Koetter: “Can’t Always Play Captain Checkdown”
August 2nd, 2016
Remember when Alterraun Verner dared to say interceptions from America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, in training camp last year were by design?
It was a very bold take on a rookie QB.
Well, this weekend, head coach Dirk Koetter seemed to back up Verner during a chat on WDAE-AM 620.
Koetter says he’s on Jameis to push the envelope in training camp, even if it might be a bad decision in September.
“You know, there’s a fine line there with Jameis because we want him to be perfect,” Koetter said. “But at the same time, I talk to him all the time, in practice he’s still got to test his limits about what he can and can’t do. You can’t always play Captain Checkdown all day in practice and throw for 90 percent and never take any risk.”
Joe believes Koetter’s comments really speak to the intense trust Koetter has in Jamies. Man, a quarterback-unfriendly, ball-security freak like Greg Schiano would never allow such a tactic. Even Chucky was pro-checkdown and about avoiding anything that could lead to dangerous plays or habits.
August 2nd, 2016 at 3:21 pm
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August 2nd, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Captain Checkdown? Koetter was talking about Glennon lol….
August 2nd, 2016 at 3:31 pm
All of the great QBs take risks….it’s the timing of those risks that make the difference.
I often think of how Schiano practically ruined Glennon….sure, MG8 had a good QB rating…but it was at the cost of losing games.
I’m quite sure Koetter is the right coach for Jameis.
August 2nd, 2016 at 3:43 pm
Take all the risks you want in practice Jameis, but go with the checkdown in real games. Live to see another play.
August 2nd, 2016 at 3:45 pm
Aggressive Head coach+ Aggressive QB= points on the board on Sunday.
August 2nd, 2016 at 3:46 pm
He’s got no choice. A talent like J only comes around once or twice every 25 yrs. Look what Shula did when he saw what 13 had in him. You cash in the golden ticket and let the dawg hunt. But, we got a running game, too. Game on!
August 2nd, 2016 at 4:04 pm
That sounds like the Gators in the 90s. Spurrier used to say he rather have a touchdown and an interception than two field goals.
August 2nd, 2016 at 4:27 pm
What i take from statement from Koetter not only the trust he has but maybe even koetter doesn’t not really know how great jameis will be and wants to push or get the best out of him. Jsmeis is going to be great the question is how great. I like koetter more every day. Can’t coach scared. Koetter wants to see how great jameis can be. the only difference from us and koetter is he gets a front row seat
August 2nd, 2016 at 4:27 pm
The key word there is practice. Take risks in practice to test your limits. Truth be told he may have to take the same risks in a game as we need to score at least 30 per game to be competitive in this league and in the division.
#bombsaway
August 2nd, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Now that’s real talk Tmax..
August 2nd, 2016 at 4:37 pm
@tmax….exactly.
August 2nd, 2016 at 5:20 pm
Man, a quarterback-unfriendly, ball-security freak like Greg Schiano would never allow such a tactic.
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But. But, I thought it was Glennons fault? Hmmmmm
August 2nd, 2016 at 5:39 pm
WOW!!! Playing to win instead of playing not to lose. Gotta love it!
August 2nd, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Gotta love it.
August 2nd, 2016 at 5:53 pm
And Tmax maybe its the homer in me but I think he’s going to be all time great.
August 2nd, 2016 at 6:04 pm
Jeeeeeesh but Koetter is a refreshing change. Not banging on Lovie but the last three coaching hires pale in comparison so far to this cat’s attitude! I think we are on the way up again.
August 2nd, 2016 at 6:12 pm
@tmax
The other difference is Koetter’s butt is on the line if we don’t show improvement. Lovie set the bar super low so that’s basically impossible. The special thing about Koetter is he’s fearless and he has the abilities to coach in the modern NFL. Lovie wasn’t willing to go for a 4th and 2 so we ATTEMPTED (not necessarily made several FG’s) whereas Koetter has balls. He would have definitely gone for a TD on several of those chances. It’s fine when you have the Bucs defense of the late 90’s or 2002, but it’s asking for death when you have our defense of the last 10 years.
August 2nd, 2016 at 6:30 pm
This along with the Brett Favre episode of Grudens QB camp makes me think that every ball at practice should be 6 or bust!
August 2nd, 2016 at 6:53 pm
I still have a hard time believing we are set up with Dirk/Jameis for the next 7-10 years+ hopefully. This might be Payton/Brees but with more rings.
August 2nd, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Jameis is learning ‘on the go’ obviously (heck it’s only his 2nd year), but so is Dirk Koetter. I love Coach’s attitude, and the fact that he’s not afraid to take risks. Using pre-season to experiment and press the envelope is awesome, and I think it’ll give both of them a better feel for what’s possible during the regular season. It gets old watching so many coaches play it safe when things get tight (prevent defenses for instance?) instead of going balls-to-the-wall and letting it all fly. Dirk doesn’t strike me as being a Riverboat Gambler, but taking risks after you’ve experimented with similar situation on the practice field is something I really look forward to this year.
August 2nd, 2016 at 11:44 pm
Hope like heck it works and quick cause we got the two super bowl teams and Arizona our first five games. Brutal freaking schedule.
August 4th, 2016 at 10:08 am
The great QBz set there feet. Something #3 must get better at or we have another Freeman.