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<\/a><\/p>\nOn this play, Hackenberg completes the pass to Robby Anderson, and he runs for the first down. \u00a0This is not a perfect play because Hackenberg’s mechanics are not in order. \u00a0The lead foot is facing perpendicular to the field (facing straight towards the sidelines) which means that Hackenberg is throwing across his body on this play. \u00a0However, Anderson is wide open for this pass and Hackenberg delivers the pass on point, although the ball tails towards the sidelines because it generally goes towards where the lead foot is pointed (as we pointed out in an earlier article<\/a>). \u00a0 This throw is also an example of his arm strength because Hackenberg throws the ball on a line to Anderson, even with inadequate mechanics.<\/p>\n 2) \u00a0 Another completion to Robby Anderson, although this one is mechanically sound. \u00a0The only downside to this throw is that, he’s staring down Anderson from the start, which could be a problem in the future. \u00a0One of the downsides of breaking down film for the pre-season is that, there is no coach’s film to be viewed, therefore it’s impossible to tell what the defense is showing at the line. \u00a0From the defensive reactions, it’s safe to presume that the corner back was giving Anderson plenty of space. \u00a0 While Hackenberg does stare down the receiver, this is very good recognition from the young QB at the line, because Anderson is bound to be open on the underneath pass. \u00a0If by any chance the slot CB slides over in zone coverage, the slot receiver would be open thereafter. \u00a0It’s the correct read to look at Anderson first on this play, although he could have disguised it better.<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0 This is a great throw by Hackenberg, and a good read. \u00a0The Titans are showing a single high safety (once again, presumably) with press coverage across the board. \u00a0 Generally, this should allow the slot receiver to have inside position on a slant (the slot CB has to defend against the out route as well) and Hackenberg makes an excellent throw with great mechanics and placement, as he hits the receiver in stride.<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0 A well executed screen pass under duress from Hackenberg. \u00a0as he makes this throw before his receiver has even begun to turn around. \u00a0It shows very good anticipation and ball placement, as well as his ability to read the defense. \u00a0Once the initial LB moved towards the QB, his receiver was going to be open for the screen pass because the secondary LB did not have the angle to attack the pass. \u00a0Notice, Romar Morris (No. 30) miss on the block. \u00a0He should most likely invest in a tackling dummy and use it as a continuing education tax write off because this isn’t the last time he’ll miss a block.<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0 Overall this is a safe play, but on 3rd and long, it seems extremely conservative. \u00a0It’s hard to criticize a QB without seeing what the other options are, thus we will just analyze the throw for this one. \u00a0 Hackenberg shows excellent velocity and ball placement on this pass to the tight end, although the play is well short of the first down marker. \u00a0 Notice the clean mechanics and how the lead foot is pointing towards the receiver.<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0 Another good read on third down for Hackenberg as he goes through his progressions, and hits his receiver for a first down. \u00a0 Notice the head turn towards the left (towards Jalin Marshall) and the reaction of the defender in the slot. \u00a0The slot defender moves towards the sideline, which leaves more area for the cutting receiver to turn up the field. \u00a0It’d be near impossible to say that Hackenberg showed veteran poise out on the field, but there are flashes of ability, where he shows that he can manipulate defenders with his eyes, and this is one of them. \u00a0Unfortunately, he has a long way to go before it become a major plus point for him.<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0 This is a very good pass from Hackenberg on the move, with excellent ball placement. \u00a0While Hackenberg has bad mechanics at times, he has a great arm and it is put on display when he’s on the move. \u00a0This type of play would be thrown much slower by someone like Fitzpatrick, because he just doesn’t have the arm strength to pull it off.<\/p>\n 8)\u00a0 Another example of Hackenberg going through his progressions, and standing tall in the pocket as it closes around him. \u00a0He throws this ball with good velocity, but even better placement as he puts it away from the defender. \u00a0The position of the pass allows the receiver to turn up field and get yards. \u00a0It’s a good sign that Hackenberg did not panic under pressure on this play and still went to his safety outlet.<\/p>\n 9)\u00a0 This might seem similar to a play from earlier, but Hackenberg shows excellent velocity and ball placement on this pass. \u00a0The read on this play is simple, if the TE is well covered, then there is open space in the middle to pass to the receiver on the slant. \u00a0In this case, there was space for the pass to the TE, and Hackenberg executed the play. \u00a0Once again, notice the mechanics of the lead foot and where it is pointed.<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0 While this play is a success, it could very well go under the “bad plays” section because Hackenberg reverts to terrible mechanics on this throw. \u00a0His hips fly open, which causes him to throw this pass mainly with his arm. \u00a0It’s impressive that he can get this much velocity on an “all arm” throw, but with a clean pocket, this has to be a throw where he steps into the pass. \u00a0The ball tails on Hackenberg a bit, but the receiver is wide open thus it doesn’t cause much issue.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n