For Julian Sayin, the play-action game is less about the fake and more about what happens after it.
That’s where the position is played.
In this Film Room, Coach Slate breaks down what Sayin already does at a high level—ball handling, timing, and the ability to deliver accurate throws—and where the growth needs to come as he operates within Arthur Smith’s system.
Because under Smith, play action isn’t just designed to create opportunities—it’s designed with answers. High to low. Vertical to intermediate. The structure tells the quarterback where to go with the football.
The next step is trusting it.
Staying disciplined in the progression. Letting the shot develop. Understanding when to take the explosive—and when to come down.
That’s where good turns into complete..
