VolsnRavens
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Ok, I'll be that guy. Since I just made fun of JG threads, I figured I'd start one and take the heat. 
It's a three part series, so if you all want to add the other part when it's posted, feel free! There are also videos of the plays on the article.
Inside Jarrett Guarantano’s Interceptions, Part I
"The first interception occurs against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2018 season finale. With just :26 seconds on the clock before halftime, the Vols need a big play. So, they come out in an empty formation with trips to the right. Vanderbilt is in dime with two down linemen and two deep safeties showing Cover 2, but this isn’t new to Guarantano.
Vanderbilt had shown this look the past few plays and sent a four-man rush each time. Considering down, distance, and time left on the clock - this situation should be no different.
And sure enough, Vandy sends four after JG, but Tennessee’s offensive line fails to pick up the inside stunt and Guarantano has about 2.5 seconds to make a decision. Additionally, he is unable to step into the throw due to the inside pressure, causing him to throw flat-footed as he attempts to hit Marquez Callaway on the post.
Vanderbilt drops into Cover 3 at the snap and the end result is a bad throw that is easily intercepted by the safety playing centerfield. The Commodores also got away with DPI on Callaway that is shown in the GIF below.
The inability to defend a four-man rush and the missed interference call bail Guarantano out, but he also should’ve made the more cautious throw to the sideline — where he had a receiver to avoid a intentional grounding call — in order to avoid the potential turnover."
Part 2: Inside Jarrett Guarantano’s Interceptions, Part II
"This one has a bit more to do with JG"
"This interception is the first of two interceptions against the Florida Gators.
On this play, the Vols are down 33-6 with around 11 minutes left in the third quarter. Similar to the last post, the offense needs a big play and it needs one quick.
Tennessee comes out in 11 personnel with trips to the right. Florida is in a 3-3-5 (nickel) showing Cover 3.
Once Florida’s linebacker sees UT’s running back stay in to block, he uses a green dog blitz to force Guarantano into an early throw.
Guarantano launches a prayer and the prayer is answered by Brad Stewart Jr., a Gator defensive back.
There are a few things wrong with this play:
First off, this appears to be some type of vertical concept, but there is no intermediate route(s) to help create a hi/lo read to properly stretch the defense. That would also give Guarantano a quick read in case of pressure.
The only route that even resembles a hot route is the flat the running back occupies after staying into block for a couple of seconds. That’s hardly a decent emergency plan. But Guarantano is also the issue here. He made no adjustments, no protection calls - nothing. He went with the play as is and paid the price as he threw into double coverage. Whether that’s a lack of awareness or bad coaching - I’m not sure. Regardless, he has to get better at pre-snap reads and making adjustments at the line of scrimmage.
The throw was also underthrown, likely due to an indecision to pull the trigger. Guarantano double clutches before he releases the ball and that extra half-second allows the linebacker to prevent him from fully stepping into the throw. It’s poor design, poor awareness, and poor mechanics on this play. All around, it’s just a bad play."
It's a three part series, so if you all want to add the other part when it's posted, feel free! There are also videos of the plays on the article.
Inside Jarrett Guarantano’s Interceptions, Part I
"The first interception occurs against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the 2018 season finale. With just :26 seconds on the clock before halftime, the Vols need a big play. So, they come out in an empty formation with trips to the right. Vanderbilt is in dime with two down linemen and two deep safeties showing Cover 2, but this isn’t new to Guarantano.
Vanderbilt had shown this look the past few plays and sent a four-man rush each time. Considering down, distance, and time left on the clock - this situation should be no different.
And sure enough, Vandy sends four after JG, but Tennessee’s offensive line fails to pick up the inside stunt and Guarantano has about 2.5 seconds to make a decision. Additionally, he is unable to step into the throw due to the inside pressure, causing him to throw flat-footed as he attempts to hit Marquez Callaway on the post.
Vanderbilt drops into Cover 3 at the snap and the end result is a bad throw that is easily intercepted by the safety playing centerfield. The Commodores also got away with DPI on Callaway that is shown in the GIF below.
The inability to defend a four-man rush and the missed interference call bail Guarantano out, but he also should’ve made the more cautious throw to the sideline — where he had a receiver to avoid a intentional grounding call — in order to avoid the potential turnover."
Part 2: Inside Jarrett Guarantano’s Interceptions, Part II
"This one has a bit more to do with JG"
"This interception is the first of two interceptions against the Florida Gators.
On this play, the Vols are down 33-6 with around 11 minutes left in the third quarter. Similar to the last post, the offense needs a big play and it needs one quick.
Tennessee comes out in 11 personnel with trips to the right. Florida is in a 3-3-5 (nickel) showing Cover 3.
Once Florida’s linebacker sees UT’s running back stay in to block, he uses a green dog blitz to force Guarantano into an early throw.
Guarantano launches a prayer and the prayer is answered by Brad Stewart Jr., a Gator defensive back.
There are a few things wrong with this play:
First off, this appears to be some type of vertical concept, but there is no intermediate route(s) to help create a hi/lo read to properly stretch the defense. That would also give Guarantano a quick read in case of pressure.
The only route that even resembles a hot route is the flat the running back occupies after staying into block for a couple of seconds. That’s hardly a decent emergency plan. But Guarantano is also the issue here. He made no adjustments, no protection calls - nothing. He went with the play as is and paid the price as he threw into double coverage. Whether that’s a lack of awareness or bad coaching - I’m not sure. Regardless, he has to get better at pre-snap reads and making adjustments at the line of scrimmage.
The throw was also underthrown, likely due to an indecision to pull the trigger. Guarantano double clutches before he releases the ball and that extra half-second allows the linebacker to prevent him from fully stepping into the throw. It’s poor design, poor awareness, and poor mechanics on this play. All around, it’s just a bad play."
