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Post by Bornthrilla on Sept 27, 2019 8:56:43 GMT -5
We have absolutely, positively got to find a way to get him on the field every week. Period. End of debate.
Dude is one of the top 5 athletes we have on the entire roster right now. He is not doing us any good standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.
Either design a package of plays that he can run at quarterback for a couple of series each game ... or switch him to a new position ... or let him do something on special teams, a la Joe Webb for the Panthers.
But this is where a good football coach earns his paycheck. Somebody has got to find a way to use this kid's natural talent to benefit our team.
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Post by Striktly on Sept 27, 2019 9:23:23 GMT -5
At least based on his legs, I'd like to see him get more touches. In previous seasons we'd bring in Carter just to run the ball which I think Ifedi could do as well. You can bring him in without giving him a pass play to execute although I'd assume his 1 pass wasn't his best.
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Sept 27, 2019 9:25:39 GMT -5
I was glad to see Ifedi finally get run last night. There's a lot of ring rust to knock off.
And it's why I'm not as concerned about the INT. As we talked about last night.. the red-zone throw shouldn't have been the first one. There should have been a safe pass play call during the drive to get Ifedi into a rhythm. The red zone throw isn't as easy as it looks because of speed of the read and the throw.
But we have to keep getting Ifedi on the field in Wildcat/change of pace situations. He's a weapon.
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Post by VA's Finest on Sept 27, 2019 9:41:48 GMT -5
There may be a 'slash' role in his future. He may need to be on the field at the same time as Carter sometimes to keep the defense from just stacking the box.
I agree though him holding a clipboard is not helping this team offensively.
Barnette may need to devise a RG3 Baylor like package where as its read option but with most his throws being deeper routes against 1-on-1 coverage and ball doesnt have to be perfect with "JumpBall U" out there.
If schemed properly could be a nice wrinkle to the offense and another headache for DC around the league.
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Post by DOOMS on Sept 27, 2019 9:54:14 GMT -5
I agree with all a y'all, but at the same time I'm like we need to develop him as a qb, period. If developed correctly what's keeping him from being Cam Newton lite? Any time he works on a new position is time he's not working on being a qb, and he's got serious upside if he can throw halfway accurately. The spring game probably wasn't a total fluke.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Sept 27, 2019 10:41:44 GMT -5
Based on where he is with his throwing mechanics (which happens to be the exact same place he was when I first watched his film), I dont think there is enough time to make him a proficient pocket quarterback. But that is OK.
There have been plenty of Nebraska teams who have won National Championships with quarterbacks who throw worse than Ifedi.
He can be serviceable throwing the ball between 5 and 20 yards. There are plenty of easy throws you can scheme for him, where the worst thing that could happen is that the ball falls incomplete.
But the central point here is that you have got to find a way to utilize his athletic talents. I wouldn't allow his quarterback passing rating to affect his ability to get on the field in some capacity.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Sept 27, 2019 12:10:07 GMT -5
not only does he need an ifedi specific "package of plays" made out for him, but he also needs to feel "comfortable" when he's in the game and the only way for that to happen is to give him a limited number plays in every game "if circumstances will allow it". man, i almost had a heart attack when i saw carter running to the locker room in the 3rd quarter, he was running very "gingerly". but i'm glad to see that carter is doing a better job of protecting himself this season, often "running out of bounds" rather than taking an unnecessary hit...
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Post by trues on Sept 27, 2019 12:30:49 GMT -5
not only does he need an ifedi specific "package of plays" made out for him, but he also needs to feel "comfortable" when he's in the game and the only way for that to happen is to give him a limited number plays in every game "if circumstances will allow it". man, i almost had a heart attack when i saw carter running to the locker room in the 3rd quarter, he was running very "gingerly". but i'm glad to see that carter is doing a better job of protecting himself this season, often "running out of bounds" rather than taking an unnecessary hit... I am not in favor of having him running the ball exposing himself. He would never last a entire season that way. But I agree we need to develop him. I think he has potential to be a good QB. I love his speed
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Post by Bornthrilla on Sept 27, 2019 12:39:52 GMT -5
Right now, he is probably our second best "ball carrier" on the team. We definitely need him running the ball.
If we are going to let 5'6, 130 pound Baker run the ball 8 times a game, we definitely need to let Ifedi carry the rock some.
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Sept 27, 2019 14:30:30 GMT -5
I would love to see him get snaps at QB along with at a H-back type of roll I wonder how well he catches the ball. He can still be a QB but I would let him wear multiple hats to get home on the field for 15-20 plays
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Post by Maxell on Sept 27, 2019 16:01:53 GMT -5
I would focus on teaching him an RPO set of plays with an emphasis on him learning how to read the optioned defender. He seems to be an exceptional runner but there were a couple of times after he made big runs that if it wasn’t called a straight keeper he could have handed it to Baker for a big gain rather than run himself. I think he could “out Carter” the Carter from last year. Imagine Infedi and Martin running the option down the field. And if he can learn to perfect the short pass, watch out.
BTW, I still think Fowler can be very effective if he gets out of his own head. It’s obvious he’s still thinking too much.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Sept 27, 2019 16:37:56 GMT -5
i gotta be honest, i recorded the game and didn't start watching it until around 11pm. so by the time ifedi got on the field, i barely saw more than one play before i "dozed off" which is why i haven't commented on his play. so i'll catch the rest of his performance tonight when i get home but i'm pretty darn happy that at least he got on the field...
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Post by saabman on Sept 27, 2019 17:29:26 GMT -5
i gotta be honest, i recorded the game and didn't start watching it until around 11pm. so by the time ifedi got on the field, i barely saw more than one play before i "dozed off" which is why i haven't commented on his play. so i'll catch the rest of his performance tonight when i get home but i'm pretty darn happy that at least he got on the field... Being truthful OSA we are in TROUBLE if Carter goes down . Ifedi is not ready and Fowler is definitely not ready . When Carter was Raynards back up he came in confident and played like the offense was his . Fast forward to Ifedi . He acts and plays like a backup that has know confidence in his abilities . As for Fowler dude was just awful . Coach Washington needs to start recruiting at least two quarterbacks hard as freshman and find the best QB they can in the Portal period . Unless things get better with those two this season we will definitely be in trouble if Carter goes down .
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Post by DOOMS on Sept 27, 2019 18:26:42 GMT -5
I didn’t see Ifedi like that at all. Looked like he just ran the plays they told him to run and overthrew badly on the pass in the end zone that got picked. At no point did he look uncomfortable or not confident to me. On the contrary, he actually looked dominant.
Fowler could use more reps. It’s coming to him but it’s coming to him rather slowly. He’s more of a thinker.
I’m not concerned if Carter goes down. Hopefully he won’t but I believe either guy can make enough plays when needed.
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Post by aggieblackie2 on Sept 28, 2019 11:19:51 GMT -5
Here we go again. As Raynard so uneloquently stated the majority of the people have not even played pop Warner football making critical statements about our players.
To me, and I am a novice as most are. Idefi played well with confidence. He did not show any fear or shyness in his runs.
The throw in the end zone was high and the guy who intercepted it did so luckily.
Some are judging his passing ability after only 1 throw. Highly impossible conclusion. They should have let him throw 1 or 2 passes prior to the interception to get loosen up.
To me a novice he looked pretty darn good with confidence and qb presence. I just hated they ran the hell out of him risking injury to him.
He is our future and the coaches need to keep that in mind.
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