Post by Oneback on Oct 2, 2010 13:09:17 GMT
EXCELLENT ADVICE FOR THE PASSING GAME:
AL DAVIS: (To Raiders "OC" who in a meeting — told the offense "we're going to take what they give us"): "Don't ever let me hear you say that again. We don't take what they give us. We make them take what we give THEM".
BILL WALSH: "The QB's today need more protection. By the way these teams are playing, they don't have enough blockers so the QB is taking a lot of punishment. The other problem is that the QB's are being really damaged by the hits that come just after they've thrown the ball. My answer to the blitz would be to have the Tight End and the two Running Backs check before they release. And, to run more shallow crossing patterns".
BILL WALSH: "Sooner or later, you have to make big plays from the pocket because you can't win a championship with legs at that position. You have to win with the arm".
DON CORYELL: "It was a timing system, and I had only one rule: NEVER PASS UP AN OPEN RECEIVER. You look...you look...and you look, but if number one or two is open, you get the ball to them. Don't wait and hope that number three or number four MIGHT be open deeper. And if you have any doubts, throw the ball out of bounds".
DAN FOUTS: "My rules for the Charger receivers were: 1) NEVER FOOL THE QB, and 2) ALWAYS BE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE".
STEVE YOUNG: "The "West Coast" offense is all about the feet. As originated by Bill Walsh, it is any play or set of plays that tie the Quarterback's feet to the Receiver's route so there is a sense of timing".
STEVE YOUNG: Footwork in the West Coast Offense (Example = 5 step drop): QB takes 5 step drop & throw to first man in progression without a hitch step; take 1 hitch step if going to 2nd man in progression; take another hitch step if going to the 3rd man in progression.
JOE MONTANA: "I never felt comfortable with a pass route until I had thrown it 2,500 times in practice".
DON CORYELL (ADVICE TO MIKE MARTZ ON DRAFTING A QB): A) INTELLIGENCE (CAN HE LEAD THE TEAM); B) TOUGHNESS (CAN HE TAKE A HIT); C) ACCURACY (MORE IMPORTANT THAN ARM STRENGTH).
(JAWORSKI) "60% OF PATRIOTS' PASS OFFENSE YARDAGE COMES AFTER THE CATCH"
BILL WALSH: "Just keep doing what you are doing, only do it BETTER"!!!
Kyle Shanahan: "I keep getting asked about my system," he says. "You know, I really don't know what my system is. Its whatever the weakness of the defense is."
Peyton Manning on Colts' Succes: The consistency, Manning often acknowledges, is largely a byproduct of the Colts' incredible continuity. Instead of adjusting to new coaching styles every few years, as most NFL players do, Manning had the advantage of working with the same coaches — offensive coordinator, line coach and running backs coach — for 12 seasons.
CORYELL OFFENSE is based upon: A) Simplicity; B) Spacing; Timing ("get the ball out").
CORYELL: A) Never pass up an open receiver. If he's there, stop reading and throw it to him. B) Never worry about an incompletion. You don't give a damn about incompletions. Just go back and get it the next time. C) Advice to QB: "DON'T GET HIT" (Translation: get rids of the ball).
SID GILLMAN PASSING GAME THOUGHTS:
TIMING OF PASS:
1. The timing of the delivery is essential. It is the single most important item to successful passing.
2. Each route has it's own distinct timing. As routes and patterns are developed on the field, the exact point of delivery will be emphasized.
3. Take mental notes on the field on timing of the throw.
4. If you cannot co-ordinate eye and arm to get the ball at it's intended spot properly and on time, you are not a passer.
5. Keeping the ball in both hands and chest high is part of the answer.
6. Generally speaking, the proper timing of any pass is putting the ball in the air before, or as the receiver goes into his final break.
7. If you wait until the receiver is well into his final move, you are too late.
BILL WALSH: "I never wanted the QB in a Shotgun, because that means looking down to catch the snap, and then he won't be looking at the defense and his receivers".
