Pattersonca65 wrote:CrimsonCrew wrote:Haha. I was about to say that I think the height issues get overstated. It does appear to play a part, but on plenty of those looks he had a clear window and just didn't make the right read. I think he's mediocre (at best) at reading the field and the defense, but he can more than compensate with elite throwing, his movement skills, and his ability to run.
Cactus and I had a relatively brief discussion of Wilson playing in a quick-hitting offense a week or two ago. There's some real potential for a more effective offense there, but I just don't know that Wilson can flourish in that type of offense. And at least part of the blame for the offense's struggles - to the extent that they have struggled - falls on his shoulders for failing to execute that offense as drawn up.
Also worth noting that watching that video is exactly why we drafted Trey Lance instead of Justin Fields. Clearly Shanahan thinks that reading of the field is more important than the ability to hit all the throws. It will be interesting to see if he's right.
I also think he contributes to part of the oline woes. The lineman don't always know where he is going to be. Sometimes I've noticed he will spin into a sack where there was an opportunity to the step up into the pocket and throw. He is at his best when scrambling out of the pocket and extending plays with his legs. I've noticed he doesn't seem to run downfield as much as he is used to. I would agree that part of offensive's inconsistencies falls on him because of all the improvising and off schedule plays does lead to inconsistencies where he can be red hot at times and then struggle. Still the best QB in the division and among the top on the league. Will be interesting to see how he plays as he gets into his 30s and can no longer rely on his athleticism to extend plays. Can he make the transition. People who didn't watch Montana play his whole career don't know just how athletic and mobile Montana was early in his career. Montana ran alot and threw on the run outside the pocket alot. After his back injury he really became far more a pocket passer. Had no choice.
I played left tackle all throughout high school and I can tell you a guy like Wilson is one of the worst kinds to block for.
When you're pass blocking you have an idea of how long the QB should hold onto the ball based on the play and an idea of where he's going to be in the pocket.
If you can stone the man in front of you than great but most of the time you're doing what you can to direct a guy to where your QB shouldn't be. Most of the time that's wide to the outside which gives your QB a chance to move around in the pocket.
With Wilson you're just not sure where he's going to be at a given time so you could be putting your man in a position that you don't think Wilson will be only to have him scramble right to where you were taking your man.
Also plays that are intended to get the ball out fast usually have blocking to reflect that. If it's' a 3 step drop and ball out you're not going to invest a lot of man power to block since all you want is your lineman to just hold up for a couple of seconds.
Now I'm sure his offensive line is used to Wilson's style of play but it still doesn't make it any less of a pain to block for.