“Without getting too deep in the weeds on mechanics, a better grip tends to lead to tighter spirals, and those typically result in much better accuracy and velocity. And if the report on Lance is accurate itself, it’s one less X-factor potentially getting in the way of him having a productive second year with the Niners.”
“Eager notes that linebackers do not feel comfortable flowing against Shanahan’s and McVay’s offenses, making the play-callers’ jobs much easier. That’s a testament to how much respect both coaches have earned.
“[Linebackers] don’t flow in the run game, and they don’t bite on play action,” Eager wrote.