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Some Denver fans think after week 1's performance vs the Steelers Manning had no rust and he's back to his 2008/09 form in every way. What a rude awakening.
Manning's Arm Strength nowhere close to 2008/09 form
In terms of arm strength...I feel (and John Elway would agree) that Manning is not who most Denver fans think he is, not even close. Manning has a long way to go as was proved in last nights performance. I think Manning knows this himself in spite of many Denver fans "no rust" opinions.
SHORT THROWS: 39 of 54 (72.2%), 423 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT
DEEP THROWS: 4 of 9 (44.4%), 71 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs*
Plenty adequate turned into a potential problem on the deep seam routes that he likes to hit as a counter to the crosses and curls (Chris Brown of Smart Football detailed the various Manning pass concepts). We’ll see if those were just some interceptions that will balance out, or if teams will notice that Manning has thrown only 14% of his throws deep and not with as much success, and adjust.
To put that in some perspective, Manning’s last five years featured the following deep throw percentages: 21.0%, 20.3%, 19.6%, 21.3%, 21.8%. Using Advanced NFL Stats percentages, the only quarterbacks with a lower deep throw percentage last year than Manning’s current one were Colt McCoy, Josh Freeman, and Dan Orlovsky.
Manning has said that he’s not back yet, and it’s a work in progress. Elway, earlier this week, said his arm strength is “probably not where he wants it to be. I don’t know if it’ll ever be where he wants it to be, but to me, it’s plenty adequate right now.”
I guess Denver fans didn't get the memo?
Discuss.
Manning's Arm Strength nowhere close to 2008/09 form
In terms of arm strength...I feel (and John Elway would agree) that Manning is not who most Denver fans think he is, not even close. Manning has a long way to go as was proved in last nights performance. I think Manning knows this himself in spite of many Denver fans "no rust" opinions.
SHORT THROWS: 39 of 54 (72.2%), 423 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT
DEEP THROWS: 4 of 9 (44.4%), 71 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs*
Plenty adequate turned into a potential problem on the deep seam routes that he likes to hit as a counter to the crosses and curls (Chris Brown of Smart Football detailed the various Manning pass concepts). We’ll see if those were just some interceptions that will balance out, or if teams will notice that Manning has thrown only 14% of his throws deep and not with as much success, and adjust.
To put that in some perspective, Manning’s last five years featured the following deep throw percentages: 21.0%, 20.3%, 19.6%, 21.3%, 21.8%. Using Advanced NFL Stats percentages, the only quarterbacks with a lower deep throw percentage last year than Manning’s current one were Colt McCoy, Josh Freeman, and Dan Orlovsky.
Manning has said that he’s not back yet, and it’s a work in progress. Elway, earlier this week, said his arm strength is “probably not where he wants it to be. I don’t know if it’ll ever be where he wants it to be, but to me, it’s plenty adequate right now.”
I guess Denver fans didn't get the memo?
Discuss.
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