Why don't we use a QB as the holder for FG or XPs?

[SUDadx2]

Looks like we use a back up long snapper and a back up punter. IMO using a back up QB give us a better chance to run a fake FG or XP. You never know when that will be useful.

 

[CuseCrew08]

I think its because the QB's are doing their own drills during practice, the ST unit is together during every practice so it makes sense to use another kicker.

 

[JoeCollege]

So that when we DO run a fake it is that much fakier.

 

[721Comstock]

Looks like we use a back up long snapper and a back up punter. IMO using a back up QB give us a better chance to run a fake FG or XP. You never know when that will be useful.

Where's Riley Dixon when ya need him?

 

[JeffCuse]

It’s a shame. I think logistically having the backup or 3rd string QB doing it allows for many more good options on fakes and the like. But agree that they want the units staying together for practice

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It’s a shame. I think logistically having the backup or 3rd string QB doing it allows for many more good options on fakes and the like. But agree that they want the units staying together for practice

Yeah, especially this season, we have 5 scholarship QBs plus McPhail.

 

[donniesyracuse]

I think it used to be more common to have the backup QB hold. I think the Tony Romo Seattle playoff game sacred teams away. They don’t want to be in a situation where the backup QB ends up playing and still has to hold.

Although Romo had been starting for half of the season. They had plenty of time to switch holders.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I think it used to be more common to have the backup QB hold. I think the Tony Romo Seattle playoff game sacred teams away. They don’t want to be in a situation where the backup QB ends up playing and still has to hold.

Although Romo had been starting for half of the season. They had plenty of time to switch holders.

Yeah but NFL has weird rules about QBs and stuff.

 

[CuseLegacy]

It’s a shame. I think logistically having the backup or 3rd string QB doing it allows for many more good options on fakes and the like. But agree that they want the units staying together for practice

You must not recall Loeb being a holder. No offense to RGLCL

 

[Goin' Deep]

cuz...to run a fake pass play out of a place kick formation we'd have to throw to a TE.
CUSE TABOO

 

[sufandu]

I remember when it used to be more common. I think I heard a coach say one time they liked the punter because he's used to catching long snaps. It does seem to make more sense strategically to have the QB in case of a bad snap or a fake unless you need him to play QB.

 

[Millhouse]

You don't waste quarterbacks precious practice time that could be spent learning how to throw touchdown passes

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Where's Riley Dixon when ya need him?

He was best ever, former Qb who was very athletic and good size kid who happened to be a punter

 

[sufandu]

You don't waste quarterbacks precious practice time that could be spent learning how to throw touchdown passes

Is that what the backups are doing? If the starter is taking the lion's share of reps what are rhe backups doing during that time?

Really, I don't care. Fakes on kicks are exciting but seldom work.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

You don't waste quarterbacks precious practice time that could be spent learning how to throw touchdown passes

Eh.

What about the ones not even getting scout team snaps?

 

[MadNY3]

It’s a shame. I think logistically having the backup or 3rd string QB doing it allows for many more good options on fakes and the like. But agree that they want the units staying together for practice

Riley Dixon forever changed the position.

 

[Briancuse]

Where's Riley Dixon when ya need him?

Wearing his leg out punting for the Giants.

 

[perdurabo]

So that he doesn't get kicked in the fingers.

 

[OrangeDW]

Wearing his leg out punting for the Giants.

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