SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) You get to make an NFL team out of 53 clones of the same NFL player (past or current). Who do you pick? EDIT: Also, if you have X's and O's knowledge of the game, explain the strategy by which your team would try to win. Edited August 14, 2012 by SageAgainstTheMachine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Crazy question but ill play: Bruce Smith. If your guys on the oline arent big enough to buy some time it doesn't matter how agile and quick the other guys are. And Bruce was plenty quick and agile for his size. Same holds true for defense: if your front 3/4 cant hold their own and penetrate you'll get ripped when the offense gets into the 2nd and 3rd level. Edited August 14, 2012 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bo Jackson jumps immediately to mind. Strategy? We'd run over you until we ran through you. When we were finished with that we'd run around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bo Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Bo Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Fools seldom differ. Edited August 14, 2012 by JÂy RÛßeÒ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Darren Sproles, all option, all the time. Every play is a race to the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Darren Sproles, all option, all the time. Every play is a race to the corner. Gotta play defense too. How about Antonio Gates? Assuming you operate your team w/o much of a passing attack, only CB and DT would be liabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Brad Smith. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Butch Rolle. Dude scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 That's an easy one: Craphonso Thorpe. Tell me who wouldn't want to look down their roster and see this: Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Craphonso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 gronk. easy choice. he can catch and block. he's able to run up and down the field well. he's large enough to not be man-handled by an o-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Marcus Easley - most beloved Bill of all time with "unlimited potential" and the "biggest upside" If Easley makes the question/competion unfair due to his dominance, (and we are unable to pick ourselves) I will rock with Curt Henning...aka Mr. Perfect. Guy could throw and complete 75 yard passes to himself. (also endorsed by Steve Jordan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 what about a young Roethlisburger? Big, strong, athletic. Can throw the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ditka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 what about a young Roethlisburger? Big, strong, athletic. Can throw the ball. I like the thought from a football standpoint, but that would not be a safe city for women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBackupQB Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Marcus Easley - most beloved Bill of all time with "unlimited potential" and the "biggest upside" If Easley makes the question/competion unfair due to his dominance, (and we are unable to pick ourselves) I will rock with Curt Henning...aka Mr. Perfect. Guy could throw and complete 75 yard passes to himself. (also endorsed by Steve Jordan) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iK7vRYeY3U when i was a kid i actual thought he threw and caught that.... Tim Tebow.... physically he can play every position .... (Someone go ahead and say it) accept for_______ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Gotta play defense too. How about Antonio Gates? Assuming you operate your team w/o much of a passing attack, only CB and DT would be liabilities. I was thinking defense too. You don't have to be big to play defense, just fast enough and strong enough to run/take the other guy down. If we're talking about a league of athletic clones, where the guys on offense have the same athletic skills as the guys on defense, same attributes, same everything, then it sounds a lot like rugby to me. But, rather than a field full of big lumbering guys, I want to see what a bunch of stocky, quick guys can do. More exciting, I'd venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 gotta give it to Tebow. QB, RB, DE, TE, OL Tebow 1 man show wins this battle for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) gronk. easy choice. he can catch and block. he's able to run up and down the field well. he's large enough to not be man-handled by an o-line. Gronks an interesting call. Not as big as a Bruce smith but still plenty big and may more than make up the size difference in offensive skills. But in Bruce's defense if memory serves me right he was an excellent college bbal player at VT. Kind of a Charles barkley "round mound of rebound" type that could score some points. Edited August 14, 2012 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 gotta give it to Tebow. QB, RB, DE, TE, OL Tebow 1 man show wins this battle for sure I can't stand Tebow as a QB, but for this ridiculous question, he is a good answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I was thinking defense too. You don't have to be big to play defense, just fast enough and strong enough to run/take the other guy down. If we're talking about a league of athletic clones, where the guys on offense have the same athletic skills as the guys on defense, same attributes, same everything, then it sounds a lot like rugby to me. But, rather than a field full of big lumbering guys, I want to see what a bunch of stocky, quick guys can do. More exciting, I'd venture. In that case I'll pit my 53 Maurice Jones Drews against your 53 Darren Sproles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Tim Teebow is a nice pick, But Cam Newton is bigger, faster and a better QB. So i'll take 53 of him everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I would pick Tim Tebow just because I would love to see the media cover and entire team of Tebows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 In that case I'll pit my 53 Maurice