Changing Player Position

coachmac57
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Changing Player Position Nov 1, 2008 22:10:52 GMT -6

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Post by coachmac57 on Nov 1, 2008 22:10:52 GMT -6

I am the OC at a high school in MO. We have been running the spread offense for a couple of years now and have had some success with it. This past year we had a new starting QB and he did a good job, but he really isn't a Spread QB in my mind (only 5'8). He is a great runner and descent passer, but I think it would benefit our team better to move him to a RB/Slot WR position (best hands on team). Now the HC is the QB coach and he wont budge one bit on this one. Granted the QB made some great zone read runs in the first half of the season, but defenses started to tee off on him and forced him to pass (which he cant see over the oline).
Am I making a mistake in even thinking about a move like this?

Yash Executive Member wide zone Posts: 2,101	Changing Player Position Nov 2, 2008 9:52:21 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Yash on Nov 2, 2008 9:52:21 GMT -6 well i'd argue that the shorter QB's are more built for the spread than they are under center. Chase Daniel's at Mizzou is under 6 foot. Chris Leak was right at 6 foot. Gotta play the kid who gives you the best chance to win.
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coachd5085 Executive Member Posts: 15,939	Changing Player Position Nov 2, 2008 12:50:52 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coachd5085 on Nov 2, 2008 12:50:52 GMT -6 MOVE THE POCKET
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coachmac57
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Changing Player Position Nov 2, 2008 18:00:03 GMT -6

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Post by coachmac57 on Nov 2, 2008 18:00:03 GMT -6

We sprint him out to pass but we started getting two outside rushers with man coverage. Our TB would pick up the first to show, leaving one free. I agree that it shouldnt really matter about his height. I was just wondering, with his speed and hands, if moving him from qb to more of a running back/slot would be a mistake or should we just keep him at qb. With him having to sprint out all the time, wouldnt DCs send pressure from the outside knowing that we cannot drop back pass?

Changing Player Position

Post by coachmac57 on Nov 1, 2008 22:10:52 GMT -6

Post by Yash on Nov 2, 2008 9:52:21 GMT -6

Post by coachd5085 on Nov 2, 2008 12:50:52 GMT -6

Post by coachmac57 on Nov 2, 2008 18:00:03 GMT -6