Adrian Martinez 6"2 220 lb
Operates out of shotgun, up-tempo, run-heavy where quarterback has to make decisions i.e. read-option, reading the defensive end, option, and quick-pass i.e. swing and simple outs but also some drop-back where quarterback goes through progressions and throws downfield, checks it down, or scrambles
Footage watched: (vs Colorado 9/8, at Northwestern 10/13, at Iowa 11/23)
Vs Colorado (9/8)
Strengths: Running speed i.e. designed qb draw through a hole. Ability to bounce off tacklers for extra yards. Juking defenders (avoiding sacks and open field) and breaking tackles. Simple outs. Poise on third and long--patience to find open receiver. Intermediate passing to the middle of the field while staying in the pocket. Decision making and execution on options and qb keepers. Throwing on the run (to weak side no less) ability to change usual arm motion to deliver pass (2/2 on sidearms while running to left). Threw an absolute dime on a deep pass.
Weaknesses: Ball security (hanging onto the ball while running) Could sometimes be more accurate on simple out throws
Summary: Dangerous in many ways as a runner (scrambler, options, qb draws), capacity to throw a nice deep ball but was rare, comfortable and poised in the pocket including third-down situations, accurate intermediate and middle passes, sometimes careless with accuracy throwing to outs, ability to throw on the run both to his left and his right (less accurate), even changing his arm motion, needs to be more careful with the ball while running
at Northwestern (10/13)
Strengths: Anticipating receiver and timing on intermediate middle routes, decision-making on keeper and option--great at reading defensive end, great burst of speed that gives him momentum heading into a tackle for extra yards, stands poised in pocket, curl routes outside--places ball low where only receiver can get it, ability to sidestep defender, keep eyes downfield, and throw to open man while running to left side, quick release, high football iq i.e. pump faking to move defenders backward then checking it down, sees entire field and goes through progressions and doesn't force passes into coverage (when he does throw into heavy coverage its not in a place where defensive backs can get to it) but rather checks it down--high football IQ, elusive even running straight up the middle, beautiful throw intermediate middle--using height of receiver well, ability to escape pressure, quick release to underneath routes near sidelines i.e. curls
Weaknesses: Like vs Colorado: could be more accurate on simple throws to flats, overshot a couple deep throws (one on sideline, one over middle), overran a blocker on run to the edge, bailed out of pocket instead of stepping up and waiting for open receiver like he did vs Colorado, ball security, seems to be somehow very much more accurate when throwing while running to left. Like vs Colorado he underthrew receiver while running to his right. interception on pass that he telegraphed downfield, never looked away from receiver thus failing to read the safety let alone use his eyes to move the safety--like with fumble, he's costing his team points with very avoidable turnovers, missed receiver in end zone (occasionally frustrating)
Summary:
Most comfortable as a runner, throwing quick swing passes, and delivering to intermediate routes in or across middle of the field, he can go through his progressions, sees the field well, and can anticipate where receiver is going. He has a high football IQ which is evident in his decision-making while reading defensive end or not forcing passes, he seems to be more comfortable throwing to the left side, his accuracy throwing to the flats should be better, his deep ball accuracy wasn't good like it was against Colorado but, again, he rarely went deep (maybe for good reason)
at Iowa (11/23)
