QUOTE(Frog_Fan71 @ Apr 12 2010, 04:31 PM) [snapback]543544[/snapback]
The handoff to Dean is not a QB mechanic issue, it is a RB mechanic issue. The RB is supposed to have his forearms close to his body and make a pocket. The arm that is closest to the QB is the arm that is supposed to be on top. QB places the ball in the pocket, RB clamps down and secures the ball. The reason for that is because the lower arm is the arm that the ball is supposed to end up in after the RB has made it through the traffic. The lower arm is the outside arm, as the ball should always be in the arm closest to the sidelines, when the RB is carrying it with one arm. Pretty basic technique really.
Tons of fumbles are caused because of this exchange failure and the QB usually gets the blame. Not the QB's fault, as he's done his assignment well.
Interesting.. thanks for clarifying. They just didn't really seem to be in synch on their handoffs during the PW game.