve Smith threw a TD pass to Cam, these forums would implode.

I'm holding out hope for a Cam/Smith option play with Stewart lead blocking. The big play capability there.

[smitty_89]

If Steve Smith threw a TD pass to Cam, these forums would implode.

If he can throw he could pull it off because once he gets the ball on a reverse or a sweep the defense will completely collapse on him.

[Marguide]

I said this awhile back, anytime he lines up under center, the defense knows its a run.

One word...

Smokescreen

[Herbert The Love Bug]

That is what screwed up the run game. I noticed yesterday. The opposition D knows it's a run about 2 seconds before the ball is exchanged. Somebody tell Revera.

Wow, you are some detective. You found the thing that nobody else has noticed. I am not sure who Revera is but, I am sure many people have read this and have informed this Revera guy. Hopefully somehow the message gets passed to Rivera, Chud and Shula so he can work on it. If he can't get it fixed, then yeah, Armanti should probably start at QB against Chicago.

[smitty_89]

I'm holding out hope for a Cam/Smith option play with Stewart lead blocking. The big play capability there.

I would also like to see more option plays in general with Cam/D-will or J-stew...this would really help our rushing attack since its been struggling.

[Mr. Scot]

Naanee also used to be a QB...

He used to be a receiver too.

Newton's handoffs are fine.

[TruCatzFan]

That is what screwed up the run game. I noticed yesterday. The opposition D knows it's a run about 2 seconds before the ball is exchanged. Somebody tell Revera.

He does telegraph his hand offs. Seriously. And then He doesn't do that on play action, it's more subdued... It is something that they need to look at in all seriousness!

[Wither]

If Steve Smith threw a TD pass to Cam, these forums would implode.

My pants would too.

[rico6]

Wait... OP was serious?

[edromeo]

I'm not sure if the OP is serious but I think a legitmate hurdle to the running game is the lack of passing from under center.

Until we run more of the passing game from under the center or run more from shotgun the running game will continue to struggle because teams watch film and notice tendencies.

Thus far its a fairly safe bet for a defense to think run first when Cam in under center.

[Jangler]

Hey hey hey! :D I stole the line myself.

[TheOracle]

That is what screwed up the run game. I noticed yesterday. The opposition D knows it's a run about 2 seconds before the ball is exchanged. Somebody tell Revera.

This is actually accurate. I emailed this to radio guys weeks ago during the preseason.

Newton often jams the ball into the backs. It's not always a smooth hand-off, and yes, that does disrupt a running game.

[Jangler]

Wait... OP was serious?