Chris asks…
Why don't NFL teams put their second string guys in when they have a huge lead in the 4th quarter?
I am currently watching (recorded) the Saints clobber the Giants... it's 42-24 with like 5 minutes left and Drew Brees as well as other starters are in the game still trying to pad their stats. I'm a competitor too but take your quarterback out and let the second string guy get some real time reps... How many times have we seen backup quarterbacks take over for an injured guy and has had no real game time..
admin answers:
It's a coaching decision.
And most NFL coaches are paranoid and few would consider an 18 or 21 point lead safe with 5 minutes remaining in the game. NFL offenses can score quickly and coaches generally want to have their best players, especially at key positions, in the game.
Huge blowouts are rare in the NFL but when they do occur you do sometimes see coaches play their backups for the final 8 or 10 minutes of a game. That's usually about the same time that TV networks switch over to closer games that might be going on at the same time.
Since a team has 46 active players on game day, with the exception of the backup QB, most of them are on the field some during the normal course of a game. Guys that don't start make up the bulk of the special teams so they can be on the field a lot.
Backup LBs and DBs get into the game at various times because of the multiple defensive sets, ie, nickle and dime packages, the teams play these days.
And, a lot of substitution goes on that you don't notice that much for plays from the line of scrimmage. Backup OL and DL players often go in for a few plays to give the starters a brief rest. For example, a team might have 6 active DL guys, and they often will rotate backups into the game, usually one at a time.
But 2 positions you rarely see substituted are the center and the QB. That's because the snap of the ball is of utmost importance and changing those guys out is a risk that coaches seldom take. A lot of turnovers occur when there are bungled snaps.
Backup centers usually play other OL positions and often get into the game at guard or tackle. But the starting center generally plays every offensive snap.
Most NFL coaches state publicly that they have a lot of confidence in their backup QBs and their ability to run the offenses if need be. But even the coaches that aren't blatantly lying about their backup QBs generally want to keep their starter in the game. Coaches tend to stay with the guys they trust the most.
Now and then, you do see a backup QB go into the game to run out the clock when there are 2 minutes or less left to play. But even that has become rare in the NFL today.
And, you're right about backup QBs taking over for injured starters and stinking up the joint. Teams like the Texans and Bears were considered serious playoff and even Super Bowl contenders this season but without their starting QBs, their odds have changed dramatically.
And, it's not just untested rookies and career backup QBs that can disappoint. Back in 2008, the Cowboys were one of the top favorites to go to the Super Bowl. They were 4-1 when Romo went down with an injury. Brad Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with the Bucs, starts for the next 4 games and plays so badly the Cowboys were lucky to win one of those.
Romo returned a couple of weeks too soon and didn't play much better. The Cowboys ended up 9-7 and did not make the playoffs.
Lizzie asks…
Who would you say the best active QB in the NFL is?
A lot of people have it down to Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers. These two quarterbacks do put up incredible stats, but any real sports fan will say that stats don't tell the whole story. Both Green Bay and New England have Pro Bowl caliber players at other positions. And both Green Bay and New England were successful in years shortly before these QBs were drafted. I'm not belittling what these quarterbacks have done. I would still have them at #2 & #3 easily. But they owe some thanks to the players around them for such incredible stats.
But what about Drew Brees? I don't think any quarterback in the league has done as much for his team as Drew Brees has done for the Saints. In his first year in New Orleans, he took the last year's second worst team to the NFC Championship game. Then three years later, he led them to a 13-3 season and a Super Bowl victory over the 14-2 Colts (Saints went 13-0 and lost last three games, Colts went 14-0 and lost last two games). He set the NFL's record for highest completion rate in a season (70.62%) and gave four different receivers 100+ yard games. And that 2009 Saints team had zero Pro Bowl receivers for that year, and only one receiver with past Pro Bowl awards, a past-his-prime Jeremy Shockey (two if you count Reggie Bush).
