Quote Originally Posted by Maroon Glasses View Post
I can't disagree with you. If Shapen would run the offense how it's suppose to be run then yes, no doubt Shaoen is the guy. But I feel like he isn't doing that. He doesn't move the pocket and constantly looks for the HR ball. It's either Evans or Thompson. And the only time he seems to hit the short, intermediate routes is on 3rd downs when they are short of the first down. I know Shapen threw 3 passes short of the sticks this week to Evans and Thompson. He just doesnt seem to be making the right decisions right now. And I thought he was somewhat mobile but I was wrong. You're right tho.. he gives us the better chance to win IF he turns its around this week and makes the right decisions. And I kniw that's tough when your O line can't give you time to make those reads. Which is why I'm leaning more toward KT to make things happen with his feet, move the pocket, and hopefully still keep his eyes downfield.
Constantly looking for the home run ball is the hallmark of the veer and shoot offense. Their motto is score from afar. That's what makes it successful and explosive. Think about our two wins against Arizona State and Arkansas. In both of those games, the key play that essentially won the games for us were on deep balls. KT will throw plenty of those in his career and he already has a few as I type this.

Just because a QB throws a pass short of the sticks it doesn't mean the QB made the wrong decision. They make that decision because the defense takes away the deeper options. You have to hope that your receiver can make a guy miss and pick up the first down. That's the design of the offense plus what the defense is giving you.

The offensive line is a major issue for us and honestly much more of an issue than Shapen.