Chase Daniels breaks down Bryce carving up the Falcons.

[TD alt]

https://youtu.be/NdU-A7QLcHk?si=9VZCoMjMOMfxxWjQ

 

Look at it if you want to feel good about Bryce. If not, do not. 

Sure, he was playing against a bad Falcons defense, but he showed a masterful understanding of what was going, where the pressure was coming from and who to get the ball to. And just as important, he made the throws, and at many times they were throws of anticipation. He knew where the receiver was going, and let the ball rip, sometimes before the receiver was anywhere near the ultimate catchpoint. That's not only keen understanding, but chemistry. Moreover, his footwork, sliding away from the pressure, resetting his feet, or flat out taking off when the play was breaking down foretells good things in his future. It was a very far cry from his very first outing against the Falcons when fans and pundits alike began to sour on Bryce out of the gate. What a difference observing and learning makes.

One thing Chase said is that we need to get Bryce some more weapons, and I'm all for it. It's an offensive league and if nothing else Bryce showed that he can actually score points in a dogfight. That's always a good thing in today's NFL.

Lastly, but by no means less important, is the fact that Dave Canales seems to be learning and adapting his game as well. Situationally, that was probably DC's best game as well. He realized Bryce was cooking, and he let him cook. Sure, he threw some runs in, but that's what you're supposed to do: use the run to set up the pass and the pass to set up the run. Moreover, the play designs were solid if you listen to what Daniels was saying. Canales is obviously very in tune with his QB, and offensive players in general. History says that he knows what he is doing. I kinda trust him to turn a lot of attention to the defense and help EE get that straightened out (even though I'm still skeptical of the scheme).

The last game was interesting and was, in many ways, a revelation that our QB and HC may have a higher ceiling than many of us ever thought possible. I'll be fascinated to see what types of things will be addressed in the offseason. I'm feeling hopeful for a reason.

 

Edited 4 hours ago by TD alt