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Shotgun vs. 3-step drop (Krag says 5-step)
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:24 pm
Anyone out there disagree that Zach is a better QB in a shotgun formation? (He cocks his arm back before throwing and has average/below average mobility)
Shouldn't the coaching staff change their preferences to fit their personnel?
Hasn't other teams proven that running the ball out of shotgun is as effective as running out out of single-back/I-formation
Any disagreement out there?
A post below found the following article:
LINK
"Mettenberger and quarterbacks coach Steve Kragthorpe have discussed ways to deal with the pass rush while the reformed offensive line jells, and they decided the shotgun formation was not the answer. Mettenberger said taking the snap under center with a five-step drop allows him to read the defense better than if he has to take his eyes off the opponent momentarily to catch a shotgun snap."
Shouldn't the coaching staff change their preferences to fit their personnel?
Hasn't other teams proven that running the ball out of shotgun is as effective as running out out of single-back/I-formation
Any disagreement out there?
A post below found the following article:
LINK
"Mettenberger and quarterbacks coach Steve Kragthorpe have discussed ways to deal with the pass rush while the reformed offensive line jells, and they decided the shotgun formation was not the answer. Mettenberger said taking the snap under center with a five-step drop allows him to read the defense better than if he has to take his eyes off the opponent momentarily to catch a shotgun snap."
This post was edited on 10/9/12 at 5:07 pm
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Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:24 pm to BornKjun
Pistol formation would work very nice for him
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:25 pm to BornKjun
Certainly gives him more time to make the throws he is capable of making. I think it also lets him see the field better.
I would like to see shotgun, 1 back sets a lot more. Delayed handoffs would work well if we continue to execute the TE passes over the middle and vice versa.
I would like to see shotgun, 1 back sets a lot more. Delayed handoffs would work well if we continue to execute the TE passes over the middle and vice versa.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:25 pm to BornKjun
His feet are so damn heavy in the 3-stop drop.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:26 pm to BornKjun
quote:
Anyone out there disagree that Zach is a better QB in a shotgun formation? (He cocks his arm back before throwing and has average/below average mobility)
I agree and maybe part of the reason is that he always has at least one RB back there with him and maybe one on each side to chip extra pass rushers to give him a little bit more time.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:31 pm to PurpleAndGold86
Basically mimicking the patriots offense
Posted on 10/8/12 at 5:56 pm to BornKjun
No disagreement from me. Great idea.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:02 pm to 5Alive
quote:
Pistol formation would work very nice for him
This.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:04 pm to BornKjun
I think he does better when we are in 2 minute. don't think just throw meat.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:07 pm to BornKjun
Shotgun would work, they just need to spread out the defense and stop telegraphing their runs up the middle.
This post was edited on 10/8/12 at 6:07 pm
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:35 pm to Cajun Devil Dog
Thank you! I heard some great stats on how effective Mett was in the shotgun on Saturday. If someone finds those stats, please post.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:41 pm to TheDoc
Basically what I was thinking. Usually when Belichek has rushed thus year, 80% of the time it has been out of the shotgun.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 7:10 pm to Datbayoubengal
Mett wears molasses pants
Posted on 10/8/12 at 7:23 pm to BornKjun
I've been wondering the same thing but figured there was some very good reason why they dont that was above my knowledge level.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 7:27 pm to BornKjun
quote:
Zach is a better QB in a shotgun
Posted on 10/8/12 at 7:38 pm to cas4t
Here are some things I do know:
The bomb to Beckham- Shotgun
The 3rd and long conversion (only 3rd down conversion all day)- Shotgun
Ability to pick up corner blitz (killing this team)- Shotgun
Ability to read the defenses better- Shotgun.
I think LSU's only chance to win is if they run 2/3 of their offense through the gun.
The bomb to Beckham- Shotgun
The 3rd and long conversion (only 3rd down conversion all day)- Shotgun
Ability to pick up corner blitz (killing this team)- Shotgun
Ability to read the defenses better- Shotgun.
I think LSU's only chance to win is if they run 2/3 of their offense through the gun.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 7:55 pm to LSUDat2012
You can run the entire multiple pro offense from the pistol which in theory would benefit Mett, however, the footwork for the qb in the pistol is pretty tough so that goes against what some of you guys are saying.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 9:24 pm to LSUDat2012
quote:
Here are some things I do know:
The bomb to Beckham- Shotgun
The 3rd and long conversion (only 3rd down conversion all day)- Shotgun
Ability to pick up corner blitz (killing this team)- Shotgun
Ability to read the defenses better- Shotgun.
I think LSU's only chance to win is if they run 2/3 of their offense through the gun.
agreed
Posted on 10/8/12 at 9:26 pm to TheDoc
quote:
Basically mimicking the patriots offense
Would make sense with a statue QB
I think we could benefit from a deeper shotgun formation as well
He has a cannon. Does it really matter if he is 2 yards deeper in the shotgun than a traditional formation?
Posted on 10/9/12 at 3:55 pm to LSUDat2012
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I think LSU's only chance to win is if they run 2/3 of their offense through the gun.
Sounds like a winnah!
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