Logs the wantabe QB Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 One observation I had was he was always wearing loose sleeves, and remember from my football days sleeves always made it harder to hold on to the ball because the cloth and football didn't really grip. I noticed after the fumble this past sunday he ripped the sleeves off before the next possession. I don't think we should worry too much from now on if he leaves the sleeves off ATLFalcons11, Knight of God, nutsandbolts and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoNuff Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Logs the wantabe QB said: One observation I had was he was always wearing loose sleeves, and remember from my football days sleeves always made it harder to hold on to the ball because the cloth and football didn't really grip. I noticed after the fumble this past sunday he ripped the sleeves off before the next possession. I don't think we should worry too much from now on if he leaves the sleeves off Three fumbles that were lost in some key situations. Only time will tell if the issue is basically fixed. Spongebob and KCFalcon22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieK Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 A lot of players say that the sleeves make it harder to hold onto the ball. To be fair on the last fumble against BAL, he tried to cover the ball with both hands, but it was a perfect punch to the ball that knocked it out. He didn't have fumbling issues in college so I don't think it'll be a problem going forward. The Don™, bertrain7, Knight of God and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty72780 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Logs the wantabe QB said: One observation I had was he was always wearing loose sleeves, and remember from my football days sleeves always made it harder to hold on to the ball because the cloth and football didn't really grip. I noticed after the fumble this past sunday he ripped the sleeves off before the next possession. I don't think we should worry too much from now on if he leaves the sleeves off I suspect he will be fine. I remember when Roddy first came into the NFL he had an issue with drops. He worked on it and became on of the best WRs in Falcons history. From what I’ve seen from Drake, he attacks the ball when it’s in the air, he doesn’t wait for it to get to him. He’s also unbelievably athletic (you can tell he was a basketball player), great eye-hand coordination (his one-handed catches have been amazing). I think Drake will be a true #1 and will be an amazing WR for us. arrogantBEAST, Herr Doktor, Francis York Morgan and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneOne01 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 He’ll get it fixed. Killing Floor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 ,3 fumbles..... 2 of them I don't fault him.... Defensive player of the year ripped the **** out the ball....he couldn't have helped that... Perfect peanut Tillman punch out ....he couldn't have helped that.... Sleeve or no sleeve.....Drake does not have a fumbling problem... He'll be fine.. JohnnyFranchise, raysnill1, Knight of God and 8 others 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekiel 25:17 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, EddieK said: A lot of players say that the sleeves make it harder to hold onto the ball. To be fair on the last fumble against BAL, he tried to cover the ball with both hands, but it was a perfect punch to the ball that knocked it out. He didn't have fumbling issues in college so I don't think it'll be a problem going forward. That last fumble falls into the category of once you are known to do it, defenders are looking to punch more just because. And that is exactly what happened there. With that said, he has ripped the hearts out of us three times! PokerSteve, KCFalcon22, JohnnyFranchise and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJustMe Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 The elephant in the room. He may or may not fix it, I hope he does. What bothers me is all three were game killing fumbles at a time when it mattered. Herr Doktor, JohnnyFranchise, papachaz and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Bird Rising Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, ShoNuff said: Three fumbles that were lost in some key situations. Only time will tell if the issue is basically fixed. This will humble him and make him prepare with more zeal so he don't embarrass himself and the team. PokerSteve and JohnnyFranchise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, RING OF HONOR said: ,3 fumbles..... 2 of them I don't fault him.... Defensive player of the year ripped the **** out the ball....he couldn't have helped that... Perfect peanut Tillman punch out ....he couldn't have helped that.... Sleeve or no sleeve.....Drake does not have a fumbling problem... He'll be fine.. DPOTY - He could’ve gotten down or out of bounds. He already had the first down. He could’ve helped that and hopefully learned from it. ShoNuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoNuff Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dark Bird Rising said: This will humble him and make him prepare with more zeal so he don't embarrass himself and the team. I really hope so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, pzummo said: DPOTY - He could’ve gotten down or out of bounds. He already had the first down. He could’ve helped that and hopefully learned from it. I hear you....but most of the time a receiver is going to go down to avoid a big hit..... This is football.... you're going to fight for every inch....no one would be talking if he broke through and scored... It's