App91 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:58 am
mike87 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:08 am
My opinion...last year Drink started trying to turn ZT into a pocket passer. Took out the roll out plays that utilized Z’s speed and mobility. Difference was that Drink was/is an A1 quarterback coach and was able to coach Zack into that style of play. Peterson doesn’t have that ability and is still forcing the system. It isn’t working. Z needs to run the ball on the edges.
I have heard this stated a few times and i totally disagree. We have seen very few rollouts or pocket movements this year compared to last. Also, remember the game saving drive vs UNC, those long running plays that Zac made. He seems slower this year, not able to get the edge as he was last year. Seems Drink had him moving and utilizing speed much much more. Not sure if it is injury but he does appear to be a couple steps slower this year.
You are right about the UNC game, my point was more about Zac needing to be pushed out of the pocket and run. He ran more 2 years ago than last year and less this year than even last. At this point I don't believe the defenses are putting a spy on him. Seems like they are pinned back and all out rushing and he remains in the pocket and takes hits. Z's got some wheels. It's baffling.
