Why is patting the ball a bad thing? Wasted motion? So like not a quick release?

That, and telegraphing to the defenders in zone coverage watching him /they know when the ball is coming out.

meh, there have been QBs that habitually patted the ball before throwing. Some have gone on to pretty good careers. Not like it's never happened.

Remember the Kerry Collins hitch? He had an ok career

He touches it when he throws the ball. Not when he pump fakes. If he pats it he throws it.

When a right handed QB rolls left, and cranks his body to throw back across the field, it's a hard throw, but most QBs let it rip. He still has to pat the ball to throw it.

It may not actually change or hinder his effectiveness as a QB, but it's weird how he has to do it every time. Also, I don't see other QBs with this issue.

Good god I'm tired of hearing about shadouche

Shady McCoy is blowing the guy on FS1 all day, what is with these people. They must be scared of big daddy deion.

It's sad and pathetic

He was a good college player but in terms of his pro potential his talent has been overrated by the media. In addition, his work ethic is questionable & he's a difficult person. The first point is the biggest one but they all worked against him to produce a fall to the 5r.

You been watching the NFL, dawg? All QBs pat the ball. Some more than others but it doesn't do anything to help the defense because the throw comes right after the pat, though some pat and pump fake or change their mind, they all still do it.

For most, it's just part of a rhythm thing but a defender is not physically or mentally able to get a jump on a throw unless it's beyond 15-20 yards down field and they're staring at the QB.

Has it led to interceptions ever? Sure, but it's negligible.

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Not sure which telegraphs more...

Pat the ball or hang your tongue out:)

I’m an extremely blessed QB and I also pat the ball. Just FYI.

ProTip: Don't watch.

Tells the defense he is throwing it , might give the db/s time to jump it.

That's ****ing genious!

Watch the video in post 773 above. I don't think it makes any real difference at all.

You can't pat the ball

when you're not playing at all.