Started By
Message

hypothetical... one NFL player to make a bad HS team state champs

Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:41 pm
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
47664 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:41 pm
let's say a rule gets passed at the LHSAA convention allowing one bad team in each classification to use the services of an NFL player for a season, with no eligibility issues for the sake of this scenario.

also for the sake of this scenario your NFL player can play both sides of the ball and all special teams

what position do you think is the most likely to lead your team to a state title after being a crappy team beforehand?

QB- sounds tempting to have Peyton singlehandedly leading you, but you need receivers to match his abilities. Running QBs have an edge, since the read option is similar to what most teams in HS already run

RB- lots will say this and think about bringing AP to their team, but if he's the only real weapon, you may run into trouble late in the playoffs. he'll singlehandedly bring you there though.

WR- Megatron might be unstoppable, but you still need a good HS QB to throw to him in spots that he couldn't throw to anyone else.

TE- Drew Brees is a master of throwing the ball where only Jimmy Graham can get it, but HS QBs aren't Brees. One thing about receivers: they don't have to worry about pro hits, so you can ride them every play.

OL- just being one of five on the O-Line hampers this position's chances, even if you're in God mode.

K, P- yeah it's good to have an automatic 3 from within the 40 or to win the field position battle, but only if they play another position like QB or LB

DT- the position i would pick. a large one can shed any HSers' blocks, even in a double team, and still get to the QB every play and shut down the run.

DE- an NFLer can shut down one whole side in the running game

LB- another good position... shores up the defense while being versatile enough to play on offense too

CB- yeah you shut down a whole side of the field but you better be providing run support also since HS teams don't do much passing. they might be faster, but most aren't much bigger than the HSers they'll be going up against.

S- you need one that won't bite on play action since that's the extent of most HS playbooks in passing

i'm thinking in terms of class 5A where every team has a little talent, but a lower classification would be funnier in that the action is more completely centered around star players...
This post was edited on 1/25/14 at 2:43 pm
Posted by JJ27
Member since Sep 2004
60388 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:42 pm to
Tebow easily.
Posted by CaptainBrannigan
Good Ole Rocky Top Tennessee
Member since Jan 2010
21644 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:43 pm to
I nominate this for the dumbest thread ever made.
Posted by The Eric
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
20992 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:44 pm to
Qb is the only correct answer.

Bree's, Manning, Brady wouldn't be the best choices IMO. Most teams who are really bad have no athletes so they wouldn't have anyone to throw to.

Kaepernick, rg3, Wilson, Cam.
Posted by RummelTiger
Texas
Member since Aug 2004
89885 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:46 pm to
Jesus...

This thread...
Posted by Melvin
Member since Apr 2011
23535 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:47 pm to
Peyton Manning
Posted by AllBamaDoesIsWin
Member since Dec 2011
26725 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:48 pm to
Cam Newton
Posted by RLDSC FAN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Member since Nov 2008
51637 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:49 pm to
quote:

I nominate this for the dumbest thread ever made.


Posted by rondo
Worst. Poster. Evar.
Member since Jan 2004
77411 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:51 pm to
I would say the effort to quality aspect of this thread is astounding.


Its underwater
Posted by Ed Wuncler III
Member since Nov 2013
563 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:52 pm to
Reggie Bush, give him the ball every damn play from QB RB and WR. Let him wreck shite at LB on defense. People who say a slow QB(Manning, Brady, Brees) are wrong.
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39584 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:55 pm to
A true QB is worthless if they can't catch the ball. Peyton Manning throwing to tin hands isn't going to get it done.

Get a RB/WR/CB type who can take direct snaps on offense and make plays all over on defense.

The issue is athleticism, and these guys usually have the most.

Best answer.
This post was edited on 1/25/14 at 2:57 pm
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30112 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 2:57 pm to
Only logical answer is: running back

If anyone has played or watched at a high school level, the single biggest issue is knowing how to tackle correctly.

Most high schoolers don't know how to tackle well and most QBs don't throw very well, result? Run the ball all game.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
95498 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:01 pm to
Brees isn't slow. And compared to Brady and manning he is Michael Johnson. Bree's ran very very well in high school
This post was edited on 1/25/14 at 3:02 pm
Posted by Money Lynch
Member since Dec 2013
33 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:01 pm to
Is this thread real ?
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
47664 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:03 pm to
i went with who would have the most impact on the most plays... a guy like Suh would shut down every play before it starts
Posted by Melvin
Member since Apr 2011
23535 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:05 pm to
quote:

Reggie Bush, give him the ball every damn play from QB RB and WR. Let him wreck shite at LB on defense. People who say a slow QB(Manning, Brady, Brees) are wrong.
Well those qb's were still successful in high school and have improved their game drastically. And don't act like this scenario is in any way provable.
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
142072 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:05 pm to
this thread is most interesting in that it shows just how much some people care about high school football
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
136823 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:06 pm to
i'd rather watch half of a WNBA game than re-read this thread
Posted by BayouBandit24
Member since Aug 2010
16577 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:07 pm to
An NFL running back would single handily win a state championship, and he could double at defensive line/ LB and wreck shop

that is the best answer hands down
Posted by D011ahbi11
Member since Jun 2007
13621 posts
Posted on 1/25/14 at 3:07 pm to
He really wants to see Chalmette win a title. This may be the only way.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 4Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram