Anybody catch Trent on Between the Lines?

htismaqe · 05-22-2006, 06:17 PM

I only caught part of it (poor reception) but I was DEFINITELY happy with the part I heard.

He said they're working to use a wristband so he has alot more plays to choose from in impromptu situations like the 2-minute drill...

JBucc · 05-22-2006, 06:18 PM

Trent don't need no stinkin wristband

rad · 05-22-2006, 06:19 PM

I thought usually backups and rookies used those until they get the playbook down...

Brock · 05-22-2006, 06:19 PM

That is good news.

tk13 · 05-22-2006, 06:22 PM

That should be interesting. The wristband might help so he doesn't forget a possible play and has them all right in front of him.

On the other hand, now Shanahan will hire an Ivy League grad who can knock Trent down and memorize the wristband in 3.2 seconds, rendering our offense useless.

htismaqe · 05-22-2006, 06:27 PM

He said that he only had a handful of plays that he memorized before every game in case he needed them.

He said the wristband would greatly expand the number of adhoc plays they could call.

He also said he's had a considerable amount of conversation with Shea and Solari and yes - they're asking for his opinion.

I think this is GREAT news. It sounds like they're actually going to open the offense up a bit.

rad · 05-22-2006, 06:29 PM

What are adhoc plays?

JBucc · 05-22-2006, 06:31 PM

I bet some day the entire team will have a little visor that displays all the plays like in Madden, and all the OC or QB has to do is put in a play on their's and all the players see it and what their blocking assignment/route is etc. That would be cool.

htismaqe · 05-22-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

What are adhoc plays?

unplanned or impromptu

**HemiEd** · 05-22-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

That should be interesting. The wristband might help so he doesn't forget a possible play and has them all right in front of him.

On the other hand, now Shanahan will hire an Ivy League grad who can knock Trent down and memorize the wristband in 3.2 seconds, rendering our offense useless.

This is great news but tk13 made me laugh out loud.

ZootedGranny · 05-22-2006, 06:35 PM

Giving Trent the flexibility to make his own calls at the line is one of the best things Herm has done thus far.

Kylo Ren · 05-22-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

What are adhoc plays?

It's like an adhoc committee.

Kylo Ren · 05-22-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JBucc

I bet some day the entire team will have a little visor that displays all the plays like in Madden, and all the OC or QB has to do is put in a play on their's and all the players see it and what their blocking assignment/route is etc. That would be cool.

Maybe they could have robots instead of players too.

rad · 05-22-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZootedGranny

Giving Trent the flexibility to make his own calls at the line is one of the best things Herm has done thus far.

Sounds like Herm's gonna give the guys that have made our O successful a little breathing room. Let 'em keep on keepin' on.

stevieray · 05-22-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He said that he only had a handful of plays that he memorized before every game in case he needed them.

He said the wristband would greatly expand the number of adhoc plays they could call.

He also said he's had a considerable amount of conversation with Shea and Solari and yes - they're asking for his opinion.

I think this is GREAT news. It sounds like they're actually going to open the offense up a bit.

I've always thought that taking playcalling away from the QB hurt the game, and your team..no one knows what works better than the guy on the field, well, except for shortbus QB's like Plummint, who need a leash to succeed.

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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1752500	That should be interesting. The wristband might help so he doesn't forget a possible play and has them all right in front of him. On the other hand, now Shanahan will hire an Ivy League grad who can knock Trent down and memorize the wristband in 3.2 seconds, rendering our offense useless.
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	He said that he only had a handful of plays that he memorized before every game in case he needed them. He said the wristband would greatly expand the number of adhoc plays they could call. He also said he's had a considerable amount of conversation with Shea and Solari and yes - they're asking for his opinion. I think this is GREAT news. It sounds like they're actually going to open the offense up a bit.
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