snafu Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I know this may not be a well received idea, but sometimes creative solutions are necessary. I believe our offensive line is more well suited for running plays, not pass protection. Allen has a cannon for an arm, so now that he's going to be the starting QB, it may make sense to put the long snapper in for 3d down passing plays. Allen can line up 15 yards behind the line and take the snap, giving him much more time to read the play and make the throw downfield. Groy can be kept in as a fullback to play near the line behind Ferguson. Unconventional, yes, but I'm convinced that it would work. 3 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 there's been worse ideas. though 7-10 yards should be plenty to give him 3 seconds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Throw the ball 20 yards for a 5 yard gain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, snafu said: I know this may not be a well received idea, but sometimes creative solutions are necessary. I believe our offensive line is more well suited for running plays, not pass protection. Allen has a cannon for an arm, so now that he's going to be the starting QB, it may make sense to put the long snapper in for 3d down passing plays. Allen can line up 15 yards behind the line and take the snap, giving him much more time to read the play and make the throw downfield. Groy can be kept in as a fullback to play near the line behind Ferguson. Unconventional, yes, but I'm convinced that it would work. The defense would adjust to the long snapper coming in very easily. Have a couple DB's slant in on both edges. A DL comes out and is replaced by a LB for coverage. I have my fingers crossed that either a TE or WR is ready to emerge for us to pry the defense loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 minute ago, RochesterRob said: The defense would adjust to the long snapper coming in very easily. Have a couple DB's slant in on both edges. A DL comes out and is replaced by a LB for coverage. I have my fingers crossed that either a TE or WR is ready to emerge for us to pry the defense loose. If the DBs slant in, then a receiving RB or a TE would fill in behind them for a pass. LB can't cover Shady out of the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Just Punt on First down and hope for defensive TO or Points 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 oh ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 52 minutes ago, snafu said: I know this may not be a well received idea, but sometimes creative solutions are necessary. I believe our offensive line is more well suited for running plays, not pass protection. Allen has a cannon for an arm, so now that he's going to be the starting QB, it may make sense to put the long snapper in for 3d down passing plays. Allen can line up 15 yards behind the line and take the snap, giving him much more time to read the play and make the throw downfield. Groy can be kept in as a fullback to play near the line behind Ferguson. Unconventional, yes, but I'm convinced that it would work. Do you watch much football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 55 minutes ago, snafu said: I know this may not be a well received idea, but sometimes creative solutions are necessary. I believe our offensive line is more well suited for running plays, not pass protection. Allen has a cannon for an arm, so now that he's going to be the starting QB, it may make sense to put the long snapper in for 3d down passing plays. Allen can line up 15 yards behind the line and take the snap, giving him much more time to read the play and make the throw downfield. Groy can be kept in as a fullback to play near the line behind Ferguson. Unconventional, yes, but I'm convinced that it would work. You do know that the defense will line up over him and blow right through him, knocking him on his ass, right? Just because you put a long snapper in for a regular offensive down doesn't mean he gets the same special teams rule protections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 This website is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 This puts the long-snapper at a disadvantage (as noted above) and puts him at risk of injury. On punts and FGs, the long-snapper is protected by a rule that says DTs can't line up over the nose of the ball; no such protection exists for non-kicking plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 31 minutes ago, snafu said: If the DBs slant in, then a receiving RB or a TE would fill in behind them for a pass. LB can't cover Shady out of the backfield. The defense no doubt will make it a match of us having to put in 2 or 3 non linemen to block defensive players which I doubt we can do. If we start putting additional linemen at the LOS that pretty well tips our hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, snafu said: I know this may not be a well received idea, but sometimes creative solutions are necessary. I believe our offensive line is more well suited for running plays, not pass protection. Allen has a cannon for an arm, so now that he's going to be the starting QB, it may make sense to put the long snapper in for 3d down passing plays. Allen can line up 15 yards behind the line and take the snap, giving him much more time to read the play and make the throw downfield. Groy can be kept in as a fullback to play near the line behind Ferguson. Unconventional, yes, but I'm convinced that it would work. This is so hilarious that it’s brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandemonium Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 34 minutes ago, WhoTom said: This puts the long-snapper at a disadvantage (as noted above) and puts him at risk of injury. On punts and FGs, the long-snapper is protected by a rule that says DTs can't line up over the nose of the ball; no such protection exists for non-kicking plays. What actually triggers this rule going into effect? It seems it would have to be based on the offensive formation. Since fake punts and fake field goals are legal plays and there’s no rule against attempting a field goal or punting on first through third down, in theory why couldn’t you line up in field goal or punt formation every down to gain this protection for your long snapper? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 58 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Just Punt on First down and hope for defensive TO or Points ? 22 minutes ago, joesixpack said: 'Shotgun formation', or you want to take a shotgun to the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: ? 'Shotgun formation', or you want to take a shotgun to the OP? Never saw that movie, i take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 1 minute ago, joesixpack said: Never saw that movie, i take it Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Just now, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Nope. 1) Google "robert downey jr. tropic thunder. 2) Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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