Aguilar’s arm strength

[#1fulmerite]

Yes, Aguilar doesn't have elite strength for those long passes, but he more than make it up by his quick mind, He is a very good QB for our offense, I would hope that you would recognize that, and stop celebrating every perceived weakness in our coaching staff.

I’m not celebrating any weaknesses. I’m just asking a question. Another poster provided an answer and that was the QB throwing off of his back foot instead of following through. Maybe you should read the post, contemplate the question, analyze it and then provide a reason you think applies. Instead you want to show a full display of ignorance by turning the post into something it’s not so you can be argumentative.

 

[kckempf]

Aguilar has thrown it over 60 yards in the air for us. On his deep balls he's throwing it so that the receivers can make a play on the ball - good trajectory and a shift underthrow gives the receiver an advantage. Overthrow can end up like the short int yesterday where the defender is behind the receiver and in position for the ball (in that case because the receiver fell down).

 

[Vol2B]

He throws a lot of rainbows on those long balls and they end up being 50/50 jump balls. Not sure if that’s intentional technique or lack of strength. It will be a problem though with opportunities for interceptions.

 

[madbamahater]

Less concerned with deep ball arm strength as far as throwing it as far as you can and much more concerned with accuracy. The Vols last 2 QBs could throw it a mile, but to who?

A few of his bombs have seemed under thrown but this is because he is putting air under them and putting them up for grabs in hopes his receiver goes up and makes the play. The WRs have to man up and go up and get the ball. If intercepted and it's 50-60 yards down field that's a killer punt and now you have field position on your side if the result is a turnover. Then just gotta trust your defense. You'll win some of those you'll lose some and on some you don't win you might draw a PI penalty which is another positive and a win. It's very difficult for defenders to not interfere on those types of passes/jump balls.

I would like to see the Vols be more aggressive with these throws especially if you have a defensive penalty and they're in a 1st and 5 situation or a lot on 2nd down and 1-4 yards to go. Make the defense pay. Go for the dagger or draw a 15 yarder. If incomplete you have a short yardage 2nd or 3rd down to work with. Gives you the option to run on 2nd/3rd and short and makes going for it on 4th down more understandable.

 

[DarkMode]

Aguilar is a FREAKING STUD! We're lucky to have him.

 

[#1fulmerite]

Or they maybe practice that at certain distances? It's almost always better to under throw than over throw.

Wow! Throwing TDs all over the place and we are asking about arm strength?

One bad INT

Come again?

You see that TD?

Omg

Just now able to watch the second half. Just now saw the long TD pass ending the third. Have to say had he had more arm strength, it most likely would have been an INT.

Win some and lose some.

 

[05_never_again]

Peyton didn't lose to ga

Only one of those UGA teams Peyton faced was any good.

 

[GoVols64]

What's with the "but negative" threads today?

We're beating Georgia, possibly the most talent-stocked team in the SEC, 21-7 at the end of the first stanza. And people want to question Joey's arm?

We need a Fan Development Course, Freak.


Go Vols!

So true! I need it too….

 

[GoVols64]

It may have been discussed but I have not read anything related to his arm strength. Compared to our previous three QB’s, does he have the strength? The past two games, he has under thrown receivers on the deep ball. Fortunately, they were both caught for TD’s.

This one it seemed he put extra touch on it maybe detracting from length of throw. Is 50 air yards his best?

JA has plenty of arm. Ripping balls to the perimeter in our offense tests arm strength and he can make the throws.

My take is more footwork related. Back foot throws under pressure are where I see JA not hitting WRs in stride. He absolutely does tend to throw to the man vs. leading him but it’s a jump ball and our boys have a chance.

Same reason he throws high at times. Feet not set and he rushes throws.

 

[Vol737]

Remember…Joey was literally a 0* QB. Went to community college and almost gave up football. He lit up one of the best programs in the country over the past 10 years yesterday. His arm strength is sufficient. It’s the intangibles that make him a great fit for this team. He sees the field, sees the play unfolding and knows who is supposed to be where. Buys time, yardage and first downs with his quick mind and his feet. We could not have asked for a better blessing to emerge when we needed it most.