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[4upmc]

Nick Patti is Not Kenny Pickett, but He’s Already Earned Pitt’s Respect

When Nick Patti made his first start for Pitt against Delaware in September of 2019, he targeted Maurice Ffrench and Taysir Mack heavily. Ffrench caught nine balls, Mack racked up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown and Pitt picked up the win. A lot has changed for both Patti and Pitt since then...

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Hope he does really well 1.) because it’s gives us a better chance to win and 2.) he seems like a good guy who is liked and respected by teammates and coaches.

He doesn’t have the arm strength of KP but we don’t need him to be KP vs the poor Mich at pass D. Just protect the ball and run the O that he knows very well from the past 3 years.

 

[TFBaum]

I hate the compare and contrast analysis. Let the kid be himself

 

[4upmc]

I hate the compare and contrast analysis. Let the kid be himself

Relax dude it’s a message board where Pitt fans give their thoughts. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings.

 

[TFBaum]

Relax dude it’s a message board where Pitt fans give their thoughts. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings.

You didn’t I just rooting for him to do well. As you are Hail to Pitt

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Patti does not have the downfield arm that Pickett has so I expect throws to the TEs & RBs with screens mixed in. Patti has good feet in the pocket and he keeps his eyes on the receivers so he should be fine. Would not be surprised to see Beville in for a few series. Should be fun!

 

[4upmc]

You didn’t I just rooting for him to do well. As you are Hail to Pitt

No doubt we all want him to do well.

 

[4upmc]

Patti does not have the downfield arm that Pickett has so I expect throws to the TEs & RBs with screens mixed in. Patti has good feet in the pocket and he keeps his eyes on the receivers so he should be fine. Would not be surprised to see Beville in for a few series. Should be fun!

Yep that’s all I was stating is that we prob won’t go downfield as much. All I care is that we score 1 more point than MSU.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

I don’t get the “not strong arm” comments.

The spring game TD to Lucas showed a pretty strong arm to me.

2:30 mark

 

[kma0043]

Patti does not have the downfield arm that Pickett has so I expect throws to the TEs & RBs with screens mixed in. Patti has good feet in the pocket and he keeps his eyes on the receivers so he should be fine. Would not be surprised to see Beville in for a few series. Should be fun!

So you’re saying there’s a threat of WR screens?!?!?

 

[TFBaum]

Yep that’s all I was stating is that we prob won’t go downfield as much. All I care is that we score 1 more point than MSU.

A season in review the defense really showed up. Imho the defense won the Clemson, UVa, UNC, and Wake game.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

So you’re saying there’s a threat of WR screens?!?!?

No but keeping your eyes downfield can open up the screens by keeping the LBs in deeper coverage.

 

[4upmc]

I don’t get the “not strong arm” comments.

The spring game TD to Lucas showed a pretty strong arm to me.

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That wasn’t exactly a bomb down filed. No one is saying his arm is weak but KP has a much bigger arm and can make every throw from the really deep ball to the deep sideline out from the opposite hash. The difference this year for KP was he was super accurate on the deep ball when he wasn’t in the past. Therefore our O got many quick strike big play TD’s. A lot less pressure when you can get easy deep scoring plays instead of long drives.

Because of his arm their is no NFL throw KP can’t make and besides improved accuracy it’s a big reason he will be a first round pick.

 

[kma0043]

No but keeping your eyes downfield can open up the screens by keeping the LBs in deeper coverage.

I’m definitely ok with Barthalomew and RB screens, just no WR screens with Shockey trying to block.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

I’m definitely ok with Barthalomew and RB screens, just no WR screens with Shockey trying to block.

I am good with that

 

[TFBaum]

That wasn’t exactly a bomb down filed. No one is saying his arm is weak but KP has a much bigger arm and can make every throw from the really deep ball to the deep sideline out from the opposite hash. The difference this year for KP was he was super accurate on the deep ball when he wasn’t in the past. Therefore our O got many quick strike big play TD’s. A lot less pressure when you can get easy deep scoring plays instead of long drives.

Because of his arm their is no NFL throw KP can’t make and besides improved accuracy it’s a big reason he will be a first round pick.

