Mike Tomlin: Read-Option is "Flavor of the Day"

[tk13]

PHOENIX -- The read-option may be the NFL's in vogue offensive concept, but to the league's defensive-minded coaches it's just the latest in a long line of puzzles to solve.

"I think it's the flavor of the day," Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings. "We will see if it's the flavor of the year. We'll see if guys are committed to getting their guys hit."

The success last year of young, athletic quarterbacks such as the Washington Redskins' Robert Griffin III, Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson and San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick, who led the 49ers to the Super Bowl running their version of the read-option, is thought to portend a new offensive trend toward dynamic offenses that force defenses to account for more than they're used to seeing.

But as Tomlin's comment hints, the read-option carries risk and exacts from the quarterback a physical price that the small sample size doesn't yet prove teams are willing to pay.

So while the read-option may be the hot concept of the NFL moment, opposing defenses view it instead as something to be stamped out.

"We look forward to stopping it," Tomlin said. "We look forward to eliminating it."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/90...nfl-flavor-day

[Consistent1]

Originally Posted by Sweet Dick Willie

Sweet mother of ****; did you really type this shit?
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If Russell has another great year, sure. He was pretty much fantastic.

[Demonpenz]

later on Tomlin said *Sniff Sniff* STANK.......Hambone.

[Valiant]

Sure.. Any one system that relies solely on a limited factor will fail.. It will evolve in the NFL to a just more mobile pocket passer, especially with what the rules allow..

They said the same thing about any mobile QB ever.. Yes, having your QB get 800+ yards rushing will limit his career.. But most of those guys will adjust.. Kind of like the Pats and Steelers have adjusted with their QBs and systems..

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

I bet you plenty of GM's would take Russell over Andrew Luck.

That is the reason he lasted until the 3rd round.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I'd rather have a ****in piece of shit one who sucks the penis, but plays at a HOF level QB then a great guy but is horrible at his job.

This! A dirty mother****er! Pimpin the hoes on the team bus! Passing out Swishers and St. Ides at the victory parties! Baby I got your money, don't you worry!
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[Brock]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

I bet you plenty of GM's would take Russell over Andrew Luck.

You are a goddamn reerun.

[Walrus]

Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess

I bet you plenty of GM's would take Russell over Andrew Luck.

Why?

[Dylan]

Mike Shanahan, speaking to reporters at the NFC coaches meeting on Redskins’ offensive system:

“You’re always going to grow from your first year to your second year. There’s a lot of areas that you grow in. . . . The one thing he is going to have to learn how to do is how to slide, how to throw the football away, how to protect himself. . . . You can’t take shots consistently in the National Football League.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports...b49_story.html

WaPo comment: In other words, Bob, "you're on your own..."

LOL