WSU QB Caden Pinnick is one of the country's best play-action passers. Could the Cougars incorporate more of that?
Sep. 23—PULLMAN — DJ Warner is open about the part of his game that needs the most work. In his debut season at Washington State, he's playing linebacker for the first time, and on several occasions, he's admitted he wants to improve his pass coverage. "The space is definitely the biggest difference," said Warner, who played defensive end in his first two seasons of college ball. "I don't have ...
PULLMAN — Washington State quarterback Caden Pinnick is widely recognized as one of the best play-action passers in the country. He led the Cougars to their first win of the season with a strong performance against FCS Duquesne last weekend, and he has continued to impress in the subsequent games. According to Pro Football Focus, Pinnick ranks No. 2 in the nation in play-action passing grades, earning a grade of 94.4.
His ability to succeed with the play-action pass stems from his time in the pocket, allowing him to step into the throw and generate power. The defensive pressure he faces often prevents him from having enough time to execute standard dropbacks, so coaches have identified this aspect of his game and emphasized the importance of moving the pocket when the ground attack is generating enough production.
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