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After watching a few Pre-season games (NFL network) of the Bills, I feel the next big step for Losman is to gain some confidence. Even he said himself that he was hesistant in some throws, especially downfield.
I agree with Mularkay and Donahoe that the Detroit game is the best so far by Losman. Compared to his early games, it looked like he's getting better with the NFL speed - the linemen who rush him and the safeties who close on receivers. But I do sense his hesitance in that he should've rid of the ball a couple of times where for some reason he opted to hold on or went the alternative routes. Perhaps he's not sure of the coverage and afraid of making a mistake?
One thing I was impressed about him, and surprisingly no one has mentioned a lot about it, is his quick release. When he decides to get rid of the ball, it gets out of his right hand in a hurry. I remember Jack Hamm once compared Dan Marino's release to a WR running a 4.1. I don't think Losman's is Marino's release but is certainly the best I've seen in today's QBs.
The Texans' game will be a huge one, one might very well determine Bills season. Other than the obvious reason of one more game on the win column, I think it is very, very important to Losman. From his behavior like hanging his head after an imcompleted pass, I can only guess that start-off on the right foot plays a huge role in his development. Again it does not matter how he does in this game statistic wise; the all important word is a win. Even if Losman throws 3 INTs and the Bills come out with a W, it would help Losman's psyche a great deal.
I watched the Miami-Florida State game last night and I can't help thinking Kyle Wright's night might be Losman's afternoon next Sunday. Wright started the game real shaky as a first time starter but got better and comfortable as the night went on. I'm convinced that Mularkay really doesn't have to do anything fancy with Losman, just stick with run and some safe play calls, and be patient when things do not go our way early on offense, we should have a great chance to celebrate by 4pm.
I agree with Mularkay and Donahoe that the Detroit game is the best so far by Losman. Compared to his early games, it looked like he's getting better with the NFL speed - the linemen who rush him and the safeties who close on receivers. But I do sense his hesitance in that he should've rid of the ball a couple of times where for some reason he opted to hold on or went the alternative routes. Perhaps he's not sure of the coverage and afraid of making a mistake?
One thing I was impressed about him, and surprisingly no one has mentioned a lot about it, is his quick release. When he decides to get rid of the ball, it gets out of his right hand in a hurry. I remember Jack Hamm once compared Dan Marino's release to a WR running a 4.1. I don't think Losman's is Marino's release but is certainly the best I've seen in today's QBs.
The Texans' game will be a huge one, one might very well determine Bills season. Other than the obvious reason of one more game on the win column, I think it is very, very important to Losman. From his behavior like hanging his head after an imcompleted pass, I can only guess that start-off on the right foot plays a huge role in his development. Again it does not matter how he does in this game statistic wise; the all important word is a win. Even if Losman throws 3 INTs and the Bills come out with a W, it would help Losman's psyche a great deal.
I watched the Miami-Florida State game last night and I can't help thinking Kyle Wright's night might be Losman's afternoon next Sunday. Wright started the game real shaky as a first time starter but got better and comfortable as the night went on. I'm convinced that Mularkay really doesn't have to do anything fancy with Losman, just stick with run and some safe play calls, and be patient when things do not go our way early on offense, we should have a great chance to celebrate by 4pm.
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