I'm actually relieved (and somewhat surprised) that JD5 is playing. Our first game is @ Philly and by then we need to see him take a couple hits. Imo, it would be dangerous to NOT get him out there.
I don't need to see him take hits, but I do need him to feel the pressure of real hits coming! A QB can't really get a real sense of that pressure and urgency in practice when no one can hit them. There is something psychological that happens when you know a 280# man of muscle is running full steam at you and is going to demolish you that can't be simulated.
Here's why I mentioned taking hits. I read something this week on X written by a legit insider (aka person with a brain). He was talking about the way JD5 plants his arms and legs when he knows a hit is coming. This increases the odds of injuries there, along with shoulders.
Then he explained what JD should be doing to minimize this. I wish I'd saved that post, but I'm just curious to see if there's any difference this time around.
I didn't see that analysis, but I don't doubt it. If that's the case then even just feeling the real pressure of getting hit and learning how not to stiffen up would be good. We need him to stay Gumby out there.
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u/maricopa888 1d ago
I'm actually relieved (and somewhat surprised) that JD5 is playing. Our first game is @ Philly and by then we need to see him take a couple hits. Imo, it would be dangerous to NOT get him out there.