2014 Saints offense

TheOak · 03-20-2014, 05:32 PM

Top end speed 40yd is over rated, burst and cut quickness is rarely ever mentioned but is the driving force behind a players elusiveness and ability to evade tacklers.

Oh, BTW..... The ball carrier has to duck, dive, and dodge defenders before he can run 40 yards.

rezburna · 03-20-2014, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Top end speed 40yd is over rated, burst and cut quickness is rarely ever mentioned but is the driving force behind a players elusiveness and ability to evade tacklers.

Oh, BTW..... The ball carrier has to duck, dive, and dodge defenders before he can run 40 yards.

I disagree. Speed isn't as lethal as it is on the college and high school levels, but you still need it on your team. You have to be able to stretch the field, even if it's only as a decoy most of the time.

TheOak · 03-21-2014, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I disagree. Speed isn't as lethal as it is on the college and high school levels, but you still need it on your team. You have to be able to stretch the field, even if it's only as a decoy most of the time.

Follow me here. I never said it wasn't needed.

I said "over rated", that 40yd time is what nearly everyone focuses on.....

Please tell me when your Center runs a full 40?

A QB getting from the pocket to the sticks is all burst and cut.

Your example of stretching the field accounts for how many players and positions on the team? 1 position WR, maybe 2 players?

Seattle proved that if you can't get around the corners you can't stretch the field.

Danno · 03-21-2014, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Follow me here. I never said it wasn't needed.

I said "over rated", that 40yd time is what nearly everyone focuses on.....

Please tell me when your Center runs a full 40?

A QB getting from the pocket to the sticks is all burst and cut.

Your example of stretching the field accounts for how many players and positions on the team? 1 position WR, maybe 2 players?

Seattle proved that if you can't get around the corners you can't stretch the field.

Simplified...

Football speed >>> Track speed

03-20-2014, 05:32 PM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,053	2014 Saints offense Top end speed 40yd is over rated, burst and cut quickness is rarely ever mentioned but is the driving force behind a players elusiveness and ability to evade tacklers. Oh, BTW..... The ball carrier has to duck, dive, and dodge defenders before he can run 40 yards. Danno and Rugby Saint II like this.

03-20-2014, 05:44 PM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,114	Re: 2014 Saints offense Originally Posted by TheOak Top end speed 40yd is over rated, burst and cut quickness is rarely ever mentioned but is the driving force behind a players elusiveness and ability to evade tacklers. Oh, BTW..... The ball carrier has to duck, dive, and dodge defenders before he can run 40 yards. I disagree. Speed isn't as lethal as it is on the college and high school levels, but you still need it on your team. You have to be able to stretch the field, even if it's only as a decoy most of the time.

03-21-2014, 07:01 AM	#3
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,053	Re: 2014 Saints offense Originally Posted by rezburna I disagree. Speed isn't as lethal as it is on the college and high school levels, but you still need it on your team. You have to be able to stretch the field, even if it's only as a decoy most of the time. Follow me here. I never said it wasn't needed. I said "over rated", that 40yd time is what nearly everyone focuses on..... Please tell me when your Center runs a full 40? A QB getting from the pocket to the sticks is all burst and cut. Your example of stretching the field accounts for how many players and positions on the team? 1 position WR, maybe 2 players? Seattle proved that if you can't get around the corners you can't stretch the field.

03-21-2014, 07:42 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: 2014 Saints offense Originally Posted by TheOak Follow me here. I never said it wasn't needed. I said "over rated", that 40yd time is what nearly everyone focuses on..... Please tell me when your Center runs a full 40? A QB getting from the pocket to the sticks is all burst and cut. Your example of stretching the field accounts for how many players and positions on the team? 1 position WR, maybe 2 players? Seattle proved that if you can't get around the corners you can't stretch the field. Simplified... Football speed >>> Track speed

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