Mooch on Cam

[Millions]

from twitter

If Cam Newton scores 2 TDs today, he will become the second youngest player ever to reach 75 career pass & rush TDs, just behind @DanMarino.

[Jackofalltrades]

I feel certain he'll do that today.

 

 

[footballisasport]

This morning on NFLN's Game Day Morning show Marriuchi (don't know or care how to spell it) did a nice segment on Cam that paid compliment to both Shula's design and creativity and Cam's execution through making the right reads and proper footwork.

 

He showed 3 plays all from the Minny game.

 

1st was the Cam to Smith TD where Tolbert and Olsen were Cam's first reads on the strong side (right side here). Smith was in the slot with LaFell on the outside. Smith ran a drag route where LaFell ran a pick and forced the CB to go high giving Steve room and Cam threw a nice pass for the TD. You can see Cam's feet move as he scans across the field and he reset his feet just before he threw the pass. Protection was very good, Cam had more time had he needed it.

 

2nd was the flea flicker. This was more about play design than Cam, but Cam sold it and again the footwork caught my attention. Mooch loved that it wasn't your typlical flea flicker with the deep bomp, opting instead for the TE screen. Protection was typical of a screen, guys got through- but by design to allow the OL to get out in space and create room.

 

3rd was the 79 yard throw to LaFell. He showed Cam going through his reads again and this time, again, you could see Cam moving and resetting his feet before delivering another well thrown ball. With the single high saftey and the double team on Jared Allen it looks the design of this play was certainly for a big gain. There were underneath routes but it was executed well and of course Ginn's felonous block on the peel back sprung Donald for the TD. Protection broke down on the right side, but Cam stood firm in the pocket and made the throw.

 

For me these plays show part of the reason our offense has been better over the last couple of weeks. Shula has not only restored balance, but his creativity is creating opportunities. Cam is the primary benefactor as teams can't just send a full house after him. Add to that the improvement in fundamentals and you're seeing a more effecient QB who isn't having to shoulder the entire load.

 

It was nice to see some more nice pub for not only our offense, but also for Cam.

 

Did he speak on how much those around Luck is helping him become a better QB also or is he still giving the impression that Luck is this college to NFL ready QB?

 

As I said before, the psychology of our media. It's good that Mooch is saying anything positive about Cam.

[Happy Panther]

No reason he shouldn't look pretty good against the Rams today. Test of consistency will come against tougher front 7s

 

Very efficient game. Exactly what we needed.

[Jackofalltrades]

Saw more of the same today, 15 of 17 with a Smith drop?

I'll take it.

[Razeyfingers]

very solid day for him. Elusive and decisive.

[Mr. Scot]

Mooch, also said he had never seen a flea flicker turned into a TE screen.

 

Neither have I.

 

i thought it was brilliantly designed.

 

[camtheone]

That throw to olsen that he dropped but didn't show up on the stat sheet because it was Def holding that would have went to the house....and Smitty....love the man he's crazy.......Needs to watch those drops...but he turned it on after that one....KEEP POUNDING!!!!

[Snake]

But, but, but...I thought the all knowing Huddle had determined Shula sucks ass.

Just, just, just... Like you had determined Cam sucked ass.