Arizona Cardinals Question Of The Day: What Do You Want To See From Max Hall Tomorrow?

by JoeCB1991 on Oct 9, 2010 7:46 PM MDT in NFL Regular Season

With Max Hall taking over as the Starting Quarterback for at least this week against the Saints, I'm wondering what the rest of RotB wants to see from the undrafted rookie does in his first game as a starter (besides a win, that one is so obvious that it doesn't need to be mentioned).

Some of the things I want to see:

Be accurate: This is a given, we have seen that Hall is accurate during the Preseason, and on some of the throws he made last week against the Chargers. My biggest problem with Derek Anderson is that he missed too many of the easy throws. I'm not talking about the deep throws where a receiver was wide open (although those made you want to punch through a wall), I mean the short/quick throws where Anderson either missed the open man, or he threw the ball so hard that the receiver couldn't hold on to it. These are the kinds of throws that Kurt Warner would make, we need to see if Hall can make them too.
Sustain drives: Another issue that I had with Anderson. It seemed like every drive with him was a 3 and out, or a drive that started out with promise but ended with some sort of turnover. On those promising drives that ended with a turnover (like the one where Anderson threw his first pick against the Chargers) you want to see Hall either lead the team to a Touchdown or a Field Goal.
Don't force passes: If a guy isn't open, don't throw the ball. Simple as that. Now, throwing the occasional jump ball to Fitz when he is one on one is fine, but don't force passes that could get picked off. Be smart with the ball.
Leadership: Everyone is talking about how much of a leader Hall is right now. Lets see some of this. How does he manage the huddle, how does the rest of the team respond to him.
Don't take a ton of sacks: Hall was sacked 6 times last week, this can't happen again if the Cardinals expect to win. Hall needs to feel when the pressure is coming and either check the ball down to someone or throw it away.

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What I want to see from Hall

I just want to see him manage the game and not try and force things. Hopefully the O-line will finally figure out that their job is to protect their qb and open holes for the running game although I’m not going to hold my breath on that.

by Steve n NC on Oct 9, 2010 8:30 PM MDT reply actions

the d needs to get it together

So we run the ball and have some balance

by Jesse Reynolds on Oct 9, 2010 8:39 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

by Cardzfan on Oct 10, 2010 8:13 AM MDT up reply actions

From Max Hall

I want to see a decent completion percentage. I want to see him throw completions to WIDE open receivers or at least catchable balls. Not turn over the ball. Make good reads and not hang on to the ball too long. Show some fortitude because I don’t believe he’ll be able to avoid sacks with how our line is protecting.

From the Cardinals offense I’d like to see more carries for Beanie, Tim and LaRod. Some quality running that sets up the play action. Dare I say no sacks? Fewer would be satisfactory. Drives that result in points. A game plan that works to Hall’s strengths rather than one that pushes a square peg into a round hole. Some big plays in the passing game instead of missed opportunities. A better third down percentage.

by hadrarius on Oct 9, 2010 8:51 PM MDT reply actions

It's about reading the defense

the Cards will move Fitz around to get defenses they expect … and even an injury-riddled secondary will have a scheme to disguise them

play calling and if he sees what he expects to see … or does he have a little Brett Favre in him o0

by quid pro quo on Oct 9, 2010 9:12 PM MDT reply actions

Hall is a family man

He won’t send pictures of his dong to some random female reporter.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.

by JoeCB1991 on Oct 9, 2010 9:50 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

I wouldn't call her random

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i240/zickefoj/jenn_sterger_pictures_19.jpg

by quid pro quo on Oct 9, 2010 10:46 PM MDT up reply actions

i want to be...

able to watch the whole game without out me saying “damn we are getting blown out again”
please just make a game out of this. make good decisions and take care of the ball without forcing it.also run run run then run somemore!!! after that get FITZ the ball and work his magic. that is all just make it a good game…GO CARDS!!!!!

by ganzo602 on Oct 9, 2010 10:56 PM MDT reply actions

I want to see Max Hall be accurate

Over the last two years, the Cardinals offense has sort of melded into being an offense that depends on accurate throws. One of Kurt Warner’s greatest skills was his accuracy. Max Hall needs to be accurate if he plans on scoring TD’s.

