Seahwaks Rookie Report

[Urrymonster]

Jimmy Clausen

Passes by direction

These are where the passes were aimed at

Outside numbers to the left

<0 yards - 1/2 (50%) for 8 yards, 60.4 QB rating

0-9 yards - 3/5 (60%) for 59 yards, 67.9 QB rating

10-19 yards - 2/2 (100%) for 25, 118.8 QB rating

20+ yards - 0/2 (0%) for 0 yards, 39.6 QB rating

Between the Number

<0 yards - 1/2 (50%) for 8 yards, 1 Int, 20.8 QB rating

0-9 yards - 5/7 (71%) for 26 yards, 77.1 QB rating

10-19 yards - 1/2 (50%) for 21 yards, 87.5 QB rating

20+ yards - None

Outside numbers to the right

<0 yards - None

0-9 yards – 4/6 (67%) for 23 yards, 73.6 QB rating

10-19 yards - 1/1 (100%) for 39 yards, 118.8 QB rating

20+ yards - None

Pickles Pure Passing:

18/29 for 169 yards, 1 Interception and a 63.7 QB rating

Extras

4 Throw Aways

1 Batted Pass

Revised Pickles Passing:

18/34 for 195 yards, 1 Int and a 54.7 QB rating

Misc

1 Dropped Ball

Passing under pressure

Including plays pulled back for penalties Jimmy had the following:

No pressure

25 drop backs

14/25 (56.0%),

139 yards (5.6 ypa)

1 Int

55.3 QB rating

Under pressure

12 drop backs

4/9 (44.4%)

30 yards (3.3 ypa)

3 Sck,

53.0 QB rating

Blitzed

13 drop backs

6/11 (54.5%)

53 yards (4.8 ypa)

2 Sck

67.6 QB rating

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Brandon LaFell

Plays

37/72 snaps (51%)

25 Pass Plays (Running Routes)

12 Run Plays

Positional

LWR - 14 Snaps

RWR - 15 Snaps

SLWR - 7 Snaps

SLWR - 1 Snap

Targets & Receptions

3/7 (66.7%)

33 yards (11.0 ypr)

3 YAC (1.0 ypr)

14 yards longest

1 Drop

QB Rating - 57.4

Covered by

Marcus Trufant - 0/2, 0 yards, 1 Drop

Chris Clemons - 0/1, 0 yards

Kelly Jennings - 3/4, 33 yards, 3 yac

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David Gettis

Plays

51/72 Snaps (71%)

29 - Pass Plays (Running routes)

22 - Run Plays

Positional

LWR - 16 Snaps

RWR - 31 Snaps

SLWR - 1 Snap

SRWR - 1 Snap

TE - 2 Snaps

Targets & Receptions

2/3 (66.6%)

16 Yards (8.0 ypc)

0 YAC

Longest - 11 Yards

QB Rating - 79.9

Coverage

Marcus Trufant - 1/1, 5 yards

Walter Thurmond - 0/1, 0 yards

Kelly Jennings - 1/1, 11 yards

Kick Return

1 for 28 yards, 28.0 avg, 28 Longest

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Greg Hardy

Plays

19/70 Snaps (27%)

11 - Run Plays

8 - Pass Plays

Positional

LDE - 18 Snap(s)

LDT - 1 Snap(s)

Impact Plays

1 - Pressure(s)

0 - Hit(s)

0 - Sack(s)

0 - Batted Pass(es)

0 - Solo Tackle(s)

1 - Assisted Tackle(s)

1 - Missed Tackle(s)

0 - Defensive Stops

Special Teams

0 Tackle(s)

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Robert McClain

Plays

37/70 Snaps (53%)

22 - Pass Coverage

15 - Run Plays

1 - Penalty

Positional

RCB - 37 Snap(s)

Coverage

Deon Butler - 2/2, 20 Yards, 4 YAC

Ben Obomanu - 0/1, 0 Yards

Golden Tate - 0/1, 0 Yards

Impact Plays

0 - Pressure(s)

0 - Hit(s)

0 - Sack(s)

0 - Batted Pass(es)

0 - Solo Tackle(s)

1 - Assisted Tackle(s)

0 - Missed Tackle(s)

0 - Defensive Stop(s)

Special Teams

1 - Tackle(s)

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Jordan Pugh

Special Teams

1 - Tackle(s)

[Cat'sGrowl]

I'm not too sure why Clausen is so keen on LaFell over Gettis, maybe it's the routes, or just chance, but I'd like to see Gettis start getting some more balls.

