Jake Haener

You are seeing what you want to see versus what is actually happening. On practically every throw Haener needs to take that big step forward before beginning his throwing motion, it both slows down his throw and increases the amount of time with his eyes on target, which gives DB’s an early step to break on the ball. It also gives pass rushers a chance to convert what would be a hit into a sack or sack-fumble (or converts a hurry into a hit).

I am intrigued by his smarts (high S2 score) and hope to see more of his poise under pressure at this level. But I think he needs to improve his mechanics and prove he can sling it without that bigger wind up. His off base throws (ex. rolling out and under pressure) did not have the speed you would like to see.

As I said way earlier in this thread, the margin for error is very small in this league.
I don't have the capability to post clips so I'll just give you when they happen.
4th Qtr 5:36 to go 2nd and 18, ball on our 14. JH throws a 13yrd out to the wide side with zip and does not take a big step up, nor does he make a big wind up.
Again @ 3:22 in the 4th, 1st and 10 on our 24. JH throws a 20yd completion to Davis. Again no big step up or big wind up, just arm strength. Now the pass it a bit high but it kinda had to be , it was thrown
between 3 defenders
Also 2:00 to go 1st and 10 on their 30 Jake throws a lil 10 yrd pass over the middle to Merriweather no step up just a flick of the arm
Plus on the incomplete/ PI in the endzone targeted for Shaq Davis had he not been held down it very well may have been a catch of a well thrown ball