I’d also like to see him stay confident, and command the huddle. He needs to keep his confidence. Without it, he’s going to start throwing inaccurate passes, and then everything will fall apart. But if he stays accurate, then he can throw those accurate passes I keep hearing he threw in college, and then the offense will get the spark it needs.

So basically, he needs to be accurate. Oh, and rushing like he did in the Pre-season wouldn’t hurt either. Just don’t get and get injured, Max Hall. Good luck, and I’ll be watching and cheering for you all the way. You’ve got the crowd’s and every Cards fans support. Show the Saints that in Phoenix, there isn’t a breeze unless we want one.

by Skii on Oct 9, 2010 11:55 PM MDT reply actions

Own it!

I would love to see Hall take charge of the team and change plays at the line of scrimmage. If he does not trust himself and his abilities to read defenses this experiment will not work. That is what made Warner successful. He owned that team and the final decision on most plays came from him. That is what I would like to see from Max Hall.
If he takes that kind of leadership role and he is successful, the team will follow him. If, however, he relies on the coaches to control him like a video game, I believe he and the Cardinals are doomed to fail.

by Arizona Retiree on Oct 10, 2010 7:02 AM MDT reply actions

I want to see him hand the ball off to Beanie/Hightower 30+ times....

I think this will do more for Hall than anything else. If they can get the running game going, it will open up other things.

I hope Max does well today. I agree with all the things said. I want to see all those things also…

by Cardzfan on Oct 10, 2010 8:12 AM MDT reply actions

I'd like some Beanie, with a side of hot sauce

please

by quid pro quo on Oct 10, 2010 10:10 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

Move the chains

no turnovers, and hit open receivers…… He cant control the what our defense does, and he cant force the olone to protect him, but he can to the above mentioned….

And jenn stergen is smokin…. thats all that needs to be said about that, and to me she kinda looks like a younger deanna favre… with nicer boobs…

by Flanpaw42 on Oct 10, 2010 9:45 AM MDT reply actions

Be accurate and manage the game.

Everybody keeps saying that the defense us a bigger problem than qb, but I’m under the impression that the defense will be better when they get more rest on gameday longer than the time it takes to have a 3 & out. Sustaining drives is gonna be important.

That being said, I’ll be at the game! Section 118..

Faith Focus Finish

by b0rd3rline on Oct 10, 2010 10:03 AM MDT via mobile reply actions

What do I want to see?

I want to see more check downs to the TEs and RBs when the WRs are not open. I want to see more chances down field when they are open. I want to see 3-4 pancakes per lineman in the run game. I want to see 35-38 run plays from Timmy and Beanie. I want to see chips by the TEs to help the tackles in the passing game. I want to see both zip and touch on his passes.
For the D I want to see 3-4 sacks. From DD and CC I want to see them command double teams instead of going 1 on 1 and allowing the next lineman to reach the 2nd level to pick up a LB. I want to see Dub dominate a TE. I want to see at least 6 QB pressures/hits each by Haggans and Porter. I want to see a pick by Toler, DRC and Mr. #25 each. I want no more than 2.9 ypc. I want no more than 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
On special teams I want LSH to average 39 per return and the KO team to keep everything in the endzone. Oh and I want to win by at least 13. We need a convincing win to build our confidence. Not a close escape.

Life's too short. Be a fan. Orlando Magic, Arizona Cardinals,Tampa Bay Rays and of course "the U"! What a winning combo.

by hevchv on Oct 10, 2010 10:13 AM MDT via mobile reply actions

What do I want to see?

A WIN!!!
Go Cards!!!

No more night. I have seen the light. Let it shine on bright.
HANG HIM HIGHER!!!

by Cuckoo for Coco Puffs on Oct 10, 2010 10:29 AM MDT reply actions

Mat Leinart

Basically, short passes that we used to hate but now we want. Flip flopping much?

But seriously, just do what DA to well, advance the ball. Don’t do what he doesn’t do well, throw into triple coverage when panic/under pressure/trying to prove self.

by KholdStare88 on Oct 10, 2010 12:39 PM MDT reply actions