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re: Jacoby Stevens Moving to F Back
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:53 am to MarreroMike
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:53 am to MarreroMike
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Can anyone explain why moving Stevens to F back is a good idea?
I assume it's because he's big and strong and fast and they want to get the ball in his hands. It looks like they want to use him as an option on shovel passes. They threw him one against Syracuse that went for about 5 yards.
I also imagine that the coaches aren't as worried about receiver depth as they were in the beginning of fall camp.
I don't understand why it's an issue that they're trying to find ways to get this guy the ball. Or that this is an indication that they don't know what they are doing.
There are definitely OTHER concerns regarding this staff, but, to me, this isn't one of them.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:55 am to MarreroMike
Receivers are Z and X correct, F is always the inner most receiver, no matter if it's two wide or three wide.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:56 am to whitefoot
These are Democrats bitching though. They don't need a reason. Sort of like Trump's wife and her shoes, during a national tragedy. It is what they are taught early on.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:03 pm to BornKjun
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He's LSU's Percy Harvin
I think he'll be a Harvin/ Aaron Hernandez hybrid. And I'm ok with that.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:03 pm to MarreroMike
Stevens is basically a wingback now. I expect his number of targets to go up and really think he will be involved in the short to intermediate passing scheme, especially off of play action.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:04 pm to Dawgfan128
The offense and defense have both been lackluster.
The offensive problem need to be addressed by changing some things around, duh.
Sounds like the coaching staff is trying to make those changes. Maybe try and get the F back more involved in the passing game. Maybe deep routes aren't as much of the offense as what they had planned on due to lack of blocking.
The offensive problem need to be addressed by changing some things around, duh.
Sounds like the coaching staff is trying to make those changes. Maybe try and get the F back more involved in the passing game. Maybe deep routes aren't as much of the offense as what they had planned on due to lack of blocking.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:08 pm to tigerfoot
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The rant bitches we should get best talent on field. Rant itches when we put best talent on the field
I guess they would rather Stevens be planted on the bench instead of getting the balls in playmakers’ hands
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:10 pm to MarreroMike
To me it sounds like they're trying to do whatever they can to get him the ball. I don't disagree if it somehow helps the team. I figured he'd move back to defense with Paris going down but I guess not.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:17 pm to LF7
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Receivers are Z and X correct
In traditional 2 WR, 1 TE, and 2 back sets (old school "pro" formation), yes. X (traditionally the split end "SE") and Z (traditionally the flanker "F") are the wide outs - in the pro-set era of the '70s and early '80s, you might have seen the TE referred to as "Y" - but Y has largely been reserved for the slot receiver in a 3 WR formation.
I wouldn't get too wrapped around F-back or H-back designations - any scheme that uses these are generally flexible and you're setting yourself up for confusion if you say anything like:
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F is always the inner most receiver, no matter if it's two wide or three wide.
All an H-back or F-back is, simply, a TE that lines up in the backfield, or conversely a running back/fullback that motions and lines up outside the tackle box as a receiver - just to differentiate these players from a slot or Y receiver.
And if you're using lots of motion, there's no telling where that cat ends up - and if he's outside, that doesn't magically make him something he's not. He's still an H-back/F-back.
This post was edited on 9/27/17 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:20 pm to c on z
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Wasn't Jarvis Landry lined up as an 'F-back' during his time at LSU?
Wide outs playing from any receiver position aren't traditionally referred to as "F" - but depending on the scheme and the language - this can change. Some OCs label their 2 wide set receivers a "L" and "R" - guess what drives that? The need to simplify. Strangely, a lot of those guys will call the 3rd WR Z.
So, again, don't get too wrapped up about it, beyond recognizing the basics and where your guy is deviating from that.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:21 pm to Dawgfan128
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These are Democrats bitching though
So democrats are O bashers and republicans are cheriO's?
Got it. Good to know.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:21 pm to Dawgfan128
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These are Democrats bitching though. They don't need a reason. Sort of like Trump's wife and her shoes, during a national tragedy. It is what they are taught early on.
wtf is this and why does this kinda shite keep showing up on this board
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:22 pm to MarreroMike
Eventually it will be Jacoby Stevens moving to another football program.
What a clusterfrick this staff is. 4 fricking games into the season. Unreal.
What a clusterfrick this staff is. 4 fricking games into the season. Unreal.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:23 pm to MarreroMike
Perhaps they've just decided to teach him every position on offense.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:25 pm to MarreroMike
They should not have announced it. They should have just lined him up there, run a play for a touchdown and then everyone would talk about how brilliant it was.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:28 pm to danfraz
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Eventually it will be Jacoby Stevens moving to another football program. What a clusterfrick this staff is. 4 fricking games into the season. Unreal.
What are you pansies losing it over? Secondary is too crowded and he's still learning the offense. This sounds like a good position to help the transition and get him the ball more.
Do you people whine for the sake of whining?
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:29 pm to MarreroMike
You realize J. Landry played that position at times when he was here? The F back is a hybrid and not a typical blocking back\TE. The routes are simple and that is why they have him there. He can pick it up easier that slot or WO.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:29 pm to MarreroMike
So at f-back he could catch a shuffle pass or be an outlet for a quick, easy pass if our OL doesn't hold in pass protection, which has been most of the time. Since he most likely would be covered by a linebacker he could easily get separation, and his size would be an advantage against a safety ... I'm ok with it.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:34 pm to lsufan1971
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The F back is a hybrid and not a typical blocking back\TE.
That's confusing our fans, because we've converted a bunch of cats who were/are just that - blockers (or blockers first) - there might be a subtle difference that the F-Back is more of a receiver and an H-Back is more likely to take a handoff, but, again, I wouldn't worry about any of that. F-back/H-back - for our purposes is a TE/FB/RB that lines up as a receiver, but not on the line of scrimmage - normally closer in than any traditional X, Y, or Z receiver in traditional sets, but that can change with the play and formation.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:37 pm to MarreroMike
To me he is built a lot like PP7. I'd play him at CB opposite Greedy and let him return punts. Maybe he can play a few offensive snaps in a slot type role too
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