KD in CA Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 When you have a 6'5", 240 lb QB and one of the 2 or 3 best centers in football, the QB sneak should be a staple of your short-yardage game. Not sure why they won't use it... I don't get it either...and it's not just the Bills, it's across the league. Last night on Miami's first drive they had 3d and inches in the red zone. Announcers blathering on and on about Tannehill being a great runner, former WR, etc. and what does Miami call? Off tackle play that loses 2 yards. Tannehill gets that first down 9 out of 10 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 When you have a 6'5", 240 lb QB and one of the 2 or 3 best centers in football, the QB sneak should be a staple of your short-yardage game. Not sure why they won't use it... when colin brown is getting blown up with ease regularly, perhaps they are worried about it.... though it doesnt seem to stop them from running right behind he or young in short yardage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 when colin brown is getting blown up with ease regularly, perhaps they are worried about it.... though it doesnt seem to stop them from running right behind he or young in short yardage. If it truly is a concern, then do what smart teams do when they sneak and go quick count; just goose the center and go...you know the snap count, they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 What's this QB sneak that you guys are talking about? -Nate Hackett Hey Nate..good to hear from you...... One question though, have you not heard of a "screen" also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If it truly is a concern, then do what smart teams do when they sneak and go quick count; just goose the center and go...you know the snap count, they don't. understand, just spitballing a team specific reason they might not go that route. with brady, i feel like he often slides through some of those cracks instead of simply plowing behind a guy. if those cracks are getting closed and you arent getting a great push they might hesitate to make the call thinking itll get stopped, or EJ might pull the super rookie move of reaching the ball out and getting stripped... i really dont have a good answer, just floating possible discussion points that may have come up for them on short yardage philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hey Nate..good to hear from you...... One question though, have you not heard of a "screen" also? Yeah, I've got them on my windows keeps the bugs out. Why would you run forward when you need an inch when you could hand it off 7 yards in the backfield and lose yards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasjuggler Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 If not EJ then Freddie on the sneak. Kind of wild cat with Freddie instead of Brad Smith,but I prefer EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I think Fitz converted on 4th and 1 almost every time he attempted a sneak. If he can do it, EJ can do it. The Bills need to use it more. Fitz is tougher than half the starting QBs including Cam ( I said tougher not stronger). He would give hits to defense linemen, Give EJ time to heal and learn when to decide to go for it full body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meark Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Can someone ask Marone about screens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasjuggler Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Some of those bubble screens would have been nice to see when Rex Ryan was bring the house on EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sneak it on 3rd and 4th and goal at the 1? We get that TD we win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan_in_tx Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Sneak it on 3rd and 4th and goal at the 1? We get that TD we win You are down to the bottom of the barrel on QB's not sure I would risk an injury to our PS QB on a sneak when Freddy is usually gold for a 1 yard carry. If I recall correctly it was a QB sneek that ended Drew Brees's career in San Deigo... Just sayin Edited October 14, 2013 by fan_in_tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 You are down to the bottom of the barrel on QB's not sure I would risk an injury to our PS QB on a sneak when Freddy is usually gold for a 1 yard carry. If I recall correctly it was a QB sneek that ended Drew Brees's career in San Deigo... Just sayin 1) the Pats run sneaks every game with Brady. If he can do it we can do it 2) we run the read option which allows for big hits on our QB's 3) you don't get hit if you stay low and push behind the 300 pound guys blocking for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sneak it on 3rd and 4th and goal at the 1? We get that TD we win We don't "win" because the game could swing any way after that point. Yes it would have given us an advantage but one play in the first half doesn't determine the outcome. 1) the Pats run sneaks every game with Brady. If he can do it we can do it 2) we run the read option which allows for big hits on our QB's 3) you don't get hit if you stay low and push behind the 300 pound guys blocking for you A QB can hurt an ankle or knee if he gets sat on by any of the linemen, BUT I agree you gotta try it once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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