Comments on: Link: Pennington Working on Mechanics

By: Najy

Najy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:47:13 +0000

This is soo gay…

The guy is a 31 years old and an 8 year veteran… Now he is working on his mechanics??? Are you kidding me??? Get him outa here.

By: DSmizzle

DSmizzle — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:21:17 +0000

I remember last year he was doing yoga or karate or something to get his legs into his throws more. YAWN. He is what he is!

By: The NYC Parking Expert

The NYC Parking Expert — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:59:13 +0000

Awesome article. I respect Chad for trying to improve his mechanics and agree with Bent that mechanics are more important than shoulder strength, but doesn’t it seem odd that at this point in his career he has realized what he needs to do to get more zip on the ball? None of the coaches in his first few years ever thought of that? (OK, we are talking about Herm and Hackett, so maybe that’s believable).

I understand that he said some similar things a few years ago, but then why did he revert back to his old form in ‘06, when he wasn’t injured? I, for one would love to see him get more zip on the ball and start this year, but if he’s gonna do it, he better get those mechanics down quick. If it’s not second nature by the second week of training camp, it ain’t gonna happen.

By: Big A

Big A — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:31:24 +0000

I keep hoping that one of these guys starts to throw well, but it appears from all reports that both are always very inconsistent. I’m starting to wonder about the offensive schemes and the coaching.

Is the offensive plan too complicated? That would account for why KC might be hesitating when making his reads and holding the ball too long. Chad has a better handle on the playbook, but has the weaker arm.

By: JustAGreenGuy

JustAGreenGuy — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:36:41 +0000

KCs accuracy seems to be improved. He did get sacked in a drill without pads tho. I have to think that at this point Chad has a slight edge. We are boned at the spot. Go Jets

By: pat d

pat d — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:13:44 +0000

Ainge to Henry – touchdown.

Didn’t Todd and Walker light up the league as rookies.

By: pat d

pat d — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:10:38 +0000

Ainge to Henry – touchdown.

By: SackDance99

SackDance99 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:36:14 +0000

With KC having accuracy and INT problems without any pass rush and our 31-year old vet working on his mechanics after a season where he lost significant velocity, the QB situation appears to be going from bad to worse. Is there anyone from the Arena League or CFL out there?

By: Johnny Styne

Johnny Styne — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:10:20 +0000

These mechanics will certainly help him hold a clipboard in Kansas City next season.

By: Bent

Bent — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:34:57 +0000

Mechanics are actually more important than his shoulder when it comes to how hard he throws the ball. With good mechanics, he can throw hard even with a sore shoulder, which is why he still was able to be effective at the end of the ‘04 season. However, even with a shoulder at 100%, bad mechanics will lead to floated passes.

As noted above, he was throwing pretty hard in 2005 and at the start of last year, but then he hurt his ankle which meant he reverted to throwing with all arm again. If he is refining his technique though, you can expect teething troubles. One other note, it is easier to get the footwork and mechanics right when you are not under pressure.