Plain English with Derek Thompson A Sports Mystery: What Happened to the NFL Quarterback?
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Sep 20, 2024 In this insightful discussion, Robert Mays, host of 'The Athletic Football Show,' explores the alarming decline in NFL quarterback performance this season. He delves into the impact of smarter defenses and evolving offensive strategies, examining how today's quarterbacks face unprecedented challenges. Mays also highlights the shift from traditional pocket passers to more mobile quarterbacks and questions whether the NFL might revert to a run-heavy approach as teams rethink their strategies. It's a deep dive into the transformation of a crucial position in sports.
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Single High Coverage
- The single high coverage scheme, popularized by the Seahawks, initially gave defenses an edge.
- Offenses, led by coaches like McVay and Shanahan, adapted and exploited these predictable defenses.
Two-High Safety Schemes
- Defenses evolved by using two-high safety schemes, creating more uncertainty for offenses.
- This made it harder for quarterbacks to predict coverage and adjust plays.
Younger QBs
- The 2010 CBA's rookie salary cap incentivized teams to draft young QBs, leading to younger starting quarterbacks.
- This offers cost savings, but also means more inexperienced players leading offenses.