vincec

+1

All that has been said about the running threat and step timing and the QB being able to read the defense is valid. Still, you are seeing a lot more shotgun every year. Most of that is because passing is getting easier all the time due to rules adjustments (can't impede the receivers, the QBs are protected, the OL can hold and not get called, etc.). But it's also due to the fact that teams are getting better and better at running out of the shotgun. If your QB can run, then you can have a very good running threat. It's like the old single wing which was a very strong running formation. This still may not be workable in the NFL, where there is such a large disparity between the size of QBs and that of DLs and LBs, but it can certainly work in high school and college.

HOF, no question. I'm not sure about first ballot, but who really cares.

I hear that Tom Olivadotti is available.

The Bills o-line will be better if they can simply stay healthy.

Minnesota had the best team in the NFL, IMO. They just gave it away yesterday with turnovers. Two fumbles inside the NO 10 yd line and then the Favre int at the end of regulation. Even with all of that they were able to send the game into OT. I think that Favre should come back. I didn't see anything this season that would lead me to think that he couldn't play at a high level another year.

Not New Orleans.

Yeah, but check this out: "29% of the time the team that wins the toss drives down and scores without the other team touching the ball. Overall, however, the coin toss winner only wins 52% of the time. It seems fair but these numbers are somewhat misleading because in 1994 a rule changed moved the kickoff back 5 yards to the 30 yard line (those numbers were based on data from 1973-2003). Since then, it's been about 60%. Prior to the rule change, the coin toss had no predictive value for deciding who would eventually win the game. Since 1994, the coin flip winner has a clear advantage. "

Will be a shootout. Take the over.

... and that ridiculous int by Favre ... and that horrible play calling at the end of regulation ... and the 4 turnovers

The actual winning percentages between the two teams in overtime are 50-50. Winning the toss doesn't give you a statistically better chance to win the game. EDIT: It's actually 52% for the winner of the toss. I just looked it up.

Agree 100%.

He should've made a play at the end of regulation.

Well, time to hit the sack.

I think it's a catch, but what do I know.

Are all reviews in OT booth reviews?

Challenge that. Ball was not under control

This is a nice time out for the Saints to get their 4th down play together.

Generous spot.

Then back to a 51 yd field goal. I don't know what Aikman is talking about by saying "chip shot." They should've thrown it on 1st or 2nd down.

Wow.

Those runs were a Dick Jauron call. Playing for a 51yd field goal as if it's an extra point?

If Minnesota can win this game, on the road, with 4 turnovers, I will be amazed.

Favre will be back. He's an old school Kenny Stabler type.

I agree that the rules are weak, but per today's rules that was a clear penalty. You just can't try to punish the QB in any way.