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I only got into football during the 2008 season, so I'm glad to see a thread like this. I'm sure I'll have plenty of random rear end questions to contribute, like this one: Why is operating out of the shotgun considered more of a primarily college style offense? I can see the value in a QB being able to quickly read the defense and pass the ball from under center, but what do you lose by taking a shotgun snap?
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BlackJosh posted:Pick a team that doesn't have a superbowl yet (The Vikings are clearly the best from my completely objective point of view).
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What are the most important qualities for different defensive position players to have?
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WombBroom posted:Please understand that this is the most basic breakdown I could do and there are numerous hybrids, exceptions and other things that must be taken into consideration from team to team, year to year, and even play to play. I hope it helps to answer your question.
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I like making dumb lists, so I've broken down the league into a few categories for someone who wants to pick a team to root for. 1. The Up and Comers It's fun to start following a team who isn't terrible, but still has some improvements to make. When you invest a little time in watching your team grow, it makes it that much more satisfying when they get a major win. This might also be a team who has been enjoying success for the last few years after decades of despair.
New Orleans Saints San Diego Chargers Cincinnati Bengals Tennessee Titans 2. The Underdogs Ok, maybe you'd rather pick a team with even farther to go? You probably liked the beginnings of sports movies like Little Giants when the characters all still suck, and then you get kinda bored when they start clicking as a team 45 minutes in. That's fine though, the NFL has plenty of fixer-uppers with nowhere to go but up!
Buffalo Bills Tampa Bay Buccaneers Detroit Lions St. Louis Rams Jacksonville Jaguars Seattle Seahawks Cleveland Browns 3. The Villains All the girls love a bad boy. You might like rooting for a team that most everyone else loves to hate.
New York Jets Dallas Cowboys Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles Atlanta Falcons 4. The Superstars You may get called a bandwagoner by some, but you'll always enjoy watching your dominant, consistently solid team rack up wins, and usually hit the playoffs.
Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Indianapolis Colts Baltimore Ravens Doppelganger fucked around with this message at 02:44 on Jul 7, 2010 |
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I wasn't done with the list, when did I hit the post button?! Sorry to everyone who felt left out, your turn is coming shortly.
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Ehud posted:Is this an all-time list, last 10 years, what to expect this year? I'm trying to figure out how the Saints at up and comers while the Ravens are superstars Ok moving on with the list... 5. The Household Names: Whether they happen to be doing poorly or are on fire, teams like these have enough of a storied history to drum up interest wherever they go. These are great teams if you like historical rivalries.
Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49'ers Chicago Bears 6. The Quarterback Quandaries: This is more of a category pertaining to the immediate present. If you like uncertainty and struggles at the QB position, give these guys a look!
Denver Broncos Carolina Panthers I also meant to put the Atlanta Falcons in the villain category, because gently caress them. I'm not really sure where to put the Tennessee Titans though, up and comers maybe? Doppelganger fucked around with this message at 02:42 on Jul 7, 2010 |
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Jul 7, 2010 01:08
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PUSSY MASTER 007 posted:I guess category 7 is I'm such a failure at listmaking 
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Dexo posted:I would move the Bears into the Household Names. Our QB situation is pretty good for the time being and for the foreseeable future. Or Make a section called "Teams that will turn you to alcoholism"
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How can you tell if a receiver is a bad route runner? I always hear people talk about how well players do in this area, but I don't understand how you could know that unless you studied their playbook. edit: Here's a more packed question, but if anyone's up to the task I'd appreciate it. I'd like to know more about audibles and playcalling, particularly some basic strategies. Would anyone be willing to maybe mspaint a basic offense and defense formation, explain what the QB might think when he sees the defense's formation, and then post how the QB would shift his guys around? Doppelganger fucked around with this message at 13:53 on Jul 7, 2010 |
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Jul 7, 2010 13:48
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So who hosed up there?
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Jul 8, 2010 17:40
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Would somebody mind breaking down the wildcat formation for me? I've tried to understand it on my own but I feel like I'm not completely getting it.
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Aug 1, 2010 04:23
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nnnAdam posted:Helmet visors are badass. I understand why they banned them, but I still don't like it.
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Aug 25, 2010 14:51
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ThatOtherGuy posted:I was never hit there under a pile, but I did have a few jerkoffs take some swats at my junk during plays. I played offensive and defensive line so there was always body parts and fists flailing everywhere. I know a few times it was on purpose though. 
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Aug 31, 2010 07:02
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Why do quarterbacks always seem to put a hat on when they're on the sidelines?
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Oct 15, 2010 00:56
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I assumed they were some kind of mics, but I like to pretend they're for reflecting sound waves just to gently caress with everyone.
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Nov 2, 2010 23:41
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Is the phrase "We have this (name)" from anything specific, or did it just evolve from nothing?
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Nov 6, 2010 21:01
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I watch the ball, because I never really understand what's up with the lineman other than "they're gonna slam into each other".
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Nov 8, 2010 09:12
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What does a general manager do?
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Dec 7, 2010 21:33
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One thing I hear people talk about sometimes is how good of a route runner somebody is. How do people gauge this? It's not like we can look up the playbook or anything.
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Bashez posted:http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3324645&pagenumber=3&perpage=40#post379329100 I was wondering if I'd asked that before.
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Is there an actual origin to "no respect" or is it just a generic attitude?
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Jan 4, 2011 07:14
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What are those fanny-pack things for, just to keep their hands warm?
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Jan 11, 2011 00:40
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McKracken posted:That is their exact purpose. This is why they're called hand-warmers.
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I hear a lot about how many carries an RB gets per game. What's considered high and low in this respect? I'd also like to know the same thing about QBs and passes. I've been trying to get a better understanding of how long it takes for these guys to get tired, and I'm sure this has a lot to do with it.
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Feb 8, 2011 18:49
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Can anyone other than the head coach or QB call a timeout?
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Feb 25, 2011 03:51
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Jeez, who did you piss off?
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Feb 25, 2011 04:18
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I'm interested in learning more about runningbacks. I hear different labels like "powerback" and "every down back". Are there more than just these two? What qualities are most important to the different roles? Who would be good examples of these categories?
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Apr 3, 2011 17:34
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I realize nobody here is an NFL coach or coordinator, but when a play is called, is it more to do with what you're trying to accomplish, or trying to anticipate the other side's move? Or, some healthy balance of both?
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Jul 26, 2011 21:24
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What's a good way to learn to identify good quarterbacking? I mean footwork, mechanics, all that stuff.
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Aug 21, 2011 19:05
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Who is Lawfirm, and why?
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Where does "turn left nooo" come from?
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