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I meant to put QBs by committee but whatevs.
Fact is, teams can make RB by committee work- there’s a reason it’s successful for several NFL teams (Packers come to mind). It also reduces the amount of contact/and likelihood of injury thereby also increasing the longevity of the player’s career.
It’s an extremely physical position and if we can rotate reps to reduce the load on an individual without losing production, then we should absolutely be doing that.
Fact is, teams can make RB by committee work- there’s a reason it’s successful for several NFL teams (Packers come to mind). It also reduces the amount of contact/and likelihood of injury thereby also increasing the longevity of the player’s career.
It’s an extremely physical position and if we can rotate reps to reduce the load on an individual without losing production, then we should absolutely be doing that.
Also, QB by committee is rather predictable when it comes to situational use for defenses. I’d also argue it’s harder for QBs to come and maintain flow and momentum when they’re constantly being swapped out. Plus there’s the mental hurdle if turnovers happen (and they will)- hard for a guy to feel comfortable when he’s put in if he feels like he has to perform well to keep his position.
CycloneErik
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RB by committee is pretty normal now unless you have a workhorse which seems to becoming less and less common.
I also doubt we do QB by committee. Just because the two freshman are getting a chance against UNI doesn’t mean it’s going to be like that all season.
I also doubt we do QB by committee. Just because the two freshman are getting a chance against UNI doesn’t mean it’s going to be like that all season.
Yeah not a fan of QB by committee but when there are clear roles like when they had packages for Lanning that is okay. I don't think Kempt was worried that Lanning was going to take his job if he threw an interception. It may be predictable, but if you have guys with enough skill you can negate most of that. They ran everything with Kempt so they couldn't really key too hard on tendencies. They knew Lanning was going to run but he was able to pass well enough to keep them honest and having an extra blocker for a running QB along with that uncertainty was enough to gain an advantage.
But I also agree with Bird of War. When you have such young, inexperienced guys there is nothing wrong with giving both of them a shot to show what they can do in game situations before declaring the #1.
I think it is actually smarter to have RB by committe if you have the talent to do it. Get at least two guys a decent number of reps to keep them both fresh and limit the chances and impact of injuries. If 1 goes down 2 is often feeling the pressure of suddenly being the bell cow. If you already are running 1A and 1B it is a lot different situation when 1B has to take more reps or is now alternating with 1C a bit more.
And as someone else eluded - if you are limiting these guys work there is a lot more tread on the tires when they get to the point where they are getting paid to carry the ball on Sundays. They might be able to stay in the League for a year or two more before it all catches up with them. Even a journeyman back can make a lot of extra money in that year or two.
But I also agree with Bird of War. When you have such young, inexperienced guys there is nothing wrong with giving both of them a shot to show what they can do in game situations before declaring the #1.
I think it is actually smarter to have RB by committe if you have the talent to do it. Get at least two guys a decent number of reps to keep them both fresh and limit the chances and impact of injuries. If 1 goes down 2 is often feeling the pressure of suddenly being the bell cow. If you already are running 1A and 1B it is a lot different situation when 1B has to take more reps or is now alternating with 1C a bit more.
And as someone else eluded - if you are limiting these guys work there is a lot more tread on the tires when they get to the point where they are getting paid to carry the ball on Sundays. They might be able to stay in the League for a year or two more before it all catches up with them. Even a journeyman back can make a lot of extra money in that year or two.
