Ya Digg? Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 We've all thought about it, so how many passes do you think you could complete in an NFL game? For the sake of argument, let's say the pass must travel pass the line of scrimmage, so none of this jet sweep just give a touch pass to your wide receiver type stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerDave Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 How good is my O-line?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 4 minutes ago, RangerDave said: How good is my O-line?? Honestly I don't think it matters, I'll let you choose 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I went with the Zero option 🤣. Any threat of pressure from a 250+ pound beast and I'm hitting the deck. 4 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I know I could get one. Probably not two. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 3 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: I went with the Zero option 🤣. Any threat of pressure from a 250+ pound beast and I'm hitting the deck. Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) 1-5 1- completion- 1 yard in the air 2- complete trash 3- completely under thrown 4- complete to the other team 5- completely due to the effort of my receiver. Edited April 21 by Goin Breakdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 3 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 33 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said: I went with the Zero option 🤣. Any threat of pressure from a 250+ pound beast and I'm hitting the deck. Isn’t an HB toss technically a pass though? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I could do a shuffle pass, but that’s probably it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Probably nothing outside the hashes because I'm too old and DBs are too athletic, but with enough attempts I could probably hit some digs and curls and maybe a few pop passes if I had a good TE. Maybe a 20%-25% completion rate? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I would just rear back and fire a bomb, which would be about 15 yards at the most, followed by a dislocated shoulder. 4 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1-5 I probally could get some quick slant passes out there. Where they actually go is anyone's guess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We'reWalking Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) I'm just tossing up bombs like Peterman hoping for a tipped catch Edited April 21 by We'reWalking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 8 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: I would just rear back and fire a bomb, which would be about 15 yards at the most, followed by a dislocated shoulder. Just go with the 'ol Archie Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 17 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Isn’t an HB toss technically a pass though? The nifty jet sweep shuttle pass would get me in the ball park lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) My time has come and gone as a pretty good athlete. There was a time when I had a pretty good arm back in the day. Not NFL levels good, but I could hit 60 yards on occasion. That said, outside of maybe a couple of swing passes to a RB, or a shovel / push pass, I'm guessing it wouldn't go extremely well. I'm guessing that even in my prime, the only passes I could complete would be quick hitters at or behind the LOS. I think trying to even hit a simple hitch route against NFL players would be darn near impossible for us average Joes, no matter how well you can throw a football. These people saying 6-10 or 11+ are absolutely in fairy tale land. There are games in the NFL where NFL QBs have not completed 10 passes. You think you being some Joe Shmoe off the street with no experience are going to go into an NFL game for the first time and complete double digit passes? You're absolutely dreaming. Edited April 21 by sven233 1 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 13 minutes ago, sven233 said: My time has come and gone as a pretty good athlete. There was a time when I had a pretty good arm back in the day. Not NFL levels good, but I could hit 60 yards on occasion. That said, outside of maybe a couple of swing passes to a RB, or a shovel / push pass, I'm guessing it wouldn't go extremely well. I'm guessing that even in my prime, the only passes I could complete would be quick hitters at or behind the LOS. I think trying to even hit a simple hitch route against NFL players would be darn near impossible for us average Joes, no matter how well you can throw a football. These people saying 6-10 or 11+ are absolutely in fairy tale land. There are games in the NFL where NFL QBs have not completed 10 passes. You think you being some Joe Shmoe off the street with no experience are going to go into an NFL game for the first time and complete double digit passes? You're absolutely dreaming. Remember when the Broncos had to play a random guy at QB during the Covid season because all of their QBs got Covid? If I remember correctly that guy only completed 1 pass-that leads me to believe pretty much no one (and I’m heavily leaning no one) on this board could complete a pass 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 90% of you couldn't complete a pass with nobody there except you and the super fast receiver that gets 10 yards down the field in less than 2 seconds. Now add in the 6'4" OL that you can't see over, the 300 pound DL running full speed towards you, and 65,000 people watching. There's definitely an art to it all. Good luck! 