Spaceman Spiff Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Who's tired of seeing our quarterbacks snap the ball and immediatly turn and throw to a receiver who hasn't crossed the line of scrimmage? I know I am. If it's possible to get Dan Snyder to give more portajohns at the snap of a finger, do you think it's possible for us to get Joe Gibbs to stop throwing the WR screen? Let it begin, sign the petition, stop the hitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sign me on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydshobob Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Actually, it worked the way it's supposed to yesterday, at least on one play. (I was at a sports bar where the feed kept dropping in and out - missed at least half the game - maybe they screwed some up later). They got it out to Moss, I think, who made the first guy miss and got a first down. If they can do that, I'm okay with it. If it's like last year, get rid of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andavy Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 That's actually called a WR screen, not a hitch. And, yes, I would prefer a much less frequent use of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I AM ON BOARD! Let me know what I can do to help wth the Petition!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I was having flashbacks of "Spurrier Ball" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 quit your hitchin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 That's actually called a WR screen, not a hitch.And, yes, I would prefer a much less frequent use of it. Duly noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sign me up. RDSKNBILL and I were watching the game and we were both wondering why they were running that play. It works for other teams but it doesn't seem to work well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 That was a play that was there. The Bears DB's were playing way off, so you through the WR screen to pick up good yardage. With Moss and Patten, there is always the chance that they will break a tackle and take it to the house. It won't be used all the time, but you have to take what the D gives you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Ummm yeah. "Dear coach. We don't like seeing it run that much so please stop it." Signed: The fans from the couch. Yeah. This'll work. I myself was in a chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Spurrier used the WR screen alot, but the college and pro versions are different. In college, if the ball is thrown behind the line of scrimmage, the blockers can begin blocking downfield before the ball is caught by the WR. In the NFL, they have to wait until the WR catches it. That's why that play is more effective in college football. Spurrier used it with success in the SC/Georgia game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Spurrier used the WR screen alot, but the college and pro versions are different.In college, if the ball is thrown behind the line of scrimmage, the blockers can begin blocking downfield before the ball is caught by the WR. In the NFL, they have to wait until the WR catches it. That's why that play is more effective in college football. Spurrier used it with success in the SC/Georgia game. WR screen is different than a 1 yrd hitch, I think the thread starter meant to say the 1 yrd hitch pass. we didnt run a WR screen today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 WR screen is different than a 1 yrd hitch, I think the thread starter meant to say the 1 yrd hitch pass. we didnt run a WR screen today He changed the title of the thread. I see what you are saying, but I think that the main point is that on a WR screen, in the NFL, they can't block before hand, thus the play is less effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST21 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sign me up. It works from time to time but I hate it. Couldn't you accomplish the same thing with say a "slant pass". If they are playing that far off then a slant would be the way to go right. That seems to be the play call for Indi and the Pats. Oh well, also can we get a running back screen play or what about a play-action pass?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 If your pounding it up between the tackles and then throw it.. fine.. If your going deep to patten/moss or doing a lot of slants.. fine.. If your JUST doing it.. no It seemed o.k. when Ramsey was in as he started hitting deeper patterns quite a bit before the Undertaker hit him with the armbar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartskins Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 If we can spread the field more, then we can turn those WR Screens into quick slants for 5-10 yards. I'd just like it if we didn't run on first down so much and mixed it up a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 He changed the title of the thread.I see what you are saying, but I think that the main point is that on a WR screen, in the NFL, they can't block before hand, thus the play is less effective. I agree, tricky thread starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I agree, tricky thread starters. :laugh: exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 :laugh: exactly... I'm just out to play tricks on code the whole time i'm here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Nothing wrong with the play IMO if the corners wanna consitantly play 10-15 deep. It's like a 3-4 yard run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 If you watched the Indy game last night the reason why a team would keep throwing the same play over and over again is to set up something big later. I have a feeling that Gibbs kept doing that hitch because later on if needed we might have seen the hitch and go which would have worked. One of the guys on redskins radio said it was another way to soften the D for the run, and we did run better in the second half so maybe it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 i agree...stop throwing passes behind the LOS. sooner or later someone is going to jump it and take it to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Considering that every time we called it, we were one broken tackle away from a big play, 4-5 yard gains a good and the fact that letting the dbs know you'll call it forces them to play tight against guys who they should give a cushion to, I'd say we certainly don't want to stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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