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12-07-2012, 07:46 AM #13Regular 1st Stringer
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Re: use Flacco's legs
Granted, you have a point there.... I know you didn't suggest this, but I wanted to point out that Flacco played hurt (or is he?). It is not surprising when you have the offensive linemen and a long-developed (and rudimentary??) playcalling like ours, he is expected to get hurt. It is a matter of time before he is incapable of playing due to an injury, in my opinion. On top of that, he likes to hold the ball a bit too long, IMO.
Back to the OP, I understand the OP's point. Flacco does not have to scramble at every opportunity, but he should also capitalize on some opportunity to run and slide as a smart quarterback would. Tom Brady does that, and he is as durable as it gets (btw, Tom Brady missed significant games in a season for staying in the pocket, didn't he?) Last Sunday, he had at least two opportunities to run for a big gain, but he didn't.
With a linebacker spies on Ray Rice on every snap (I think it is one of the reasons why Leach was open on those short FB passes), there is a chance that a certain area of the field will be open. I don't care if it is a short gain, I rather a short gain than a sack and/or possibly a jarring hit that could knock Flacco out or a game changing sack/strip.
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12-07-2012, 03:33 PM #14
Re: use Flacco's legs
Originally Posted by leachisabeastOriginally Posted by Random Thoughts
When it's there - take it! that's a mindset he needs to adopt before he drops back into the pocket.
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12-07-2012, 05:21 PM #15Regular 1st Stringer
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He doesn't have a contract past the end of the year.
A serious injury and he doesn't get his big pay day
I wouldn't run under those conditions either.
Ravens have put him in a tough situation that has now been exacerbated by his poor statistics.
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12-07-2012, 06:44 PM #16
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12-07-2012, 07:11 PM #17Hyperbolic curmudgeometer
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If it comes to the point of win-or-go-home, Joe will run if he has to. Until then, highly doubtful. Considering the schedule, that may come as soon as Week 17.
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12-07-2012, 07:56 PM #18
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Joe is a very accurate deep passer, when he gets time. Where he struggles is when he is under pressure. I agree that he could do more with his legs to avoid the pressure, but he will never be a running QB, and he souldn't try to be. He has been programmed to stay in the p[ocket and try to get rid of the ball as soon as possible. There is a fine line between standing tall in the pocket and bailing out of the pocket too soon. Brady, Brees, and Peyton have perfected it. Joe is still figuring it out."I don't know a man on this Earth who can outwork me". Ray Lewis
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12-07-2012, 10:57 PM #19
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12-07-2012, 10:59 PM #20
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Re: use Flacco's legs
I remember flaccos first rookie game in pittsburgh did yall remember that game? whe flacco cut across the grain shook off steelers ran back to his right and hit derrick mason on a comeback route? Flacco is mobile very mobile.
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Didnt Flacco also have a 40 yard TD run his rookie year? Furthermore, any QB who can run a go route and catch a deep pass from Troy Smith is pretty athletic.
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Re: use Flacco's legs
I don't think they need to design anything for him. He just needs to take a lane when he sees it, every now and then.
Flacco doesn't throw well on the run anyway. He's never been good throwing on the run. People just want to see him scramble for some yards sometimes, when things break down, instead of standing back there while the pocket collapses around him."Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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Re: use Flacco's legs
Like I said to you at he tailgate last week Rav, I'm seriously thinking this is being coached out of him.
I truly believe he's being coached to stay in the pocket, trust his line , and wait for the receiver to get open.
As mentioned earlier in this thread, he can and has done it before and with great success.
He ain't no Fran Tarkenton or Steve Young, but he can move and run for positive yardage eliminating sacks and keeping the chains moving.
Maybe it is Flacco making the decision to stay there, don't know, but there's plenty of past footage of him earlier in his career here and at Delaware where it seemed he'd do it with little hesitation after making a quick decision whether to stay or go.
To me, you don't lose this part of your game that you brought with you into the NFL by happen chance, I think it more has to be taken from you, and the dude is no where near old enough for father time to be taking it at this point in his career.Will Die A Ravens Fan!!
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