Bengals vs Hawks Sept 14, 2024

[Nodak78]

1 hour ago, UND Football Fan said:

I know Simon had some (some will say several) one hopped throws, maybe the coaches will try what Cleveland did for Rube Baker to get him to throw back to the pitcher. 
 

I thought to add some humor on a Monday. 

Awesome.

[SiouxFan100]

What caused the skipped passes by Simon. Is it his footwork? A confidence issue? Correctable 

[SIOUXFAN97]

38 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

What caused the skipped passes by Simon. Is it his footwork? A confidence issue? Correctable 

yes...his footwork is suspect and a not so strong arm....lack of height to see downfield....all of the above.

but completion %

[Nodak78]

49 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

yes...his footwork is suspect and a not so strong arm....lack of height to see downfield....all of the above.

but completion %

Roll out is key.  Completion 65+ not bad.  Unless you ride a bicycle.

[SIOUXFAN97]

3 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:

Roll out is key.  Completion 65+ not bad.  Unless you ride a bicycle.

agreed....bootlegs....move the pocket....use the tight end.

[geaux_sioux]

1 hour ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

yes...his footwork is suspect and a not so strong arm....lack of height to see downfield....all of the above.

but completion %

Lack of tire pressure according to Tom Miller

[90siouxfan]

Missing seat?  By design?

[CMSioux]

11 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said:

What caused the skipped passes by Simon. Is it his footwork? A confidence issue? Correctable 

Just looked like he rushed it, had a few extra seconds to make it happen (close circuit to Tommy Two Gloves Haters - that was an automatic for him)

[UNDColorado]

It really doesn't matter who the QB is. Someone on this forum will throw a fit.

Also, if Jerry doesn't see quality time this week and next week then I have some serious questions.

[Kab]

Is bubba afraid Jerry would be better than Romfo and create a QB controversy 

[Oldguy]

14 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said:

What caused the skipped passes by Simon. Is it his footwork? A confidence issue? Correctable 

I'm no expert, but it looked to me like he was pulling the ball down by jerking his shoulder down during those throws.  The ones where he wasn't trying to throw a fast ball were the ones he placed well.

[homer]

3 minutes ago, Kab said:

Is bubba afraid Jerry would be better than Romfo and create a QB controversy 

I think they evaluated that during spring ball and fall camp.  As someone said earlier they may just be working to get Romfo reps that will benefit him as the season moves along.  
 

or maybe your thought is why?  

[geaux_sioux]

Just now, Oldguy said:

I'm no expert, but it looked to me like he was pulling the ball down by jerking his shoulder down during those throws.  The throws where he wasn't trying to throw a fast ball were the ones he placed well.

I would agree but would say elbow instead

[geaux_sioux]

24 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

It really doesn't matter who the QB is. Someone on this forum will throw a fit.

Also, if Jerry doesn't see quality time this week and next week then I have some serious questions.

You have to assume this next game is the one where he could get 1.5 quarters of action. We need to break them in the first half and get dudes valuable reps. We’re a super young team so it’s been nice to have 3 easier games to work guys in. But yea if Jerry doesn’t get meaningful time I will turn into a Pakistani cricket fan real quick.

[SIOUXFAN97]

14 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said:

What caused the skipped passes by Simon. Is it his footwork? A confidence issue? Correctable 

aim both your feet at the goalposts....have all you weight on your back foot and try to throw a football 15 yards (quickly) towards the sideline using pretty much only your shoulder.....

not good.

[HoopsFan03]

11 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

aim both your feet at the goalposts....have all you weight on your back foot and try to throw a football 15 yards (quickly) towards the sideline using pretty much only your shoulder.....

not good.

Does Jerry make this mistake?

[Kab]

99% of us aren’t at practice to see how players are playing

i hope all the backups get some reps the next couple of games

sooner or later some of those players will need to fill in

I’m. not pro Romfo or Jerry, I would like to be able to compare the 2 after seeing them both play meaningful game time 

 

[SIOUXFAN97]

2 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Does Jerry make this mistake?

we may never know!

if you have a stronger arm you can get away with more things but sometimes you get cocky and you get sketchy results like ketts.....

[UNDColorado]

5 minutes ago, Kab said:

99% of us aren’t at practice to see how players are playing

i hope all the backups get some reps the next couple of games

sooner or later some of those players will need to fill in

I’m. not pro Romfo or Jerry, I would like to be able to compare the 2 after seeing them both play meaningful game time 

 

Exactly. I'm pro being 2-1 when most of us thought we would be 1-2 right now.

[jdub27]

5 minutes ago, UNDColorado said:

Exactly. I'm pro being 2-1 when most of us thought we would be 1-2 right now.

There were more than a few on the 0-3 bandwagon and the season being over by now...

 

  

59 minutes ago, homer said:

As someone said earlier they may just be working to get Romfo reps that will benefit him as the season moves along.  

Exactly. He's now played 12 quarters of football as a starter after not seeing much for meaningful reps since 2020. Letting him work on things, with some of the pressure off, plus the ability to put more things on film are important. Showing teams that stacking the box isn't going to stop the offense will keep things opened up for the stable of RB's we have down the road. It was clear we expected ISU to sell out to stop the run, and with 6-8 guys in the box most of the game, they were doing just that. Very encouraging to see the OC and the offense respond. Having the defense step up the way they did was a nice cherry on top. Now, getting the backups some extra reps to have them game ready the next two weeks should be focus. Get up early and put the game in that spot. Everyone is saying the right things about focusing on the next week and not overlooking anyone, let's hope the execution is there.

[forksandspoons]

I think Romfo's arm is stronger than we've seen. If you watch his HS film, he's making some pretty long throws on the run. To my very amateur eye, when he short hops throws, it's because he doesn't get his feet set or he's rushes it just a bit. I think we need to get him throwing on the move a bit more until he's more comfortable passing with his feet set. 

[Oxbow6]

Having watched his 12 quarters/3 games I'd say his arm strength at best is FCS average and his accuracy is below average. Now I'm not privy to "practice" and his HS film is irrelevant against the likes of Rugby and Bottineau. He's the guy moving forward. Bubba isn't going to deviate from him. He'll hopefully improve. October 5 will give insight into what is in-store for the remainder of the season.  He definitely can run. He isn't a 35+ passes a game QB. Get him in some ROP and play to his strengths. 

[homer]

1 hour ago, Kab said:

99% of us aren’t at practice to see how players are playing

i hope all the backups get some reps the next couple of games

sooner or later some of those players will need to fill in

I’m. not pro Romfo or Jerry, I would like to be able to compare the 2 after seeing them both play meaningful game time 

 

Wording your response this way is much different than “Is bubba afraid Jerry would be better than Romfo and create a QB controversy ”

[90siouxfan]

It seems the common take on Simon's issues, other than the Hedburg on a Bicycle guru wannabe, is he is rushing things, impatient, and learning the level he is at...  I don't even know where a Holiday Inn is anymore, so is my take accurate.