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rew Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) Pretty sure that most people who grew up throwing a football could throw at least a handful of catchable balls (under ideal conditions). I think the real problem is pretty much everyone would have a 50+% INT rate and likely a bunch of fumbled snaps. I'd like to think I complete more than 5 passes if it wasn't for every series ending in a turnover. Probably 1-2 at the end of this disaster of a hypothetical game... Maybe more than 2 if they go an ultra soft zone with 3rd stringers while up by 40. Edited April 21 by Rew 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I went with 0. Mainly because I'm almost 50 years old, haven't thrown a football aside from some parking lot catch im 15 years and an 5'9" and couldn't see over my linemen. Maybe...MAYBE I complete one by pure luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0017 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) CMC couldn’t complete a pass in the niners playoff game against the eagles, I’m thinking I’m not doing any better. Edited April 21 by 0017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14774 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 ZERO, but I would like a crack at a PAT though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I dominated terrible high school teams. Easily 11+ Sike . 1-5. Feel like they could scheme me an open screen or some easy pass like that, 2 passes at the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemsonBills Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Am I in the chiefs offense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 At first I said 6-10 thinking screens and behind the line pitches, but then saw OP stipulated those were out, so had to revise down…my D3 JV seasons as QB of the scout team would be useless to “slow down the game” for me, so I’d invariably read my keys wrong and hastily bail out of the pocket and only complete something largely by accident methinks. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I’d check it down to the HB all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I picked 11 plus. I'm still hoping to get a back up QB job. Those guys got it made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 30-33, 320 yards and 4 TDs But then I’ll play golf on my day off and send everyone into a tizzy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, Rew said: Pretty sure that most people who grew up throwing a football could throw at least a handful of catchable balls (under ideal conditions). I think the real problem is pretty much everyone would have a 50+% INT rate and likely a bunch of fumbled snaps. I'd like to think I complete more than 5 passes if it wasn't for every series ending in a turnover. Probably 1-2 at the end of this disaster of a hypothetical game... Maybe more than 2 if they go an ultra soft zone with 3rd stringers while up by 40. For sure. Even in my early 40's I could throw up some jump balls. The WR is sure to win one or two. As Simon pointed out I think some hitches or slants could be possible. The catch here is if this really was a strategic thing with the goal to not allow you to complete a pass I'm pretty sure you would face some pretty wicked blitzes. I'm not sure any of us would get up after getting knocked down by a DL or blitzing LB. Along similar lines, I wonder if people think they could gain 10 yards running in a full game or if they could catch a pass. I would say that would be way more difficult than just a single completed pass. Both running and catching would force you into the jungle and I don't know if any of us are surviving that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 No chance I could even see past the line of scrimmage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Lol at anyone saying anything other than zero 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Zero. I'd be hard-pressed to duplicate Garo Yepremian's pass attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) In 4th grade, they split up my class of 160ish into teams of 8 and had us do different events. Teams were random, including the role of team leader. As "leader" of my team, I slotted myself in for the Vortex Throw--specifically because I remember thinking that it "sounded cool". Meanwhile, I assigned the best thrower on our team to trivia or something stupid that probably should've gone to me. So, vortex throw comes up. Every other team puts their best athlete forward, and our team is last. I'm up and I heave it with all I got into the sun. Raucous laughter ensues; a quick look over my shoulder reveals most of my teachers laughing as well. The gym teacher felt so bad that he gave our team another attempt (much to the consternation of the other teams). Instead of using that golden opportunity to let someone else throw, I decided to attempt to redeem myself, but the next throw was even worse. I initially voted 1-5 pass, but then I recalled this moment and changed my vote to zero like the scum I am. GO BILLS! Edited April 21 by Capco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Would the pass have to be completed to my team? I'd probably have better luck throwing to a defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Probably none, but I was never a QB. I bet I could catch a couple of passes, though. I was a pretty good receiver in my day. 6'3" and I could run a 4.5 40. Probably couldn't run a 5.5 these days, though. 1 hour ago, GoBills808 said: Lol at anyone saying anything other than zero Come on. I could complete a tap pass or quick shovel pass to a TE or running back... if I don't fumble the snap. I've never lined up under center to receive a snap before. I'm more worried about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim17 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) Throw and complete? Zero. I've been playing pickup football 25 years and I suck at throwing. It's has to be genetic after all this time. That said, I think I could catch a couple balls. Not survive at hit by anyone over 170 lb (and even then, who knows) but I know I could catch a few balls I've seen very occasionally dropped in the NFL. EDIT: Zone coverage. I know I couldn't beat any NFL corner in man at any time. Edited April 21 by Nephilim17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 4 minutes ago, MJS said: Probably none, but I was never a QB. I bet I could catch a couple of passes, though. I was a pretty good receiver in my day. 6'3" and I could run a 4.5 40. Probably couldn't run a 5.5 these days, though. Come on. I could complete a tap pass or quick shovel pass to a TE or running back... if I don't fumble the snap. I've never lined up under center to receive a snap before. I'm more worried about that. Doubt you or anyone here could even get off the line vs NFL corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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