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re: On a different note- do we have an extra pt QB on the roster?
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:16 pm to Scoob
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:16 pm to Scoob
To all those who say "keep Brees in there", consider this- true goal-line plays are very different than the regular offense. The Saints have had an awful time just blasting away on the ground (Ingram's been stuffed a lot, but don't forget that even going back to the Super Bowl season, we've been stuffed a lot). A Brees pass will have to be a quick hitter; and really, I'd rather see Brees in the gun with a bunch of receivers crossing than a tight formation.
But- a horse like Tebow gives you, for lack of a better term, options. Like running the option, while still having a semblance of a pass or handoff (or a straight keeper).
I know, sounds ridiculous, and the Saints in the dome don't really need a "specialist". But a team like the Eagles just might, and honestly, I could see the value of a Tebow just for that, especially come November and later. He'd be a real bitch to stop, and the conditions might make a kick less than 100%. If you both score 4 TDs, and they get 3/4 2pt conversions, it's 30-28. Wind and sleet/snow might make you miss a few kicks, and suddenly, you're not tied despite equal TDs, you're behind.
Hell, I saw Tampa miss a kick this week in good conditions. That's no longer a gimme kick, if you pull it, you miss now.
But- a horse like Tebow gives you, for lack of a better term, options. Like running the option, while still having a semblance of a pass or handoff (or a straight keeper).
I know, sounds ridiculous, and the Saints in the dome don't really need a "specialist". But a team like the Eagles just might, and honestly, I could see the value of a Tebow just for that, especially come November and later. He'd be a real bitch to stop, and the conditions might make a kick less than 100%. If you both score 4 TDs, and they get 3/4 2pt conversions, it's 30-28. Wind and sleet/snow might make you miss a few kicks, and suddenly, you're not tied despite equal TDs, you're behind.
Hell, I saw Tampa miss a kick this week in good conditions. That's no longer a gimme kick, if you pull it, you miss now.
Posted on 8/26/15 at 10:51 pm to Scoob
Either way, I'm not really thinking it's an issue the Saints will have to deal with. Carolina is about the only team in the NFC South with the potential for bad conditions that might affect a kick, and also a QB that would be a serious threat on a 2 pt conversion (meaning they'd have an advantage over us with Brees in that scenario). And yes, from the 2 for 1 play, I'd rather have Cam than Drew on that one play.
But if Tebow does make the Eagles squad, I bet he runs at least 8-10 2 pt plays this season, maybe more if they are reasonably successful.
But if Tebow does make the Eagles squad, I bet he runs at least 8-10 2 pt plays this season, maybe more if they are reasonably successful.
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