Hundleys performance today IMO:
+ Good pocket presence. Didn’t look rattled.
+ Stepped up well and made throws under pressure.
+ Evaded pressure well and showed off his running ability.
+ Protected the ball well and didn’t force throws or make bad decisions.
+ Accuracy and ball placement looked good IMO.
+ Passing fundamentals looked good, great footwork and mechanics.
+ Made some heady plays.
- Timing was off on deep throws.
- Progressions were slow and was late on his reads.
- Struggled with protection calls.
- Missed opportunities for audibles although perhaps MM wasn’t allowing that.
Overall I don’t think he embarrassed himself, but we need more. I don’t think the issues with the intermediate and deep throws are 100% on him. Hundley missed some opportunities, but McCarthy needed to give him better opportunities and the receivers needed to win 1 on 1’s more often. He looked like a young QB in his first start, the game will start slowing down for him and he will be able to go through his progressions and make his reads faster.
Grade: C+