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The main difference I've seen in Watson this year..
Sep 27, 2016, 6:55 PM
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First, off, I think Clemson has been content to grind out games, which has somewhat diminished Watson's stats. I have, however, noticed that he seems about half a step slower this year. He isn't making people miss in the open field, and doesn't escape the sack quiet as effectively as he did last year. He's playing about 20-25 pounds over his playing weight from last year, which may somewhat account for this. Yes, I realize this is "good weight" but even "good weight" can still slow you down a little until you adjust.
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We've only given up two sacks right?
Sep 27, 2016, 6:59 PM
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I don't think he's been asked to run it as much yet either. He looked pretty good on the only run option I can remember from the Tech game - around 14 yards up the middle.
Probably see a little more QB on the read option this week.
And Leggett better get it together as well. We'll need some production from him.
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I've seen him get shut down a few times
Sep 27, 2016, 7:03 PM
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When he tries to move laterally to avoid a tackle. I specifically remember one play where I thought he had the defender set up, cut hard left, and got tackled right at the first down line. I just think he's a little slower to get to the corner, even though he's not getting sacked, he's not really making the same plays after avoiding the sack.
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Gotcha - he's definitely thicker this year***
Sep 27, 2016, 7:05 PM
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Playbook opened significantly vs GT including designed QB runs
Sep 27, 2016, 7:07 PM
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Then diminished again at halftime after the lead was established and we only got the ball twice in the 3rd Qtr. Will continue to open it up
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Completely agree with that
Sep 27, 2016, 7:23 PM
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I just think he's isn't quite as elusive in the open field as I've been accustomed to seeing. I thin playing at a much heavier weight than he has ever played at takes a little adjusting. For instance, instead of the hard long lateral cut, the shorter cut and then using the new size and power to break the tackle might work better than simply trying to avoid it now. It's just a little different running style. 220+ doesn't moves as quickly sideways as 190ish does.
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Playbook opened significantly vs GT including designed QB runs
Sep 27, 2016, 7:07 PM
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Then diminished again at halftime after the lead was established and we only got the ball twice in the 3rd Qtr. Will continue to open it up
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I think
Sep 27, 2016, 8:58 PM
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That his teammates, especially the Ol, gave extra effort last year because DW was coming off a serious injury and everyone knew he had to be healthy for us to have success. He proved to everyone that he was tougher than many thought and played the entire season without injury. I hope the guys upfront will regain that same attitude and free him up to finish this year as the country's best
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