the same reason we celebrate when the RB doesn't go down and all of a sudden the linemen comes in and pushes him into the end zone.... Guess what??? That doesn't happen if the RB decides to go down because he thinks he's done enough... We're taught to fight until the whistle is blown.. rounz and PokerSteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 34 minutes ago, EddieK said: A lot of players say that the sleeves make it harder to hold onto the ball. To be fair on the last fumble against BAL, he tried to cover the ball with both hands, but it was a perfect punch to the ball that knocked it out. He didn't have fumbling issues in college so I don't think it'll be a problem going forward. Yeah. Humphrey made an awesome play. London actually had the ball covered well. The fumble last week and I believe vs the Chargers earlier was London trying to do much and didn't secure it well enough. NFL players are too good and you'll pay a lot of the time if you go out there trying to do much, especially when London's fumbles in those previous games were at very critical moments. Defenses will only be that much more aggressive going for the ball in those moments. He'll be fine. Let's appreciate the fact we finally have a true #1 WR that looks like he belongs out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dark Bird Rising said: This will humble him and make him prepare with more zeal so he don't embarrass himself and the team. What are you talking about..'humble him" Bunchy Carter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezekiel 25:17 Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 43 minutes ago, ItsJustMe said: The elephant in the room. He may or may not fix it, I hope he does. What bothers me is all three were game killing fumbles at a time when it mattered. As they all directly took points off the board that would have either sealed the game or made it VERY DIFFICULT to come back. JohnnyFranchise, ShoNuff and ItsJustMe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 He'll clean that up. I'm not worried about it. JohnnyFranchise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 That'd be a good name for a TV Series...DRAKE'S FUMBLES. 'Tonight on a must-see DRAKE'S FUMBLES: Drake has to come to the rescue after Mary loses her walking cane and crawls all over town chasing the baboon that escaped the zoo and stole all Mary's cocaine' Don't miss it! The Real Tony G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Bird Rising Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 49 minutes ago, RING OF HONOR said: What are you talking about..'humble him" If you don't know, you wouldn't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Dark Bird Rising said: If you don't know, you wouldn't understand. You're right ....I don't understand stupid papachaz and rounz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Bird Rising Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 minute ago, RING OF HONOR said: You're right ....I don't understand stupid Name calling, such a child, now I see why you don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, Dark Bird Rising said: Name calling, such a child, now I see why you don't understand. I didn't call you stupid... I don't understand stupidity.... nothing about his play needs humbling....bad choice of words... If you were offended by my bad choice of words....I apologize.... It wasn't my intent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, RING OF HONOR said: I hear you....but most of the time a receiver is going to go down to avoid a big hit..... This is football.... you're going to fight for every inch....no one would be talking if he broke through and scored... It's the same reason we celebrate when the RB doesn't go down and all of a sudden the linemen comes in and pushes him into the end zone.... Guess what??? That doesn't happen if the RB decides to go down because he thinks he's done enough... We're taught to fight until the whistle is blown.. But, but, but hindsight is 20-20!! He shoulda caught the ball and instantly collapsed to the turf on this one specific play!!! 😁 RING OF HONOR and rounz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, PokerSteve said: But, but, but hindsight is 20-20!! He shoulda caught the ball and instantly collapsed to the turf on this one specific play!!! 😁 I know right....it kills me when folks say he's doing too much.....that's how I need all 22 to play..... PokerSteve and Rings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Bird Rising Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Just now, RING OF HONOR said: I didn't call you stupid... I don't understand stupidity.... nothing about his play needs humbling....bad choice of words... If you were offended by my bad choice of words....I apologize.... It wasn't my intent... No I wasn't offended, thanks for the apology but it's not necessary, I have thick feathers. What I meant by the fumbles should humble him, is some young rookies come in with the big head and think they are perfect and that the QB ain't doing enough to get them the ball but when the ball come and they drop it, it lets them know that things happen and they need to work harder to do better, just like the QB needs to work harder. I seen his reaction when Mariota missed him on a number of plays. RING OF HONOR and PokerSteve 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 This is why you won’t find a single RB with full sleeves. Henry wear forearm sleeves while the rest of the NFL uses turf tape (back of the arm, covering elbow). Pretty sure even CPat stopped wearing his sleeves as he became more RB heavy. PokerSteve and rounz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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