With the exception of those 2 drops in the endzone last week, LaFell has finally started to become a reliable target.

[Urrymonster]

My thoughts:

Jimmy

Tale of two halves when watching the game, however the statistics paint an even bleaker picture. I was under the impression at the time that it was the pressure that was causing the problem, however he completed just 56% of his passes when he had time. That's really troubling.

I am getting the impression that as soon as Jimmy gets hit hard once or has a succession of 'nearly' sacks, he loses his composure. To be fair he was sacked three times, hit three times and pressured a further 8 times (Garry Williams gave up a sack and 5 pressures), however I am concerned about his inability to find the open man even when he has time. Clausen was credited for causing 1 sack, 1 hit and 1 pressure. That tells the whole story, as once any team gets pressure on him, he is rattled completely.

Certainly a step back for him this game. Without the 2-3 completions down the sidelines to Smith and LaFell, this might have been his worst performance this season, however that is still claimed by his Chicago game. Davidson is really not doing a good job about giving him a variety of places to throw his passes.

LaFell

Bullied little Kelly Jennins in the first quarter and then was never thrown to against him again. Really puzzling that we did not try and take advantage of that matchup more often as his size was causing huge problems, he clearly moved around a bit so it's not like we anchored him in one place.

Still he had those couple of passes that made him show his potential. After that he really struggled.

Gettis

Kick return looked more focused and direct, however he continues to be an enigma in the passing game. He really did nothing to separate himself from anonymity, nor come close to his two fantastic games.

He continues to be consistent once the ball is heading his way, however he needs to be better at getting open and making Jimmy realise it.

Hardy

I just do not understand our coaching staff. We have Brayton, easily our worst pass rushing DE, playing at RE. We have a rookie freak of nature who is very raw, subbing in at LE. The result? A dependence on Charles Johnson to rush the passer and a gashing in the run game. Johnson was our only DLine apply consistent pressure and the moment Hardy had a series of plays at LE, they ran right at him for their final touchdown drive. I don't know about anyone else, but in my mind Hardy subs in at RE whereas Brayton fills in for Johnson at LE.

Still he picked up a pressure, but certainly had one of his worst games in his very promising rookie campaign. Oh and 19 snaps? That's just silly. He easily has our second best percentage of plays resulting in pressure on the QB.

McClain

Didn't look out of place and didn't get picked on. When looking back at the stats I was surprised to see the 2 completions. Still he played a lot and he played well with Marshall continuing his trend of moving into the nickel position.

He did give up one penalty, so that is something to keep an eye on if he continues to feature more heavily. Do not need two CBs obsessed with picking up PI's.

[Urrymonster]

I'm not too sure why Clausen is so keen on LaFell over Gettis, maybe it's the routes, or just chance, but I'd like to see Gettis start getting some more balls.

With the exception of those 2 drops in the endzone last week, LaFell has finally started to become a reliable target.

LaFell started really well with two fairly early grabs for first downs nd it's only natural for a player to focus on that and going with 'what's hot'. Unfortunately LaFell struggled from that point on.

With regards to Gettis, I personally think his two big games have clouded peoples eyes a touch and expecting too much from him. He really is a rookie and he doesn't do anything consistently. However he flashes serious potential at times and if we can get that more consistent, then we have a quality pair in the making.

