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Mooch on Cam

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This morning on NFLN's Game Day Morning show Marriuchi (don't know or care how to spell it) did a nice segment on Cam that paid compliment to both Shula's design and creativity and Cam's execution through making the right reads and proper footwork.

 

He showed 3 plays all from the Minny game.

 

1st was the Cam to Smith TD where Tolbert and Olsen were Cam's first reads on the strong side (right side here). Smith was in the slot with LaFell on the outside. Smith ran a drag route where LaFell ran a pick and forced the CB to go high giving Steve room and Cam threw a nice pass for the TD. You can see Cam's feet move as he scans across the field and he reset his feet just before he threw the pass. Protection was very good, Cam had more time had he needed it.

 

2nd was the flea flicker. This was more about play design than Cam, but Cam sold it and again the footwork caught my attention. Mooch loved that it wasn't your typlical flea flicker with the deep bomp, opting instead for the TE screen. Protection was typical of a screen, guys got through- but by design to allow the OL to get out in space and create room.

 

3rd was the 79 yard throw to LaFell. He showed Cam going through his reads again and this time, again, you could see Cam moving and resetting his feet before delivering another well thrown ball. With the single high saftey and the double team on Jared Allen it looks the design of this play was certainly for a big gain. There were underneath routes but it was executed well and of course Ginn's felonous block on the peel back sprung Donald for the TD. Protection broke down on the right side, but Cam stood firm in the pocket and made the throw.

 

For me these plays show part of the reason our offense has been better over the last couple of weeks. Shula has not only restored balance, but his creativity is creating opportunities. Cam is the primary benefactor as teams can't just send a full house after him. Add to that the improvement in fundamentals and you're seeing a more effecient QB who isn't having to shoulder the entire load.

 

It was nice to see some more nice pub for not only our offense, but also for Cam.

 

 

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Mooch, also said he had never seen a flea flicker turned into a TE screen.

Even though it worked, I was not a fan of that call at all.

 

The flea flicker is a high risk play. Why invest in high risk for a low return? That play got like 11 yards or something like that, which is nice, but if the flea flicker goes wrong, you could wind up fumbling or losing a lot more than that.

 

Despite last week, I'm not sold on Shula. It's almost like he sprinkles in these gimmick plays to prove he's not conservative, but even with a play like the flea flicker, he finds a way to make it more conservative.

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This morning on NFLN's Game Day Morning show Marriuchi (don't know or care how to spell it) did a nice segment on Cam that paid compliment to both Shula's design and creativity and Cam's execution through making the right reads and proper footwork.

He showed 3 plays all from the Minny game.

1st was the Cam to Smith TD where Tolbert and Olsen were Cam's first reads on the strong side (right side here). Smith was in the slot with LaFell on the outside. Smith ran a drag route where LaFell ran a pick and forced the CB to go high giving Steve room and Cam threw a nice pass for the TD. You can see Cam's feet move as he scans across the field and he reset his feet just before he threw the pass. Protection was very good, Cam had more time had he needed it.

2nd was the flea flicker. This was more about play design than Cam, but Cam sold it and again the footwork caught my attention. Mooch loved that it wasn't your typlical flea flicker with the deep bomp, opting instead for the TE screen. Protection was typical of a screen, guys got through- but by design to allow the OL to get out in space and create room.

3rd was the 79 yard throw to LaFell. He showed Cam going through his reads again and this time, again, you could see Cam moving and resetting his feet before delivering another well thrown ball. With the single high saftey and the double team on Jared Allen it looks the design of this play was certainly for a big gain. There were underneath routes but it was executed well and of course Ginn's felonous block on the peel back sprung Donald for the TD. Protection broke down on the right side, but Cam stood firm in the pocket and made the throw.

For me these plays show part of the reason our offense has been better over the last couple of weeks. Shula has not only restored balance, but his creativity is creating opportunities. Cam is the primary benefactor as teams can't just send a full house after him. Add to that the improvement in fundamentals and you're seeing a more effecient QB who isn't having to shoulder the entire load.

It was nice to see some more nice pub for not only our offense, but also for Cam.

But, but, but...I thought the all knowing Huddle had determined Shula sucks ass.

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But, but, but...I thought the all knowing Huddle had determined Shula sucks ass.

I'm pretty certain even the announcers in the Cardinals game were questioning his play-calling. Two good games calling plays, does not mean he has proved to be a great play-caller.

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Even though it worked, I was not a fan of that call at all.

 

The flea flicker is a high risk play. Why invest in high risk for a low return? That play got like 11 yards or something like that, which is nice, but if the flea flicker goes wrong, you could wind up fumbling or losing a lot more than that.

 

Despite last week, I'm not sold on Shula. It's almost like he sprinkles in these gimmick plays to prove he's not conservative, but even with a play like the flea flicker, he finds a way to make it more conservative.

low return?   The play design and call was nothing short of awesome?  Who the heck expected it.  It actually because of suprise factor had a good chance at a big return.   Now other teams having something else to worry about.  These crazy ass panthers will throw a friggin screen a flea flicker wtf? 

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