Post by butkus3595 on Sept 20, 2023 14:05:01 GMT -6
Dan's initial quote kind of misrepresents what Fields was saying, but besides that, I don't really think Fields said anything wrong. This is his career, he's got to feel like he's got some control of his fate.
As for his "coaching" comment and receiving too much "data" or info, he's got a point. I liken it to cueing an athlete on their sprint technique. If I give that athlete too many things to think about at one time they are ONE HUNDRED PERCENT going to run a SLOWER time. 100% without a doubt. And they're likely to not achieve many of the things I asked them to think about. Many of the best coaches don't talk often during training. When the athlete is "in it", they kind of have to help themselves, and too much from me could hurt performance more. They have to feel whats wrong and problem solve. Justin is essentially saying that!
Beyond that, sometimes you just have to leave well enough alone. Don't get so caught up in making sure everything is technically perfect if the athlete is getting the job done at a higher level. Tim Jenkins did a great job breaking this down in regards to Fields footwork on the Hoge and Jahns podcast. I recommend everyone give it a listen. What works for one QB doesn't mean it works for EVERY QB.