So that's (part of) my case for Drew Brees. Who do you think is the best? (You can throw Peyton Manning into the mix if you really want to, even though he hasn't played this year)
I think the Tom Brady - New England Patriots is the best QB - team combo in the NFL. But I think without the Patriots system, people would start to think he was more of a #2 or #3. But Drew Brees has shown that he can go to a bad team and immediately be in the discussion for best QB in the league. That's why I have Brees over Brady.
admin answers:
So hard. Manning is out. Brady is the same old brady keeps breaking records and aaron rodgers is a freak and drew brees is so accurate and makes amazing throws. Tom brady would be the safe pick so as of right now and the way he is playing im going to go with aaron rodgers.
Ken asks…
And you were saying Rex isnt the Best QB in the NFL?
100+ Pass. Rating Gms. Record Avg.ppg
Rex Grossman: 7 12-2 28.1
Tony Romo: 4 6-2 27.3
Drew Brees: 4 9-5 25.9
Peyton Manning: 5 11-3 26.9
Phillip Rivers: 5 12-2 31.8
Carson Palmer: 4 8-6 31.8
Yeah, I know, Grossman had alot of help from the Defense and Devin Hester, but still. Philip Rivers had alot of help from You All Know Who. So again, what made the players go with Tony Romo for the Pro Bowl again? Also, Im not sure what the amount of Interceptions were, but Grossman would be up there. It seems like when hes bad, boy is he bad, but when hes good, the stats speak for themselves.
Sorry the chart came out bad but the first number is how many 100+ point passer rating games theyve had, the second numbers are thier record, and the last is Average Points Scored by their team
admin answers:
The Bears would not have the record they have had it not been for their big play defense. Rex Grossman is not the best QB in the NFL.
Carol asks…
Midseason Awards. Who's your NFL MVP? and etc?
MVP- Co-MVP's Peyton Manning and Drew Brees- Both teams are 8-0 and their stats are almost identical. How can you chose one over the other.
Def MVP- Pat Willis- I'm a Titans fan living in TN and I see every game. Chris Johnson's speed blows everyone away chasing him. Willis actually ran him down on the sideline and he's 240 pounds!
Rookie of the Year- Percy Harvin- Quickly turning into one of the most dynamic players in the league with recieving, returning, and offensive abilities.
Coach of the Year- Marvin Lewis- Bengals were one of the leagues worst. This season they are one of the leagues best.
Breakthrough Player- Cedrick Benson- Just a season ago we called this guy an NFL bust.
admin answers:
MVP-Drew Brees
Defensive MVP-Darren Sharper
Rookie of The Year-Percy Harvin
Coach-Marvin Lewis/Sean Payton
Comeback-Cedric Benson
Jenny asks…
NFL: Why are Ravens fans dying to get rid of Joe Flacco?
Please! You guys are delusional and spoiled with good management. I like the Ravens, and I believe the main problem with Baltimore is Cam Cameron with his terrible playcalling and scheme. If you have a good RB and FB(Rice and Leach) on your roster, utilize them! Especially if you have a WR(2 if Lee Evans is healthy) that stretches the field.
You guys are ******* stupid if you want Flacco gone. About 10-15 other teams would go in a bidding war for him! You guys are just using him wrong. He is not meant to throw the football 50 times every game! Look at his stats the first three years. He is a solid starting QB. He just needs a run game, just like a majority of other QB's in the NFL not named Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers(and Drew Brees for that matter).
Look at teams who run the West Coast offense. Even they do not pass the ball as much as Flacco is being forced to! So calm down.
Chaos: I'm aware of how bad Schitty is. Both him and Cameron should be fired. But if you think Flacco sucks you must not have watched the Ravens at all from 2008-2010.
Yes, Flacco is a scrubby playoff performer yet he still is tied for most playoff road wins.
admin answers:
Flacco is not a super star but surely a good starter who can win a super bowl with the help of a runnning offense and solid defense which they have. The ravens just have to get more consistant which involves not throwing the ball so much on offense
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