318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Here is a thought - Given that this situation is unique, with both of our QB's showing obvious strengths and weaknesses: MB - great experience / lack of physical skills PR - great physical skills / lack of experience Why could we not try and take advantage of both of there strengths in the right situations. When the game needs to be managed, ie. critical situations, tight ball control games we play MB. When we need to score quickly or get chunks of yardage quickly insert PR. I know this is not a normal statagy, but given that MB and PR seem to really support each other and both have very different skills sets why not build on these strengths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitejimmy Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I think most QBs would tell you that they need to get into the flow and rhythm of a game and switching up would be tough. Also, it's odd that the old guy is more mobile than the young guy. Just an observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgjk9 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 you think the offense can handle the change multiple times during the game like that.i mean i know brunell and ramsey arent polar oppisites but ones lefty ones righty, ones throws laser beams the other mediocre passes. i dont kno...interesting thought but i dont kno if a team can succeed through TAHT much change during the c oruse of a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NASMTrainer Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Yeah, cause it works so well in college.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Um.. Good notion but wrong league. Not in the NFL, that would be cause for disaster. The NFL is so tightly stacked talent wise that the key element is rythem. It would be hard to get in a rythem like that with constant switching. Although.. having Cambell come in on plays like QB draws, and bootlegs isnt a bad thought... Just look at Matt Jones in Jacksonville.. Great Fantasy guy I may add... Great thought 318 skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 I think most QBs would tell you that they need to get into the flow and rhythm of a game and switching up would be tough.Also, it's odd that the old guy is more mobile than the young guy. Just an observation. Arm strength - at times I think it will be important to get big chunks of yards vs. run, short pass ball control offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Yeah, cause it works so well in college.... Yeah bud, like I said this is a unique situation that may work. I certainly don't want to do anything that might disrupt this offensive juggernut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 QB by committee, thats interesting. If we got Campbell involved would it be a three headed monster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 It's different, but so is the sitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsChick36 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 There is no team chemistry on the field when the coach does that. It's like switching stters in the middle of a volleyball match, it screws everyone else up even if they have practiced with them. Good thought though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncevensen Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 im thinking of a man that tried this once and sent us fans through hell and back with ulcers, Steve...what was his name, spur...spurrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 There is no team chemistry on the field when the coach does that. It's like switching stters in the middle of a volleyball match, it screws everyone else up even if they have practiced with them. Good thought though.I agree in theory, but in our situation I think the area that MB will struggle in is getting the ball down the field. In situations were we just can't sustain long drives by running the ball or using the short passing game - with the defense stacking 8 guys in the box and begging us to throw. I think that bringing PR in might be a nice change of pace - especially if we are behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBkilla56 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Just like last week when Ohio State played Texas. Yeah no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 im thinking of a man that tried this once and sent us fans through hell and back with ulcers, Steve...what was his name, spur...spurrier I know - we've been there, done that, but maybe with Gibbs and the relationship between PR & MB it could work. Botton line I think no matter where you stand it's apparent that both QB's have weaknesses that can be fatal at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorfro Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 There is no team chemistry on the field when the coach does that. It's like switching stters in the middle of a volleyball match, it screws everyone else up even if they have practiced with them. Good thought though. How do you know? No one's done it in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthcat Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Yeah, cause it works so well in college.... Actually, it has worked in situations and why not. That rhythm and flow thing seems to be overstated and maybe an out 'n out myth. All other offensive weapons come in out. I think it might catch a team offguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Just like last week when Ohio State played Texas. Yeah no thanks. I don't want to keep saying I know, but if we are going to go with MB there will be times when we are down or if the D is forcing us to go down field that we may not have a chance, period. Conversely, in a tight game we may want to manage it with MB. FYI - There is no greater fan of PR than myself....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBkilla56 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I don't want to keep saying I know, but if we are going to go with MB there will be times when we are down or if the D is forcing us to go down field that we may not have a chance, period. Conversely, in a tight game we may want to manage it with MB.FYI - There is no greater fan of PR than myself....... True. Ok i'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Super idea! The QBs could practice their specialties during the week with the appropriate personnel thereby doubling the value of practice time. It would mess up the rhythym? We're not talking dancing here. Chemistry? This is football. Define "chemistry" as it applies to football. It would give defenses fits preparing for us. Good creative idea (That's why it won't happen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 True. Ok i'll take it. Thanks - at least I have convinced 1 person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Super idea!The QBs could practice their specialties during the week with the appropriate personnel thereby doubling the value of practice time. It would mess up the rhythym? We're not talking dancing here. Chemistry? This is football. Define "chemistry" as it applies to football. It would give defenses fits preparing for us. Good creative idea (That's why it won't happen). I think the way it sounded PR handled the demotion - This seneraio could happen naturally given the right situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318 SKIN Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 How do you know? No one's done it in the NFL I think the only time it has been done it was with QB's that didn't care for each other - I think in this case it is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I've seen it one time in the NFL!! And it worked slightly with the Steelers in a watered down AFC Central with Stewart and O'Donnell.. But how did this even become a topic for discussion? Atlanta didnt even try that with the ultimate runner Vic and a great arm in Chandler during Vic's rookie year. IT WONT WORK !! :doh1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 One's a righty and one's a left. Put them BOTH in the backfield and have set plays based on defense alignment as to who gets the hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfan Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I think the way it sounded PR handled the demotion - This seneraio could happen naturally given the right situation.Maybe, but Gibbs' hasn't demonstrated this kind of creativity before. This is the guy who thinks that tweaking his 1982 offense will get the job done. My hope was that Joe would come in, put Patrick in the shotgun, and have him rifle 20-30 yard passes until his tongue hung out. We didn't even use the shotgun at all last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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