The penalties, the drops. Zach has his flaws, some major ones. But the most frequently overlooked one is his leadership. He’s let this team down so many times, it’s like he doesn’t feel he has the license to hold this team accountable. But that is the responsibility of all winning quarterbacks.
Perhaps the penalties and overall sloppiness are part of Zach fatigue from the offense. But the fact is, he is the starter, and that is not changing. I for one would like to see him step up and go for it in terms of whipping these dudes into shape. Lord knows Hackett won’t do it.
He needs to gain their respect not just with his play. He needs to take ownership of this offense not just for the press, but behind closed doors and on the sidelines. Grab some face masks, call out mistakes (not to the media). Rally the troops. They’ll respect it, and the ones who don’t are poison anyway.
Time for him to grow up and seize this opportunity. His play will never be perfect, but he can’t be afraid to take the lead and call this shit out. Take ownership and will this offense into some semblance of functionality. Right now they all think they’re playing for some kid and they’re not wrong.
I agree and have been thinking of this recently.
Part of the problem is Zach didn’t know enough to be right, he needs to know what he wants and what everyone should do.
It seems to not be his personality.
If Zach knew what every role and job is and all the rights and wrongs for situations it would be easier to lead. I think this is one of the reasons they let him play, to build a replied and get comfortable together so they can hold each other accountable and it come from a good place not animosity. Win together, lose together.
If Zach can turn on that switch of leadership, accountability, and gain respect he will be a different player imo.
He is still missing some of what it takes to be an NFL QB and he may never get it.