Strengths: Quick release, looks downfield then immediately finds check-down across the middle, like vs NW: curl routes near sideline, burst through running lanes, decision on keepers, eludes defenders while keeping eyes downfield, accuracy throwing while running to left, poise while standing in pocket (doesn't bail), breaks free from defender to avoid sack, ability to move in the pocket and throw accurate pass in coverage while running to left, beautiful dime on intermediate pass near left sideline--showing improved accuracy downfield because that same pass was out of bounds earlier in the year, steps up in pocket, poise on third downs, using blockers while running to edges and while running downfield (also improved over earlier in season), creates running room for himself with pump fake (high football IQ), beautiful dime to receiver in stride down left sideline--great timing, like throughout season timing on intermediate middle crossing routes, extending play with his legs and finding open receiver in back of endzone
Weaknesses: needs to be more accurate throwing while running to right, overthrew receiver after pressure forced him to stand up in pocket (twice), occasionally stands too long in the pocket and sometimes doesn't seem to feel pressure well off the edges, telegraphed pass on INT like vs NW allowing himself/his eyes to easily be read by defensive back although other options were available to throw to--sometimes has his mind set on a receiver and he locks onto him
Summary: Great pocket presence, keeping eyes downfield but sometimes forgetting to look away safety and other defenders. Most comfortable throwing intermediate and either across the middle or towards sidelines (curl or wheel route), most comfortable throwing while running to left as opposed to right side, smarter as runner in that he uses blockers, can stand too long in the pocket, reacts to pressure well thanks to elusiveness but doesn't feel it come off the edges, low IQ tendency to occasionally lock on receiver so that defensive back can read his eyes
Overall Summary:
Dual-threat. Elusive in avoiding pressure, able to move around pocket, stand tall and poised in pocket while keeping eyes downfield, he isn't as accurate when he steps up (tends to overthrow receiver) or when he runs to his right, but he's excellent at running towards his left, even alternating his delivery in order to deliver an accurate pass, most comfortable throwing outs with his quick release, screens and otherwise in the flats, places ball well on curl routes, not quite as good with slants, which were rare, deep ball could be beautiful and could be inaccurate, but he didn't attempt many. Solid throwing intermediate middle and crossing routes across intermediate middle, sees the field well, goes through progressions, although he throws INT's when he locks on first/pre-snap read and gets read by defender which he doesn't look off, he is able to look off defender, showing high football IQ when he pump fakes to create more room for himself or for a check-down. Also costs his team with fumbles and other acts of carelessness. Became smarter as runner, using blockers. Has nice burst of speed, running through lanes.
Season stats: 223/347 (64.6%) 2,617 yards (7.5 YPA) 17 TD 8 INT, 140 rush 629 yards (4.5 YPC) 8 touchdown
Operates out of shotgun, up-tempo, run-heavy where quarterback has to make decisions i.e. read-option, reading the defensive end, option, and quick-pass i.e. swing and simple outs but also some drop-back where quarterback goes through progressions and throws downfield, checks it down, or scrambles
Footage watched: (vs Colorado 9/8, at Northwestern 10/13, at Iowa 11/23)
Vs Colorado (9/8)
Strengths: Running speed i.e. designed qb draw through a hole. Ability to bounce off tacklers for extra yards. Juking defenders (avoiding sacks and open field) and breaking tackles. Simple outs. Poise on third and long--patience to find open receiver. Intermediate passing to the middle of the field while staying in the pocket. Decision making and execution on options and qb keepers. Throwing on the run (to weak side no less) ability to change usual arm motion to deliver pass (2/2 on sidearms while running to left). Threw an absolute dime on a deep pass.
