Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Cam

[Zaximus]

I didn't read entire thread, because I'm lazy, but I heard someone call into WFNZ one day and make a very valid point.  This guy said he's coached at most levels of sports and one thing he notices is Cam hardly EVER has a "clean pocket" to throw in.  Not only is Cam hit quite often, but he very seldom has a clean pocket.  The caller said he'd guess, on a low number that 50% of the time he does NOT have a clean pocket, and more likely than not it's higher than that.   I know Cam has made mistakes, but how many of those are due to clean pocket issues or just mistakes?   Not to mention he probably doesn't even trust his blocking.  When you don't have a clean pocket it messes up your timing, which is vastly important for QB's and their receivers.  It's not to really judge a guy when his offensive line is terrible and he's handcuffed by his coaching staff.

[CRA]

I didn't read entire thread, because I'm lazy, but I heard someone call into WFNZ one day and make a very valid point. This guy said he's coached at most levels of sports and one thing he notices is Cam hardly EVER has a "clean pocket" to throw in. Not only is Cam hit quite often, but he very seldom has a clean pocket. The caller said he'd guess, on a low number that 50% of the time he does NOT have a clean pocket, and more likely than not it's higher than that. I know Cam has made mistakes, but how many of those are due to clean pocket issues or just mistakes? Not to mention he probably doesn't even trust his blocking. When you don't have a clean pocket it messes up your timing, which is vastly important for QB's and their receivers. It's not to really judge a guy when his offensive line is terrible and he's handcuffed by his coaching staff.

On a related note, I have thought for years now G play was more important for Cam than T play....and our G play is HORRIBLE.

Cam actually likes the pocket and wants to step up and make his home there. Too consistently he can't. The fact he is so big and has such a long stride.... IMO means he needs a little more room to legitimately step up and keep good footwork