Fencer
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There are three reasons not to have a guy on the field:
1. He's hurt.
2. He needs a breather.
3. There's somebody better for the job.
The question I'm raising in this thread is -- whatever might happen for Reasons #1 or #2, who never (or almost never) sits for Reason #3?
On offense I make it:
QB (Brady) and starting OL are always in.
Gronk-style TE fits into every package.
If you have tall WR who demands a double-cover, he fits into every package (Moss).
That's about it.
On defense I have:
Starting safeties fit into almost every package, although the strong-safety type might line up more as a strong-side LB in some cases (responsible for covering the TE should the need arise).
Best CB fits into almost every package, although perhaps he or the free-safety type sits in some extreme jumbo (2 DB) packages.
A Seymour or young-Wilfork type of starting DL (i.e., one with pass-rushing burst) fits into every package. Ty Warren or prime Wilfork is less ideal in nickel/dime packages (but have been known to be in anyway). (Quantity 1 in a few dime packages, 2+ otherwise)
Prototypical Patriots OLBs fit in every type of situation (Quantity 2+).
ILB with good range and adequate coverage skills (Mayo) fits in every situation. (Quantity 1).
And that's about it.
Thoughts?
1. He's hurt.
2. He needs a breather.
3. There's somebody better for the job.
The question I'm raising in this thread is -- whatever might happen for Reasons #1 or #2, who never (or almost never) sits for Reason #3?
On offense I make it:
QB (Brady) and starting OL are always in.
Gronk-style TE fits into every package.
If you have tall WR who demands a double-cover, he fits into every package (Moss).
That's about it.
On defense I have:
Starting safeties fit into almost every package, although the strong-safety type might line up more as a strong-side LB in some cases (responsible for covering the TE should the need arise).
Best CB fits into almost every package, although perhaps he or the free-safety type sits in some extreme jumbo (2 DB) packages.
A Seymour or young-Wilfork type of starting DL (i.e., one with pass-rushing burst) fits into every package. Ty Warren or prime Wilfork is less ideal in nickel/dime packages (but have been known to be in anyway). (Quantity 1 in a few dime packages, 2+ otherwise)
Prototypical Patriots OLBs fit in every type of situation (Quantity 2+).
ILB with good range and adequate coverage skills (Mayo) fits in every situation. (Quantity 1).
And that's about it.
Thoughts?