QB Time to Release (Dak much improved)

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The time from the snap to when the QB releases the ball is a stat that has been tracked in recent years.

Dak has never been in the top 10 in terms of least amount of time holding the ball (based on full season averages).

Dak was 8th for game 1 of 2019 in shortest "hold time".

In 2018 Dak was 30th for the season.
 

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The time from the snap to when the QB releases the ball is a stat that has been tracked in recent years.

Dak has never been in the top 10 in terms of least amount of time holding the ball (based on full season averages).

Dak was 8th for game 1 of 2019 in shortest "hold time".

In 2018 Dak was 30th for the season.

I think part of that is knowing where you are going with the ball based on the pre snap read. I saw much less hesitation on the part of Dak. He knew where he wanted to go and ripped it.
 

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The time from the snap to when the QB releases the ball is a stat that has been tracked in recent years.

Dak has never been in the top 10 in terms of least amount of time holding the ball (based on full season averages).

Dak was 8th for game 1 of 2019 in shortest "hold time".

In 2018 Dak was 30th for the season.
if the trend continues this is a very good thing.
 

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I think part of that is knowing where you are going with the ball based on the pre snap read. I saw much less hesitation on the part of Dak. He knew where he wanted to go and ripped it.

Absolutely. I imagine it’s a combination of Dak being better at reading the defense and knowing where he wants to go pre snap.

And also a better designed offense that actually helps get receivers open
 

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Absolutely. I imagine it’s a combination of Dak being better at reading the defense and knowing where he wants to go pre snap.

And also a better designed offense that actually helps get receivers open

I think the use of more motion is what is letting Dak know where he will need to go as it is forcing defense to somewhat show their hand ahead of the snap. I was really happy to see how cleanly the WR, RB and TE did in avoiding illegal man in motion penalties.
 

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I think part of that is knowing where you are going with the ball based on the pre snap read. I saw much less hesitation on the part of Dak. He knew where he wanted to go and ripped it.

The pass to Cobb where Cobb stiff armed the defender to get the 1st is a good example.

Dak could have waited for Gallup who was obviously going to be open but the pass rush was coming. Dak threw the pass to Cobb. Last season he likely would have waited and would have been coached to wait for Gallup but it's 50-50 on whether the pass rush gets there before he can make the throw.
 

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The time from the snap to when the QB releases the ball is a stat that has been tracked in recent years.

Dak has never been in the top 10 in terms of least amount of time holding the ball (based on full season averages).

Dak was 8th for game 1 of 2019 in shortest "hold time".

In 2018 Dak was 30th for the season.

Thanks.

Confirms a general impression. Some were playing up the "clean pocket" provided by the pass protection. It just seemed like Dak was getting the ball out sooner.

Kitna: Let 'er rip.
 

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The pass to Cobb where Cobb stiff armed the defender to get the 1st is a good example.

Dak could have waited for Gallup who was obviously going to be open but the pass rush was coming. Dak threw the pass to Cobb. Last season he likely would have waited and would have been coached to wait for Gallup but it's 50-50 on whether the pass rush gets there before he can make the throw.

Fully agree, I think Cobb likely is 1st option on the play and WR are clearing the area out
 

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I think part of that is knowing where you are going with the ball based on the pre snap read. I saw much less hesitation on the part of Dak. He knew where he wanted to go and ripped it.


Yep.

Using a variety of routes and using pre snap motion helped a ton. The pre snap motion allowed Dak to know who to target and would be open. Dak hasnt had that luxury until now.
 

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Absolutely. I imagine it’s a combination of Dak being better at reading the defense and knowing where he wants to go pre snap.

And also a better designed offense that actually helps get receivers open

The scheme and play designs are another key component that isn't being mentioned enough.

And that combination helped the offensive line to look as good as they did in protection as well. It's something that New England has used with great effectiveness for years and it's nice to see someone on our coaching staff finally started to emulate it.
 

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Thanks.

Confirms a general impression. Some were playing up the "clean pocket" provided by the pass protection. It just seemed like Dak was getting the ball out sooner.

Kitna: Let 'er rip.


I agree, Had Dak been delaying and held on to the ball you likely would have seen some sacks. OLine did a great job but there were blitzes Giants came with were you see the defender getting close to Dak, if he holds it is a sack. I felt Dak did a great job of recognizing the blitz and getting the ball out quick.
 

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Very good improvements so far. It helps when your receivers are running routes and get open quicker.


Good riddance, Linehan!
 

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This is one of the reason why Brady is so good. Joe Bosa even said in the playoff game if he could keep the ball longer so he can at least get a sack. Hopefully Dak can get to Brady level.
 

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His motion looked more compact Sunday and his feet work was a lot better than in the past. Also, with Moore using motion, packages and combination routes to create space, that seemed to help Dak a lot.
 

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Sure seems like this particular stat could encourage misleading conclusions. Our excellent O-line of 2014 for example, sometimes Romo had 8, 9, 10+ seconds in a clean pocket. Is that really a bad thing?
Lol 10 seconds is an exaggeration. But that does remind me when McNabb was literally running around the field against us and after 203 seconds he let it rip for a huge pass and completion. Those were the days where you knew the Eagles were going to whoop us 42-10.
 

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I think part of that is knowing where you are going with the ball based on the pre snap read. I saw much less hesitation on the part of Dak. He knew where he wanted to go and ripped it.
That, and guys running clear by 10 yards. LOL

We'll really have a good grasp on where he is once they play some legit defenses. The Giants will finish bottom five in the league I bet.
 
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