3.5 yards and a cloud of dust

 

[RaleighPittFan]

That wasn’t exactly a bomb down filed. No one is saying his arm is weak but KP has a much bigger arm and can make every throw from the really deep ball to the deep sideline out from the opposite hash. The difference this year for KP was he was super accurate on the deep ball when he wasn’t in the past. Therefore our O got many quick strike big play TD’s. A lot less pressure when you can get easy deep scoring plays instead of long drives.

Because of his arm their is no NFL throw KP can’t make and besides improved accuracy it’s a big reason he will be a first round pick.

I get what you’re saying about Kenny’s ability this year, but my point is that I haven’t seen an indication that Nick can’t throw it deep. The pass from the spring game was c. 40 yards without being able to step into the throw.

If Nick’s game is limited, I’d think it would be from a lack of experience rather than a weak arm. The fact that he’s been in plenty of film sessions with Kenny and Whipple, I’m hoping he’s ahead of the learning curve from an experience standpoint.

 

[4upmc]

I get what you’re saying about Kenny’s ability this year, but my point is that I haven’t seen an indication that Nick can’t throw it deep. The pass from the spring game was c. 40 yards without being able to step into the throw.

If Nick’s game is limited, I’d think it would be from a lack of experience rather than a weak arm. The fact that he’s been in plenty of film sessions with Kenny and Whipple, I’m hoping he’s ahead of the learning curve from an experience standpoint.

Salem said he’s been living in the film room so that’s good to hear. This is the right pass D to go against for his first start of the year. I think he will be prepared and do fine.

 

[qH2P]

Salem said he’s been living in the film room so that’s good to hear. This is the right pass D to go against for his first start of the year. I think he will be prepared and do fine.

Really a perfect situation all around for Patti. The OL should be back healthy, he’s had plenty of time to prepare, he has the weapons, Salem will likely call more runs than Whip, MSUs poor pass D(as mentioned). I’m expecting Patti to play well. That’s a relative term but I expect him to be solid, take care of the ball and give Pitt a chance.

 

[4upmc]

Really a perfect situation all around for Patti. The OL should be back healthy, he’s had plenty of time to prepare, he has the weapons, Salem will likely call more runs than Whip, MSUs poor pass D(as mentioned). I’m expecting Patti to play well. That’s a relative term but I expect him to be solid, take care of the ball and give Pitt a chance.

Yes an excellent all around situation for Patti due to all you said. I know everyone hates the WR screens but as mentioned earlier in the thread I like the idea of screens to Gavin and short passes to the RB’s to start the game. Getting a few early easy completions for positive yards can do wonders for a QB without much game experience.

 

[PITTfanSD]

I don’t think they will open it up much the first series or even first quarter. That’s a lot of pressure for Patti even if he has been in the system for a few years. But for sure I am interested to see what he can do. He does have some wheels to scramble a bit. We may see that early on if he has happy feet due to nerves or what the MSU defense will be showing him. I think the MSU defense will try to shut down the run first but double team Addison and make Patti beat them in the air with other targets. With Whipple and KP gone I think they don’t believe Pitt can air it out.

 

[Saboteur II]

Play the game as it should be played. Take what the defense gives you and let your quarterback be a QB.
It’s one game. Play to win.

 

[HOF Coach]

FRIDAY'S HEADLINE:

"Patti Prolifically Pounds Pat's Previous.Place of Play - Panthers Prevail!"

 

[Saboteur II]

Really a perfect situation all around for Patti. The OL should be back healthy, he’s had plenty of time to prepare, he has the weapons, Salem will likely call more runs than Whip, MSUs poor pass D(as mentioned). I’m expecting Patti to play well. That’s a relative term but I expect him to be solid, take care of the ball and give Pitt a chance.

Expect MSU to stack the line, blitz and dare Patti to throw. The best way to mask a bad d backfield is to rattle the QB.

 

[pittdan77]

A season in review the defense really showed up. Imho the defense won the Clemson, UVa, UNC, and Wake game.

Almost the entire season was a bad quarter followed by good defensive play. Problem was that in a couple of cases, that one quarter was a nightmare.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

FRIDAY'S HEADLINE:

"Patti Prolifically Pounds Pat's Previous.Place of Play - Panthers Prevail!"

"Patti is MSU's Daddy"

 

[JoseLind13]

"Patti is MSU's Daddy"

And who’s Patti’s Daddy? Well, it’s Poison’s drummer, of course.