Whether you are a Matthew Stafford supporter or a Matthew Stafford hater, you probably agree that he is not having a very good season up to this point with the Detroit Lions.
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Sure, the offensive line has been banged up, his receivers do not get separation, and Jim Bob Cooter could not play call his way out of a paper bag, but Stafford has also been part of the problem.
In his most recent analysis video, former 14-time Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning pointed out one of Stafford’s biggest weaknesses, staring down his receivers rather than looking in other directions first.
“As a quarterback, believe it or not, we need to use our eyes to look off defensive linemen and pass rushers,” he said. “Don’t stare at the receiver because then the pass rushers know where you’re going to go. So look off. Even though if you know you’re gonna throw it out there to the right and to the flat, look left to start, or look down the middle. Don’t let those defensive linemen know where you’re going.”
Check out the video below to see Manning’s full analysis.
Nation, do you agree with Manning that this has been an issue for Stafford? What do you think his biggest weakness is as a quarterback?
BONUS CONTENT:
Detroit Lions rookie expected to get first start on Sunday vs. Bills
If you missed the Detroit Lions injury report from Friday afternoon, it is not very pretty. Five players have already been ruled ‘out’ while six others are currently listed as ‘questionable.’
5 Detroit Lions listed as OUT, 6 others questionable vs. Bills
One of the players listed as ‘out’ is offensive guard, Rick Wagner. Wagner did not practice at all this week after suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
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