Jones Drews against your 53 Darren Sproles. I'd pay to watch that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Tim Teebow is a nice pick, But Cam Newton is bigger, faster and a better QB. So i'll take 53 of him everytime. Nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Nailed it! I was going to chime in the same in reply to big Ben. What you want is a guy that's about 250-260 with 4.5 speed and some semblance of an arm. Cam is the prototype for this. Edited August 14, 2012 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I don't think this contribution is even debatable? Cookie Gilchrist! Plus, you could watch 53 of them kicking the crap out of each other if one screwed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'd take a top-notch safety--like Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu. Fast, athletic, hit well, good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 A team of cam newtons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Ditka. I was also going to go with Ditka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) I'd take a top-notch safety--like Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu. Fast, athletic, hit well, good hands. I'd take the 50 or so lbs gap over the likely minimal gain in speed (especially at those guys ages) Really has to be a TE, big qb, or 34 OLB for this. Someone athletic enough for the perimeter but strong enough for the trenches. How about some other defensive guys - Demarcus ware? Hes 6'4, 260+ and runs a 4.5 Very similar to cam but a question of ball skills vs tackling. Ware was an MVP wideout in HS though, which helps. A never would be considered current player: Robert Quinn. Hell of an athlete that put up amazing measurables considering he was a full year off when he had his proday. Edited August 15, 2012 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'd take the 50 or so lbs gap over the likely minimal gain in speed (especially at those guys ages) Really has to be a TE, big qb, or 34 OLB for this. How about some other defensive guys - Demarcus ware? Hes 6'4, 260+ and runs a 4.5 Very similar to cam but a question of ball skills vs tackling. I can't see Ware covering guys downfield. I think you almost need a LB-safety tweener-- like a Brian Urlacher perhaps. I would still think Polamalu or Reed (in their prime) would be better; I'd rather have the speed than the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Lawrence Taylor is my choice. Imagine lining up against 11 LTs on either side of the ball. Like a bunch of crazed daawwgggs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I can't see Ware covering guys downfield. I think you almost need a LB-safety tweener-- like a Brian Urlacher perhaps. I would still think Polamalu or Reed (in their prime) would be better; I'd rather have the speed than the weight. That speed doesn't get far when your 208 lbs offensive lineman are on their backs and this safety is is trying to throw over/run by a 260+ lbs 6'4 tank that's very nearly as fast. On the flip side, he won't look that fast when getting blocked by a team with 11 guys heavier than him running the ball down his throat. It's got to be a tweener for the outside (again TE or 34 olb). You wouldn't be able to get outside to stretch, as the outside blockers would be blown up. Wouldn't power in the middle as the big guys much stronger. 50lbs beats a tenth of a second every time. If we were talking 3-4 tenths it gets much closer but that much muscle and only losing a half step.... The small guy would be on the ground faster than he'd run the 40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 'DA Fridge.....or maybe 'DA mini-Ditka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzShowUsYourTitz Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) Easy. Teddy Bruschi. He can: a). Score a touchdown and save puppies from a burning car. b). Carry 6 players on his back. c). Best Person ever seen in a uniform d). Speaks 14 languages e). Half man/Half god/ Possible Centaur http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bgmGca0Gkh4 Edited August 15, 2012 by Cville Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Jam Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) 1) Tom Rathman - Baddest West Coast Offense player of all time. No one else even comes close. 2) Danny White - Dude could punt too: White had 1,761 completions on 2,950 attempts for 21,959 yards, 155 touchdowns, and 132 interceptions in his career. He also gained 482 yards and scored 8 touchdownsrushing. Unusual for a quarterback, he had two pass receptions for touchdowns, both from a halfback option pass. On special teams he punted 610 times for 24,509 yards, an average of 40.4 yards per punt, with 144 punts inside the 20 and 77 touchbacks. His record as the Cowboys' starting quarterback was 62-32 (.659 winning percentage) during the regular season, and 5-5 in the playoffs. http://en.wikipedia....iki/Danny_White 3) Doug Flutie - Run, pass, drop kick... Edited August 15, 2012 by Boom Jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Mike Vrable. Big, strong, and tough enough to bang in the trenches on both offense and defense. Obviously capable at any of the tweener spots (LB, FB, TE). Smart enough to handle all the reads and calls on both spides of the ball. Instinctive and athletic enough to play saftey. He would invariably suffer at most (read: "all") of the skill positions, but I like his overall breakdown better than anyone else of this era. Jim Brown is the only other guy I'd consider, and if this were 1985 I'd have chosen him instead; but I don't think he'd be able to bang with modern day linemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Easy. Teddy Bruschi. He can: a). Score a touchdown and save puppies from a burning car. b). Carry 6 players on his back. c). Best Person ever seen in a uniform d). Speaks 14 languages e). Half man/Half god/ Possible Centaur http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bgmGca0Gkh4 How quickly people forget.... game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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