Who gets the bigger advantage, the QB or Defense? Do you think it helps Aaron more than it helps the defense or vice versa?
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
My point is that it's not just a "QB vs Defense" thing and as a result there's no easy metrics to look at whether or not it's worth it. Is it giving the defense a jump knowing that if they haven't snapped at 3 seconds, they're going to get it down to 1 or less before snapping? How many false starts are occurring as a result of this practice that otherwise wouldn't be the case if we weren't running the clock down to the wire? How many offsides are we generating as a result of this practice and how are we utilizing the free play? How many timeouts are we burning as a result of this practice.
What sorts of things is Rodgers looking at in the last second before snapping and how useful is that compared to everything else?
More attempting to add to the conversation by openly pondering the pros and cons than making a definitive statement. To my casual eye, yeah I feel like it might not be benefitial anymore as we've not seen anywhere close to the number of offsides in the last few years versus the like 6 years prior to that and as a result, the benefits are decreasing.
The Packers have varied the run down time and Matt LaFleur says that is the goal so they are not predictable. Other teams do this too, but it seems Packers fans don't wanna hear that or acknowledge it. It feels a big mind boggling to me. I would rather keep that defense on their toes like what happens in hurry up offense.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
1. Something being a goal and something being accomplished are two different things.
2. Some Packers fans have zero issues acknowledging things like these or stating that it's simply an opinion of a very complex situation. I guess I never got the point of pointing out the fact that some fans are stubborn asses unless you happen to be talking to one. Just gently sharing my opinion and playing a bit of devil's advocate here.