Considering this, I do think Clausen is struggling in part because of his rookie receivers. Either they do not know all the playbook, or Davidson is thinking he has to simplify for the youngsters. Either way we have a very simple passing scheme and it seems easy for teams to take away players for entire games.

[Anybodyhome]

Considering this, I do think Clausen is struggling in part because of his rookie receivers. Either they do not know all the playbook, or Davidson is thinking he has to simplify for the youngsters. Either way we have a very simple passing scheme and it seems easy for teams to take away players for entire games.

Clausen is struggling because of the rookie receivers? How about the possibility of the rookie receivers struggling because of Clausen? He stares down receivers, holds the ball too long and is almost afraid to throw it over the middle. All of those things can make life for a receivers miserable.

[Urrymonster]

Clausen is struggling because of the rookie receivers? How about the possibility of the rookie receivers struggling because of Clausen? He stares down receivers, holds the ball too long and is almost afraid to throw it over the middle. All of those things can make life for a receivers miserable.

Oh for goodness sake.

Why does everyone have to try and pick small parts of what people say, taking them completely out of context. The people who essentially want to run Clausen out of town are just a little too keen on trying to force feed their opinions on everyone. For once, just maybe, be objective and just realise there aren't any 'homers', 'slurpers' or 'bum chums' of his on the board. Some actually recognise that the guy is a rookie, with a rookie supporting cast in a scheme that has never been friendly for quarterbacks.

Lets look again at what I said:

"Considering this, I do think Clausen is struggling in part because of his rookie receivers."

So clearly I recognise that the rookie receivers are only a part of a problem, not the whole problem. If you are happy to blame Clausen completely for their struggles, then you have a clouded mind on the whole game. For more 'opinions' check out my 'thoughts' post for my analysis of how Clausen did. (Seriously why are so many people so quick to attack anyone who says tha Clausen isn't 100% of the problem in Carolina...)

Why it's such a big problem, is that neither can help each other. Usually a vet can make up for young receivers, or vet wide outs can find ways of always getting open. We have neither. They are both a part of the same problem. Realise that.

Seriously, some people only come on this board to shoot down any differing opinions, rather than dicuss simple things such as: why Hardy is playing at LE so much, why is LaFell targeted more over Gettis, or getting to see who our special team aces are. Some people just need to grow up a little and stop getting a micro erection when they think they can 'pwn' someone.

[Anybodyhome]

Hey, re#%$()lax! I simply posed the question, "How about the possibility..."

Go on and rant about taking something out of context and getting ultra defensive about a simple question to look at both possibilities, then look in the mirror.

"If you are happy to blame Clausen..."

Incorrect assumption

"...you have a clouded mind on the whole game."

Quite the opposite, I'm offering up a different perspective.

Before getting defensive on the subject and jumping to your own incorrect conclusions, try not to misunderstand the phrase "How about the possibility..." which simply begs the question to open your mind to other factors as well.

Relax, dude, you'll end up with a heart condition long before you should...

[Urrymonster]

Hmmmm If I read your post wrong then fair enough, just so used to most threads and discussions going down that route.

To be fair the way you have worded it is really open to being read as I did, otherwise you would have just opened with 'How about the possibility...'

Anyway! As it was a legit question and thought, then you are right in the Clausen doesn't help our WRs, but in the same instance they don't help him. It's a bit chicken and the egg and it's a very difficult situation to get success from.

To be honest it's no surprise our passing game is struggling considering everything and it's the only reason I am refraining from completely making judgement on Clausen. The simple fact that LaFell and Gettis have had great moments is sentiment to their potential.

[Anybodyhome]

It's a bit chicken and the egg and it's a very difficult situation to get success from.

This is the key to the entire season, as far as I'm concerned. A bunch of rookies and very few veterans. Even fewer vets at the positions where the rookies are under the microscope (QB, WR).

Admittedly, I'm not a Clausen fan, but I've tried to set that aside because I'm a Panther fan and I hope for QB success regardless of who that QB may be. But I find it somewhat mind-boggling that this team did not see a need to put a vet QB on the roster if nothing else to just be there. Colt McCoy has a vet, Sam Bradford has a vet...

