07-13-2017, 10:06 PM
(07-13-2017, 09:23 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: I do think there's a marked difference in his velocity on those throws from his first couple years till now. I'm not sure how often you've been able to get to training camp in the last couple years, but going in one time, while the QBs were just tossing it back and forth, i was quite a bit surprised with the velocity that the ball was coming out of his hand with. Compared to the other 3 or so QBs tossing the ball, his did look more effortless and seemed to get there quicker on what looked like just a flick of his wrist.
That velocity is so important on the sideline throw, 15 yards down field.
Initially, I reacted with a shrug to the news that Dalton was working with House, but you really could see a difference in velocity. Especially starting in 2015. He's been throwing bombs on a rope when it's needed (sometimes it's better to put air under it or "finesse" it) and his throws in general have a good amount of zip. Certainly above average in that category now, I'd say.
Btw, the steep decrease in INTs is more evidence of this. Let's hand it to the guy...15 INTs is pretty typical for most QBs for 1 season, and that's how many Dalton has thrown in the last 2 seasons combined.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
