Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown is putting up two numbers that have Zac Blackerby concerned after the Tigers’ loss to Florida. According to the Pro Football Focus figures discussed on Auburn HIT, Brown has been sacked 16 times, the most of any quarterback in the SEC. The next-highest total cited in the episode is eight. Brown is also averaging 3.32 seconds to throw, the longest time among SEC starting quarterbacks who have appeared in multiple games. On this episode of Auburn HIT, Zac examines what those numbers say about Auburn’s offense and why he does not believe the offensive line deserves all the blame. Auburn’s pass protection was not perfect against Florida, but Zac thought the offensive line gave Brown enough opportunities to make plays. He also discusses the impact of the change at left guard from Jacob Strand to Wilson Zierer and pushes back on the idea that Auburn’s offensive tackles were the primary problem. So why is Brown taking so many sacks? Zac points to the time it takes Brown to get rid of the football. Holding the ball longer puts additional pressure on the offensive line, even when the protection initially holds up. He also discusses Brown’s accuracy against Florida and the importance of recognizing checkdowns and trusting the offense. The solution cannot fall entirely on the quarterback, though. Zac believes Auburn’s play calling needs to provide more opportunities for quick throws, including screens and short passes that get the ball into the hands of playmakers such as Jeremiah Koger, Keshaun Singleton, Chas Nimrod and Deshawn Spencer. Brown has extensive experience in Alex Golesh’s offense, which makes his decision-making and timing especially important as Auburn moves deeper into SEC play. Zac explains why he is less concerned about Brown’s throwing motion than he is about how quickly the quarterback processes the play and releases the ball. With Vanderbilt next on Auburn’s schedule, can Golesh and his staff adjust the passing game to reduce sacks and take pressure off the offensive line? And how much responsibility belongs to Brown versus the offensive scheme? What do you think is behind Auburn’s sack problem? Does Byrum Brown need to get the ball out faster, or should the coaching staff do more to create quick passing opportunities? Subscribe to Auburn HIT for twice-daily, five-minute Auburn Tigers coverage, quarterback analysis and reactions to the biggest stories on the Plains. #AuburnFootball #ByrumBrown #WarEagle Photo Credit: John Reed IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown is putting up two numbers that have Zac Blackerby concerned after the Tigers’ loss to Florida. According to the Pro Football Focus figures discussed on Auburn HIT, Brown has been sacked 16 times, the most of any quarterback in the SEC. The next-highest total cited in the episode is eight. Brown is also averaging 3.32 seconds to throw, the longest time among SEC starting quarterbacks who have appeared in multiple games.
On this episode of Auburn HIT, Zac examines what those numbers say about Auburn’s offense and why he does not believe the offensive line deserves all the blame.
Auburn’s pass protection was not perfect against Florida, but Zac thought the offensive line gave Brown enough opportunities to make plays. He also discusses the impact of the change at left guard from Jacob Strand to Wilson Zierer and pushes back on the idea that Auburn’s offensive tackles were the primary problem.
So why is Brown taking so many sacks?
Zac points to the time it takes Brown to get rid of the football. Holding the ball longer puts additional pressure on the offensive line, even when the protection initially holds up. He also discusses Brown’s accuracy against Florida and the importance of recognizing checkdowns and trusting the offense.
The solution cannot fall entirely on the quarterback, though. Zac believes Auburn’s play calling needs to provide more opportunities for quick throws, including screens and short passes that get the ball into the hands of playmakers such as Jeremiah Koger, Keshaun Singleton, Chas Nimrod and Deshawn Spencer.
Brown has extensive experience in Alex Golesh’s offense, which makes his decision-making and timing especially important as Auburn moves deeper into SEC play. Zac explains why he is less concerned about Brown’s throwing motion than he is about how quickly the quarterback processes the play and releases the ball.
With Vanderbilt next on Auburn’s schedule, can Golesh and his staff adjust the passing game to reduce sacks and take pressure off the offensive line? And how much responsibility belongs to Brown versus the offensive scheme?
What do you think is behind Auburn’s sack problem? Does Byrum Brown need to get the ball out faster, or should the coaching staff do more to create quick passing opportunities?
Subscribe to Auburn HIT for twice-daily, five-minute Auburn Tigers coverage, quarterback analysis and reactions to the biggest stories on the Plains.
#AuburnFootball #ByrumBrown #WarEagle
Photo Credit: John Reed IMAGN
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