hawaiiirish 62 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Tommy cannot throw long--- Andrew has a very big arm--its no problem for him Tommy is not much of a runner Andrew although not Zaire is a guy that likes contact and runs well for a QB. The lack of a deep passing threat even though we may have some receivers that can get deep is a DRAG ON THE OFFENSE. The predictability that comes with Tommy is a big plus for every DC we face. Coach has now gone on record with the possibility of a TWO QB scheme at least in part. From what I can gleen this is NOT simply a redux of 2011 where we wait until Tommy has been totally smothered and then go to Andrew out of some desperation, RATHER there seems to be some planning to ALTER the game pace with a different look and likely different plays out of Hendrix. I like this thinking of coach a lot and think it could be a boon to the offense. We have INVESTED a lot of time and money into Andrew that Kelly once said " had the best arm he ever coached"----he certainly has some untapped potential. Deep passing Lack of Mobility & Rushing from the QB spot Predictability These are three of MY BIG concerns about a REES offense and although Andrew does not have the CACHE of EG or Malik he does have skills that address all three of these problems. Can Hendrix be the juice that pumps up the offense---I would like to see & now expect to see Coach try and address all of those three problems with a TRUE QB ROTATION---not simply a relief guy after trouble sets in ( that won't be that helpful IMO)---but as a planned attack it could really HELP TOMMY--HELP THE PASSING GAME--HELP THE RUSHING GAME and SLOW OPPOSING DEFENSES with some different looks and plays. How many snaps will it take for Andrew to have an effect in all those area's. My hope would be 20-30 % of the overall snaps could really change the DYNAMICS of the offense---while still allowing Tommy to do the things he can do well. IS IT JUST TALK?__OR WILL HENDRIX BE A BIG FACTOR IN 2013? aloha's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltssb 1,125 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The thing I've noticed about Hendrix in his short time of seeing action is that the offense seems to be out of sink. They almost look confused out there. That, and Hendrix doesn't have ANY touch on his short throws. If he's learned from both of those two things I have no problem of him being out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackIrish42 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I think that using AH in spot situations is a must this season. His running ability also makes him a great candidate for the play-action deep ball. Look at Golson versus OKla last season. His running set up that play-action deep ball to Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parseghians theorem 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 hendrix has touch. rees can throw deep enough right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDomer 75 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 hendrix has touch. rees can throw deep enough right now Hendrix seems to be unable to read defenses. That will make him prone to break the pocket too early. He always looks like the deer caught in the headlights. But I agree, we will need him out there to keep the defenses on their toes. Hopefully he has progressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ND3 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Granted, Hendrix has struggled in the opportunities he has been given. BUT.... It seems like he is always in for 1-2 series, then pulled out again. He can't get into a rhythm or a groove like that. The one time he had more of an opportunity (Stanford 2011), he greatly outplayed Rees and almost brought us back vs. Andrew Luck. Maybe he is a dud that won't ever reach his potential. Obviously, there is a reason he hasn't been starting- the coaches see him in practice every day and clearly don't think he gives us the best chance to win games. From my perspective, though, I just see a guy thrown into the fire with little warning repeatedly. To me, it's basically asking for him to fail. I think we'll see him improve when he is part of the gameplan. Even if he continues to struggle, at least we'll know exactly what we have with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangeruss 6 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Coach has now gone on record with the possibility of a TWO QB scheme at least in part. this will alert the defense when theirs going to be a qb run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaDuck 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hendrix is a fair straight line runner but he takes LBs head on which is not a good thing. He has a strong arm but not very accurate and not much touch on his short passes. There is a reason that he has played so little. His future is not in football and I doubt that he returns for a fifth year. I noticed that Kelly said that Rees is the starter for the temple game only. He will have to earn the starting job at Michigan. Just my opinion but Zaire will be his only competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parseghians theorem 0 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hendrix seems to be unable to read defenses. That will make him prone to break the pocket too early. He always looks like the deer caught in the headlights. But I agree, we will need him out there to keep the defenses on their toes. Hopefully he has progressed. How do you know he can't read defenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDomer 75 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 How do you know he can't read defenses? First off I said he "seems" to not be able to read defenses. My opinion based upon watching him in his game experience and this last Spring game. He appears confused at the LOS when the D is moving around and is unable to get the play off timely. I recall several plays where he attempted to audible and time ran out and other times where he seemed completely baffled by what the defense brought and scrambled out of the pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hejduk23 0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hey guys remember this post? http://www.domerdomain.com/forum/showthread.php?p=510095#post510095 Just sayin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCDomer 75 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hey guys remember this post? http://www.domerdomain.com/forum/showthread.php?p=510095#post510095 Just sayin! No offense ... But