Defenses are forcing him to throw to the middle of the field where he can't see, guarding the sidelines and deep shots. Pass rushers are playing contain and keeping him in the pocket, where again he can't see. He can't consistently escape the pocket anymore.
Kyler has huge limitations as a passer, but tries to make up for it with his running ability. It hasnt been working for 4 seasons now. The 2021 version of Kyler will never come back. Soft zone defenses with 2 deep safeties are Kyler's kryptonite and everyone plays that way now. From 2012-2021 most defenses were clamping down on the run game and playing single high, which Kyler's skillset excels against.
If you look at Kylers highlights its always, a deepshot, a sideline pass, a scramble drill pass, or a scramble. Even in his peak years you never saw him complete a pass in rhythm over the middle of the field.
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