Originally posted by TrevJo
How is it that speed is more important at PP1 than at PP2? The two positions seem the same to me, as they end up lining up next to each other, spaced the same distance horizontally from where the ball was snapped, as soon as the ball is hiked.
I know how you feel. I used to configure PP1 and PP2 in reverse but found better results the way I posted. I think it is because PP1 has more distance to get into position and there tend to be more speedy players coming from the inside. Also, because I go for the pancake at SE2 with an O lineman the gunner can get free a lot if the pancake misses. So I need a solid blocker waiting to take on the gunner and or the SB1 defender that is also coming from the outside.
So basically I don't like an O lineman at PP2 but I do like a solid pancaking FB or TE that can pancake and move. PP1 needs to get back fast and pick a blocking target. Even if PP2 fails he must slow somebody down. Not enough speed at this position usually ends in too many defenders getting to the PR untouched.
How is it that speed is more important at PP1 than at PP2? The two positions seem the same to me, as they end up lining up next to each other, spaced the same distance horizontally from where the ball was snapped, as soon as the ball is hiked.
I know how you feel. I used to configure PP1 and PP2 in reverse but found better results the way I posted. I think it is because PP1 has more distance to get into position and there tend to be more speedy players coming from the inside. Also, because I go for the pancake at SE2 with an O lineman the gunner can get free a lot if the pancake misses. So I need a solid blocker waiting to take on the gunner and or the SB1 defender that is also coming from the outside.
So basically I don't like an O lineman at PP2 but I do like a solid pancaking FB or TE that can pancake and move. PP1 needs to get back fast and pick a blocking target. Even if PP2 fails he must slow somebody down. Not enough speed at this position usually ends in too many defenders getting to the PR untouched.
