Cam's Checkdowns...

[Monday Night Shyamalan]

...I was impressed. Such a simple yet efficient play that Cam never seemed to utilize (always holding onto the ball too long, or going for the big yards). Smart decisions, scanned the field for 2-3 seconds and if nothing was there, dumped it off to DWill or Tolbert for positive yards. Hopefully he can keep it up. I do believe that is a big reason why we moved the ball so well against the Vikes. 

[Gucci Mane]

I think he did a good job looking off the DBs in the TD to smitty

[jtnc]

 

Mike Shula said Cam can audible anywhere between 15 to 60 % of the plays. Road vs. home influences that number. Liked audibles Sunday

https://twitter.com/jjones9/status/389827841556086784

[MadHatter]

Yesterday wax absolutely Cam's best day at taking what the defense gave him. He went for it when he should gave and made very positive plays with the check down.

Was very impressed with his decision making.

Hope to continue to see this in every game.

[beastson]

Shula made them available Sunday. The RB was blocking, not available for the dump offs previous games

[SIGCHI222]

Winning begets winning, success with checkdowns begets success with checkdowns.  I hope this all means a new paradigm shift.  Leopards can change their spots, right?

[KSpan]

His checkdown and screen throws, arguably his most consistent throwing weakness, were all very accurate as well.

[philit99]

This was the biggest difference between the Cardinals game and the Vikings Game. To negate pressure you must use screens and runningbacks for extra blockers! Forget the extra block send him out for a checkdown! This is the reason I feel much better about our offense, as we are using what the other teams are giving us. This team can be special, I just want to see them win a close game to close that loop!

[Peppers90 NC]

if we can get 2 or 3 of these in a row, who knows what could happen

[Zaximus]

I agree, his checkdowns and screens were great and kept drives alive and momentum rolling.  I loved the screen usage.

[PhillyB]

credit to shula for adjusting and leaving more backs in the flats or otherwise available for dump-offs. those seemed conspicuously absent against arizona.

[xav8tor]

Ever since early last season it was clear we need more slants, checkdowns, screens to up our game.  It was said for months that Cam wasn't capable of that, something I found a bit absurd given his football sense and athleticism.  Hell, I'm way on the wrong side of fifty and probably could still toss a few bullets six or seven yards through a swinging tire.  Surely Cam had the physical ability all along.  But, the emphasis wasn't placed on the short passing game, he didn't get the coaching/practice, and the plays weren't called, nor that option emphasized.  Yesterday it was.  Look at the result.

 

I've often cited the Mannings, including Eli before this years's meltdown, and Brady of course, as guys who exemplified the ability to consistently move the chains when the deep route didn't materialize.  Ten or twelve 8ish yard chunks down the field for a TD, often in two minute drives just slicing up the opposing D.  We finally saw Cam do that.  Also for the first time yesterday, I saw clear evidence of what Shula said: i.e., that Cam was allowed to audible.  Never saw/heard anything like that when it was obvious until yesterday.  Only... ready/hut.  Finally, multiple times we saw Cam approach the line, bark some orders and point out/direct position shifts, etc.  He actually reminded me of those aforementioned elites yesterday...something I was all but certain we'd never see in Cam's arsenal.  His QBR and efficiency numbers were through the roof.

 

I don't care what caused the light bulb to come on with RR, Shula, and Cam.  I'm just glad it did, and I hope and pray it stays lit for the rest of the year.

[Car123]

That flea flicker screen was beautiful

[carolina-chuck]

Love it!