that is not anything earth shattering. Besides when you have an apple and an orange and a unripened plum. You pick the best fruit to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OklahomaIrish 0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hendrix is a fair straight line runner but he takes LBs head on which is not a good thing. He has a strong arm but not very accurate and not much touch on his short passes. There is a reason that he has played so little. His future is not in football and I doubt that he returns for a fifth year. I noticed that Kelly said that Rees is the starter for the temple game only. He will have to earn the starting job at Michigan. Just my opinion but Zaire will be his only competition. This is exactly the way I see things. Hendrix seems to run right into the linebackers. Just doesn't have the feet of Golson or Zaire. I can't wait for Zaire to take over. In 2014 it will be Golson/Zaire, wow!!! PS: Has anyone ever seen Hendrix throw an accurate deep ball?? I can't for the life of me recall one time either in games or scrimmages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackIrish42 0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 this will alert the defense when theirs going to be a qb run. Except when he fakes a read option and throws a deep ball to a wide open Brown or Prosise. Come on. It's not like Hendrix is some horrible passer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackIrish42 0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 This is exactly the way I see things. Hendrix seems to run right into the linebackers. Just doesn't have the feet of Golson or Zaire. I can't wait for Zaire to take over. In 2014 it will be Golson/Zaire, wow!!! PS: Has anyone ever seen Hendrix throw an accurate deep ball?? I can't for the life of me recall one time either in games or scrimmages. Go watch the Stanford game from 2 years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirodomer 47 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Zaire is Steve Young Part Deaux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiirish 62 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Anything we can do to keep defenses thinking is a HUGE PLUS given our strong defense. Yes Oklahoma--Hendrix is no Malik or EG and its going to be great when those guys are running this offense---BUT the problem for 2013 is so freakin CRYSTAL CLEAR--- I have been harping on it for so long I sound like a broken record---The offense under tommy is TOO LIMITED--- No deep throws-- No QB rushing-- A High level of predictability that makes DCs very happy. I think the staff see's this problem clearly and KNOWS in order to SCORE points we have to do something more on offense, we just can't SLOG ALONG with 17 points and hope the defense can hold everyone to 14. Given that--- Andrew offers something very attractive to me---hell I lobbied for all three QBs to play in order to give us the SCOPE of the Golson offense---since that's likely unrealistic ( who knows) I am more then happy to see Andrew integrated into a planned attack. Remember in BOTH Stanford & FSU games Andrew did as well as Tommy albeit both were losing performances---but nonetheless, Andrew came into those games under DURESS---the OPPONENTS DEFENSE was thriving against us and Coach hoped maybe he could get something going. If we go into the season with a multiple QB scheme---that is a different and BETTER situation for both Tommy & Andrew--- Bottom line---A Rees offense--hand it off--throw short, try and avoid too many attempts---play field position--play deliberate and slow--and HOPE the defense can make it happen. That scheme against any decent defense is playing with fire---its an offense that can simply GRIND TO A HALT FOR SEVERAL SERIES IN A ROW! Coach and staff are going to TRY and get creative---to me that's half the battle---they KNOW we can face big problems scoring consistently with tommy alone--they are going to TRY and give us something more--- Personally I think if we MIX in some UP_TEMPO 2 minute type offense in addition to the MIX of Hendrix, together it can give us some real PUNCH! Great defense--Lots of good skill players at RB and Receiver---QB is the WEAKNESS--QB and a sluggish limited attack is the MOLE ON THE BUTT of this otherwise lovely team. I am VERY HAPPY to hear Coach is not living in DENIAL and HOPING we can do something-- HE KNOWS WE NEED MORE POINTS THEN WE MAY GET WITH TOMMY ALONE!---- I LIKE IT! aloha's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarious 0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 IS IT JUST TALK?__OR WILL HENDRIX BE A BIG FACTOR IN 2013? What's hilarious is that I did exactly what BlackIrish suggested before he did, and watched the second half of the 2011 Stanford game. Maybe that will end up being Hendrix's legacy (at least for me), but it was a positive to takeaway from a beatdown. Will Hendrix be a big factor in 2013? I think it will be a function of Rees' performance (obviously), but also related to overall team performance. BK has demonstrated that he is comfortable with situational QB subs. Aside from any change-of-pace looks that Hendrix gets in the normal gameplan, I also think he will be the 'long reliever' if ND gets down by multiple scores. The rationale is simple -- BK will accept the risk/reward of Hendrix when it becomes a scoring battle. Hendrix has deficiencies, which is why he is not the starter. Game management, pocket presence, and his touch are the ones that standout to me. The first two are a function of game experience, which he doesn't have alot of. In terms of touch, he is a relatively accurate passer, but the kid rifles every ball, and has shown a penchant of hitting LBs between the numbers. But, boy, does he open up the playbook - especially in a no-huddle, call-it-and-haul-it package. I really don't care that he can't elude LBs when he runs into the second level -- the kid runs like a bull, and has demonstrated that he can take a hit. Is he perfect? Of course not. Can he be a contributor as a backup QB on a very successful team? You bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roarcity269 0 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Does anyone feel like this entire season is a champ sports bowl waiting to happen! Ha! Anyway, Hendrix is not good. He has sat behind a mediocre player for 3 years. He didn't all of a sudden figure out how to play at the D1 level. Also, When you can't throw the football accurately the deep ball doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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