Weaknesses: Ball security (hanging onto the ball while running) Could sometimes be more accurate on simple out throws
Summary: Dangerous in many ways as a runner (scrambler, options, qb draws), capacity to throw a nice deep ball but was rare, comfortable and poised in the pocket including third-down situations, accurate intermediate and middle passes, sometimes careless with accuracy throwing to outs, ability to throw on the run both to his left and his right (less accurate), even changing his arm motion, needs to be more careful with the ball while running
at Northwestern (10/13)
Strengths: Anticipating receiver and timing on intermediate middle routes, decision-making on keeper and option--great at reading defensive end, great burst of speed that gives him momentum heading into a tackle for extra yards, stands poised in pocket, curl routes outside--places ball low where only receiver can get it, ability to sidestep defender, keep eyes downfield, and throw to open man while running to left side, quick release, high football iq i.e. pump faking to move defenders backward then checking it down, sees entire field and goes through progressions and doesn't force passes into coverage (when he does throw into heavy coverage its not in a place where defensive backs can get to it) but rather checks it down--high football IQ, elusive even running straight up the middle, beautiful throw intermediate middle--using height of receiver well, ability to escape pressure, quick release to underneath routes near sidelines i.e. curls
Weaknesses: Like vs Colorado: could be more accurate on simple throws to flats, overshot a couple deep throws (one on sideline, one over middle), overran a blocker on run to the edge, bailed out of pocket instead of stepping up and waiting for open receiver like he did vs Colorado, ball security, seems to be somehow very much more accurate when throwing while running to left. Like vs Colorado he underthrew receiver while running to his right. interception on pass that he telegraphed downfield, never looked away from receiver thus failing to read the safety let alone use his eyes to move the safety--like with fumble, he's costing his team points with very avoidable turnovers, missed receiver in end zone (occasionally frustrating)
Summary:
Most comfortable as a runner, throwing quick swing passes, and delivering to intermediate routes in or across middle of the field, he can go through his progressions, sees the field well, and can anticipate where receiver is going. He has a high football IQ which is evident in his decision-making while reading defensive end or not forcing passes, he seems to be more comfortable throwing to the left side, his accuracy throwing to the flats should be better, his deep ball accuracy wasn't good like it was against Colorado but, again, he rarely went deep (maybe for good reason)
at Iowa (11/23)
Strengths: Quick release, looks downfield then immediately finds check-down across the middle, like vs NW: curl routes near sideline, burst through running lanes, decision on keepers, eludes defenders while keeping eyes downfield, accuracy throwing while running to left, poise while standing in pocket (doesn't bail), breaks free from defender to avoid sack, ability to move in the pocket and throw accurate pass in coverage while running to left, beautiful dime on intermediate pass near left sideline--showing improved accuracy downfield because that same pass was out of bounds earlier in the year, steps up in pocket, poise on third downs, using blockers while running to edges and while running downfield (also improved over earlier in season), creates running room for himself with pump fake (high football IQ), beautiful dime to receiver in stride down left sideline--great timing, like throughout season timing on intermediate middle crossing routes, extending play with his legs and finding open receiver in back of endzone
Weaknesses: needs to be more accurate throwing while running to right, overthrew receiver after pressure forced him to stand up in pocket (twice), occasionally stands too long in the pocket and sometimes doesn't seem to feel pressure well off the edges, telegraphed pass on INT like vs NW allowing himself/his eyes to easily be read by defensive back although other options were available to throw to--sometimes has his mind set on a receiver and he locks onto him
Summary: Great pocket presence, keeping eyes downfield but sometimes forgetting to look away safety and other defenders. Most comfortable throwing intermediate and either across the middle or towards sidelines (curl or wheel route), most comfortable throwing while running to left as opposed to right side, smarter as runner in that he uses blockers, can stand too long in the pocket, reacts to pressure well thanks to elusiveness but doesn't feel it come off the edges, low IQ tendency to occasionally lock on receiver so that defensive back can read his eyes
Overall Summary:
Dual-threat. Elusive in avoiding pressure, able to move around pocket, stand tall and poised in pocket while keeping eyes downfield, he isn't as accurate when he steps up (tends to overthrow receiver) or when he runs to his right, but he's excellent at running towards his left, even alternating his delivery in order to deliver an accurate pass, most comfortable throwing outs with his quick release, screens and otherwise in the flats, places ball well on curl routes, not quite as good with slants, which were rare, deep ball could be beautiful and could be inaccurate, but he didn't attempt many. Solid throwing intermediate middle and crossing routes across intermediate middle, sees the field well, goes through progressions, although he throws INT's when he locks on first/pre-snap read and gets read by defender which he doesn't look off, he is able to look off defender, showing high football IQ when he pump fakes to create more room for himself or for a check-down. Also costs his team with fumbles and other acts of carelessness. Became smarter as runner, using blockers. Has nice burst of speed, running through lanes.
Season stats: 223/347 (64.6%) 2,617 yards (7.5 YPA) 17 TD 8 INT, 140 rush 629 yards (4.5 YPC) 8 touchdown