CORYELL: "The only way to beat a better team is to throw like hell".
AL DAVIS: (To Raiders "OC" who in a meeting — told the offense "we're going to take what they give us"): "Don't ever let me hear you say that again. We don't take what they give us. We make them take what we give THEM".
BILL WALSH: "The QB's today need more protection. By the way these teams are playing, they don't have enough blockers so the QB is taking a lot of punishment. The other problem is that the QB's are being really damaged by the hits that come just after they've thrown the ball. My answer to the blitz would be to have the Tight End and the two Running Backs check before they release. And, to run more shallow crossing patterns".
BILL WALSH: "Sooner or later, you have to make big plays from the pocket because you can't win a championship with legs at that position. You have to win with the arm".
DON CORYELL: "It was a timing system, and I had only one rule: NEVER PASS UP AN OPEN RECEIVER. You look...you look...and you look, but if number one or two is open, you get the ball to them. Don't wait and hope that number three or number four MIGHT be open deeper. And if you have any doubts, throw the ball out of bounds".
DAN FOUTS: "My rules for the Charger receivers were: 1) NEVER FOOL THE QB, and 2) ALWAYS BE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE".
STEVE YOUNG: "The "West Coast" offense is all about the feet. As originated by Bill Walsh, it is any play or set of plays that tie the Quarterback's feet to the Receiver's route so there is a sense of timing".
STEVE YOUNG: Footwork in the West Coast Offense (Example = 5 step drop): QB takes 5 step drop & throw to first man in progression without a hitch step; take 1 hitch step if going to 2nd man in progression; take another hitch step if going to the 3rd man in progression.
JOE MONTANA: "I never felt comfortable with a pass route until I had thrown it 2,500 times in practice".
DON CORYELL (ADVICE TO MIKE MARTZ ON DRAFTING A QB): A) INTELLIGENCE (CAN HE LEAD THE TEAM); B) TOUGHNESS (CAN HE TAKE A HIT); C) ACCURACY (MORE IMPORTANT THAN ARM STRENGTH).
(JAWORSKI) "60% OF PATRIOTS' PASS OFFENSE YARDAGE COMES AFTER THE CATCH"
BILL WALSH: "Just keep doing what you are doing, only do it BETTER"!!!
Kyle Shanahan: "I keep getting asked about my system," he says. "You know, I really don't know what my system is. Its whatever the weakness of the defense is."
Peyton Manning on Colts' Succes: The consistency, Manning often acknowledges, is largely a byproduct of the Colts' incredible continuity. Instead of adjusting to new coaching styles every few years, as most NFL players do, Manning had the advantage of working with the same coaches — offensive coordinator, line coach and running backs coach — for 12 seasons.
CORYELL OFFENSE is based upon: A) Simplicity; B) Spacing; Timing ("get the ball out").
CORYELL: A) Never pass up an open receiver. If he's there, stop reading and throw it to him. B) Never worry about an incompletion. You don't give a damn about incompletions. Just go back and get it the next time. C) Advice to QB: "DON'T GET HIT" (Translation: get rids of the ball).
SID GILLMAN PASSING GAME THOUGHTS:
TIMING OF PASS:
1. The timing of the delivery is essential. It is the single most important item to successful passing.
2. Each route has it's own distinct timing. As routes and patterns are developed on the field, the exact point of delivery will be emphasized.
3. Take mental notes on the field on timing of the throw.
4. If you cannot co-ordinate eye and arm to get the ball at it's intended spot properly and on time, you are not a passer.
5. Keeping the ball in both hands and chest high is part of the answer.
6. Generally speaking, the proper timing of any pass is putting the ball in the air before, or as the receiver goes into his final break.
7. If you wait until the receiver is well into his final move, you are too late.
BILL WALSH: "I never wanted the QB in a Shotgun, because that means looking down to catch the snap, and then he won't be looking at the defense and his receivers".
CORYELL: "The only way to beat a better team is to throw like hell".