Fitzgerald's mechanics…

[vandaldawg]

I really can't analyze a quarterback's motion like some of you can. In fact I am always impressed as hell when folks are able to. That said, it looks to mead if Fitz's release is a little long and slow - like he is guiding the ball as opposed to really letting it rip.

Any self-professed gurus have any detailed break downs? I also am curious as to how y'all think his motion compares to Dak's at the same point indevelopment.

 

[57stratdawg]

They're inconsistent, for sure.

 

[coach66]

I've been watching him and what I've noticed

Is inconsistency in setting his feet before he throws. When he gets his feet set
properly he is usually pretty accurate. He is also still just a little late in some of
his throws. I'm very optimistic about Nick.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

His feet are definitely his biggest issue. Cam Newton is probably the only QB who can have terrible mechanics most of the time and be successful. Fitz is often doesn't step into his throws as well. Another big problem of his is his eyes but these are all things that can get fixed. If he can do that and learn to throw to a spot with some touch in stead of throwing at a receiver with a missile then he'll ok.

 

[engie]

Not very good -- yet...

in all of the meltdowns, it's been glossed over that the kid has thrown like 200 passes in a live game in his career -- college and high school. I think I saw him start to finally settle in last week -- we will see when carl Lawson comes after him next week.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

This. He's not setting his feet when he throws and you see the ball sail on him. He also has a really long delivery.

 

[thatsbaseball]

If Mullen focuses on developing Nick he`ll make a damn good QB out of him before he leaves State. I Mullen is focused on triathlons or job hunting or just pouting in general....Nick will look a lot like he does now...two years from now.

 

[kired]

It's easy to compare him to "senior" Dak and think he's not very good... but you're right, the kid is still very young in his career. You could argue he's playing as well as Dak did as a sophomore. Hes playing with a worse OL - but probably more weapons. We'll see how he looks over the next few weeks.

 

[RightOfCenter]

Inconsistency is his problem so far. Feet, eyes, and internal clock. His clock needs to speed up when he recognizes speed rushers are on the field. That comes from film study(see umass fumble). His lateness could be due to practicing against DBs that allow for more desperation than most teams.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

How do you know who works on his car?

 

[CochiseCowbell]

I don't care as long as he doesn't get "free" tires.**