MelroseHawkins
Well-Known Member
First let me preface this post by saying that I am not a huge trick play guy. A team has to have the solid pieces/units in place to have an identity and to be consistent against opponents, especially good teams.
But, I have always thought a team should run a flea flicker at least one time every game. One reason is that it is a relatively safe "trick" play. You have your QB getting the ball back to pass compared to another skill player such as a RB or WR. The main reason I feel running it at least once every game is more to the fact that if the defense knows it is coming at some point they will have to spend time scheming & practicing for it. Anytime you can get in between the ears of your opponent and make them spend time planning, scheming and preparing for it, it's a bonus as it takes away time for scheming against regular plays.
The biggest reason is that on the field, I feel it can really help keep the defense honest and help alleviate or open up other potential plays if the defense has to honor it the entire game. I mean, chit, let teams know you are going to run it at some point in a game.
The time is almost here...............GO HAWKS!
But, I have always thought a team should run a flea flicker at least one time every game. One reason is that it is a relatively safe "trick" play. You have your QB getting the ball back to pass compared to another skill player such as a RB or WR. The main reason I feel running it at least once every game is more to the fact that if the defense knows it is coming at some point they will have to spend time scheming & practicing for it. Anytime you can get in between the ears of your opponent and make them spend time planning, scheming and preparing for it, it's a bonus as it takes away time for scheming against regular plays.
The biggest reason is that on the field, I feel it can really help keep the defense honest and help alleviate or open up other potential plays if the defense has to honor it the entire game. I mean, chit, let teams know you are going to run it at some point in a game.
The time is almost here...............GO HAWKS!