It's evident this coaching staff doesn't quite yet trust Trubs to go off-script. They designed and over-used to many underneath and short yardage gimmick throws. At the same time, trust takes time. As the season goes on I believe Mitch will slowly be given more and more trust. The staff needs to get a better feel for Mitch and learn each other's strength and weaknesses. Sometime's those strength and weaknesses can only be seen during live game action.
For example, I think Mitch is good on the run, good passing in the seam, and is better when he is able to naturally play the game as opposed to going all scripted or over-committed to the run. Once the staff gets more game film and is able to study Mitch, they will be able to utlize his strengths more.
Also, the same goes for the relationship between Mitch and his receiving corp. The WR group is filled with plenty of talent, but it takes some in-game experience together for trust and rapport to be built. After some time I'm sure Mitch will be throwing more 50/50s to Robinson, looking for Gabriel on a quick slant, and leading Miller on the deep ball, but these things take time, trust, and developed timing..