[MHS831]

I personally feel good about CB even after Marshall is gone. I like Hardy and see him starting next season. I like Jason Williams so far. I like Pugh better than Godfrey. I really thing we are only 2 stud DTs from being awesome on D. Of course, this assuming we INTELLIGENTLY re-sign Anderson, Johnson, TD, and probably extend Beason.

On offense, we only have to:

Get Otah healthy

Get a stud RG

Get Wharton healthy

Draft and sign solid backups at LOT, C, RT, and G.

Tag Williams for a year or two

Get Stewart healthy

Add a true #1 WR

draft Luck

Re-sign Kalil

Re-sign Rosario

and possibly draft/sign a kicker

[Urrymonster]

I personally feel good about CB even after Marshall is gone. I like Hardy and see him starting next season. I like Jason Williams so far. I like Pugh better than Godfrey. I really thing we are only 2 stud DTs from being awesome on D. Of course, this assuming we INTELLIGENTLY re-sign Anderson, Johnson, TD, and probably extend Beason.

On offense, we only have to:

Get Otah healthy

Get a stud RG

Get Wharton healthy

Draft and sign solid backups at LOT, C, RT, and G.

Tag Williams for a year or two

Get Stewart healthy

Add a true #1 WR

draft Luck

Re-sign Kalil

Re-sign Rosario

and possibly draft/sign a kicker

I think we have to resign Johnson. He may be a one season wonder, but we would have to spend millions to replace him. However his promising play as a back up is proof enough he has been able to do it outside a contract year.

That said I personally think we either re-sign Anderson or TD, not both. Considering we have Connor & Beason already under contract we will be giving a multi year deal to someone we already have a replacement already. My personal opinion is that our linebckers are much more balanced with Connor in the middle, with Beason & Anderson/TD outside. Obviously this is dependant on us keeping the same scheme.

Considering that I don't think you are far off though. I would add depth at OT, but I think Schwartz and Mack are easily good enough as back ups or starters. With Otah & Wharton back, we are flooded with starting calibre players, however I would ditch Williams in favor of an older guy in case Wharton/Otah go down again.

We definitely need a new CB though. I have enjoyed Munnerlyn being given a more prominent role and frankly he's been our best CB this year. However we said that about Marshall early in his career...

Hardy should already be starting at RE...

[MHS831]

I think we have to resign Johnson. He may be a one season wonder, but we would have to spend millions to replace him. However his promising play as a back up is proof enough he has been able to do it outside a contract year.

That said I personally think we either re-sign Anderson or TD, not both. Considering we have Connor & Beason already under contract we will be giving a multi year deal to someone we already have a replacement already. My personal opinion is that our linebckers are much more balanced with Connor in the middle, with Beason & Anderson/TD outside. Obviously this is dependant on us keeping the same scheme.

Considering that I don't think you are far off though. I would add depth at OT, but I think Schwartz and Mack are easily good enough as back ups or starters. With Otah & Wharton back, we are flooded with starting calibre players, however I would ditch Williams in favor of an older guy in case Wharton/Otah go down again.

We definitely need a new CB though. I have enjoyed Munnerlyn being given a more prominent role and frankly he's been our best CB this year. However we said that about Marshall early in his career...

Hardy should already be starting at RE...

Johnson is coming into his own. He must be signed. Kalil is the other Must. I endorse spending a third rounder on a LT project who can eventually play it if needed. Moving Wharton outside is not a true option. I also am concerned about Otah's ability to stay healthy. If we hit a homer and draft a good one, we could move Gross back there if needed. I think we need a true backup center. Remember Bernadeau's shotgun snaps in preseason?

And we need a good cb- the draft is deep at the position this year, one of the few spots where there is depth. Much depends on the new staff in this matter. Do we stay big with the cushion or do we go small and fast? Good points/