iknowcool Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Offense - RB Defense - MLB The best MLB (other than Ray Lewis I suppose) never gets in the conversation of Best Defensive Player in the League as frequently as DL and CBs, simply because the nature of the position doesn't allow it to show statistically to the extent those positions do. But the impact of a great MLB on a defense is noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddyboy Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 10 hours ago, stl4life07 said: The kicking unit. That means the long snapper, holder, and kicker. I saw a play with the Rams against the Lions where Hekker handled the placement of the ball while pointing to the refs that the Lions had 12 players on the field. He still handled the ball cleanly for Zeurlein to kick the field goal cleanly and successfully. Like how many placeholders can do that? How many placeholders would even attempt to do that? Then we take a look at how badly kicking is these days. Whether its XP's or FG's. Some teams like the Chargers still havent figured it out. The Chargers had 3 attempts to make the GW FG against the Steelers and if it wasnt for 2 offsides penalties the Chargers wouldnt have won because their kicker missed both attempts. I know one was blocked but still. My point is, maybe its time for teams to invest in a great long snapper, placeholder, and kicker and keep them all intact for a very very long time. This Mid 1960s, all kickers are using a straight up approach with a flat tipped shoe (Blanda). Lombardi signs the first specialty kicker from the NYG to replace Hornung. AFL uses soccer styled kickers nicknamed sidewinders. Soccer styled kickers increase range and accuracy. Fake turf adds stability to kicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddyboy Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 According to Marv Levy's memoirs, he spotted the Dolphins long snapper elevating the ball as part of his motion, while ST coach for the Redskins. Preparing for the SB, Levy had NTs practice swatting the football as soon as it was off the ground. Openning drive for Miami stalled, kick team came in, snapper unwittingly put the ball in play, Redskins blocked it, recovered. Refs said no. Don't do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVillain112 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 17 hours ago, cddolphin said: Center. Center is my pick as well. Pressure up the middle isn't handled well by all but a few QBs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footbull3196 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Right tackle. Doesnt protect the QB's blind side and you dont look to draft a star RT as much, but still plays a critical role in run blocking and traps especially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSURacerDT55 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 13 hours ago, Yin-Yang said: Mike linebacker. Who's Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar12 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 18 hours ago, cddolphin said: Center. OTs get a lot of love from the media, but the center can be the heart of the OL and run game. They make pass protection calls (especially when there's a young or inexperienced QB) and overall are the QBs of the OL. Ehhhh I don't know if it's an underrated position, but it's certainly one that isn't valued relative to the others. Safeties are generally the lowest-paid and least sought-after free agents. Yep Ryan Kelly has been out the last two weeks and the Colts OL is looking much more vulnerable against the Pass and Run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Spin Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Center. I've never seen a good offensive line with a bad center. And a good center is a QB's best friend, when it comes to play adjustments and making sure everything's set up right pre-snap. But you almost never see a center taken in the first round. I think it's just as important as left tackle tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefer Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 7:59 PM, stl4life07 said: The kicking unit. That means the long snapper, holder, and kicker. I saw a play with the Rams against the Lions where Hekker handled the placement of the ball while pointing to the refs that the Lions had 12 players on the field. He still handled the ball cleanly for Zeurlein to kick the field goal cleanly and successfully. Like how many placeholders can do that? How many placeholders would even attempt to do that? Then we take a look at how badly kicking is these days. Whether its XP's or FG's. Some teams like the Chargers still havent figured it out. The Chargers had 3 attempts to make the GW FG against the Steelers and if it wasnt for 2 offsides penalties the Chargers wouldnt have won because their kicker missed both attempts. I know one was blocked but still. My point is, maybe its time for teams to invest in a great long snapper, placeholder, and kicker and keep them all intact for a very very long time. The charger kicker only missed the first one because they went offsides to block it. He angled it away from the rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 11:47 AM, BayRaider said: Punter. It doesn’t happen often but a Punter can single handedly win the game. Can’t remember what year it was, maybe 2010, Colts vs Chargers playoff game. The punter won that game, himself. It was amazing. I'm sure the 300+ yards by Darren Sproles helped too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 8:57 PM, iknowcool said: Offense - RB Defense - MLB The best MLB (other than Ray Lewis I suppose) never gets in the conversation of Best Defensive Player in the League as frequently as DL and CBs, simply because the nature of the position doesn't allow it to show statistically to the extent those positions do. But the impact of a great MLB on a defense is noticeable. The lack thereof for us over the past few years has been instrumental to our mediocre to bad defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 6:38 PM, cddolphin said: Center. OTs get a lot of love from the media, but the center can be the heart of the OL and run game. They make pass protection calls (especially when there's a young or inexperienced QB) and overall are the QBs of the OL. This. Honestly, I think Center is more important than LT. You can give a LT help. You can have a TE or a back chip. But the Center is usually the one making protection calls and ensuring that you're most important player is getting the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nozizaki Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 6:38 PM, cddolphin said: Center. OTs get a lot of love from the media, but the center can be the heart of the OL and run game. They make pass protection calls (especially when there's a young or inexperienced QB) and overall are the QBs of the OL. In a Zone Run scheme, I agree. In other schemes, just having an NFL starter could be fine, as long as your OC isn't having them pull on running plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habbsawce Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 SS that can cover TE's and fill gaps in the run game. Look at KC's defense with Eric Berry, and without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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