Impression of AR (so far)

[CR91]

We can keep this thread going throughout the year.

 

5 quarters obviously isn't a lot to look at, but so far I'm very impressed. The poise in the pocket, the command of the offense, limiting turnovers, getting the ball out quickly, being decisive when to run vs pass.

 

It's the little things you expect your rookie QB to struggle with ala Bryce Young, but you don't see that with AR.

 

It's a small sample size, but I truly believe we have something here.

[GoColts8818]

I like what I have seen from him.  My only concerns are the injury problems but hopefully he gets that figured out.  Beyond that his running is game changing.  The pass game has been kept simple by design to help him gain confidence and develop and that’s fine and will probably be expanded as the season goes along.

[Matabix]

Was worried about completion %, but it's higher than I thought. He needs to change his touch on some throws, but he's exceeded my expectations in 5 quarters. If he gets held out of this game it maybe a blessing in disguise. Maybe sit in pocket more, and not ready to run alot. Believe he can win with his arm and not his legs. More Jackson less Fields.

[2006Coltsbestever]

He gets a B, It would be an A had it not been for him getting injured and having to leave in both games. B, because to me, he is completing a high % of passes (63.8%) - nice poise, he has only 1 INT and no Fumbles in 2 games, and already has 3 Rushing TD's. He is also 1-1 as a starter. Even though he left the game early last week, he gets credit for the win because he started, and we were winning when he went out. Most in here was concern about his accuracy, 63.8% is pretty damn good.

[Chrisaaron1023]

Just finish a dang game bro! 

 

I'll say this. He very pleased with him. He makes the game so excited, to the point where I think we have a better shot to win now with Minshew, but I just wanna watch the rollercoaster ride with AR more than anything. 

[RollerColt]

Gotta take care of himself first and foremost. He can't get better if he's rehabbing on the sideline and missing not only games but valuable practices too. 

 

That said, I think he's exactly as advertised. He's got some flaws mechanics-wise, but he's progressing way further than most expected. He's going through reads quickly, and really seems to have a grasp of the offense already and what's supposed to happen on the field. He doesn't look overwhelmed at all. Is comfortable in the pocket, has a hell of an arm. He's so far making over 60% of his throws as completions. That's fantastic!

 

 

[Stephen]

He has been solid but would like to see the deep shots and him remain healthy 

[BProland85]

My impressions are that he can be great in this league and has already shown signs of that. He just has to learn to keep himself healthy and avoiding big hits. Learn from Cam Newton and Andrew Luck. 

[cdgacoltsfan]

Very calm ,cool and collected in the pocket. No deer in the headlight looks. He's look far ahead of the 3 year project most had him at.

[Indyfan4life]

Once he figures out to slide and not get blown up, his game will improve even more. We just have to figure out the deep shots to open things up. 

[bestQBever]

besides taking care of his body, he is better than I expected

[indyagent17]

I was very impressed how he read the patterns and didn’t force a throw. O’Sullivan gleamed how he works through his progressions. Very mature and with more coaching his ceiling is very high. 

[OLD FAN MAN]

very impressive but ballard needs to get him some elite receivers