New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener loves the movement Klint Kubiak incorporates in his offense. When discussing movement, the focus is often on pre-snap motion by the wide receivers. However, quarterbacks are also on the move in this offense.
After the snap of course. Unless you’re Taysom Hill, but that’s different story.
We saw Haener and Spencer Rattler get on the move against the Cardinals. Derek Carr will do more of it once his snap count he plays more than two series. For Haener, play action rollouts play right into his strengths.
“I feel like for me that fits what I do. Love play action pass, love getting on the perimeter. I feel like throwing on the run is my strength”
He thinks it’s beneficial for him and the offensive line. Rolling out the pocket changes the launch point of the throw. This, in turn, changes the defense’s rush lanes. This along with quick throws can help the quarterback and offensive line by minimizing the pass rush through scheme.
Play action also lends itself to pure progression reads. This means look for the open receiver and throw. Easier said than done, which Haener admitted, but it’s still a helpful tool for young quarterbacks reading the defense.
Jake Haener won’t be the starting quarterback this season, but the principles and impact of play action and rollouts remain the same. Carr may not have the same affinity for throwing on the run as his fellow Fresno State alum, but Carr and the starting offense should reap some of the same benefits.
