Does the receiver or the quarterback have a more difficult job? IE. intense hits, skills, etc.?

Question

My boyfriend is a dumb*@#; and thinks the quarterback owns a more difficlut position than the receiver.

Answer 1

Your boyfriend is absolutely right... a receiver has to worry about doing one job, his own. A QB has to make sure that all 11 guys on the field are doing what they're supposed to, otherwise, he'll get killed.

QB's have to read the defense to determine coverages, blitzes, how to slide the protection, whether or not to keep the back in or let him slip out, hot routes, etc, etc, etc. And after all of that, he has to make the play. A QB is an on field coach; a receiver is simply a player.

Not only is the QB position the tougher of the two jobs, it's the toughest job in all of sports, bar none.

Answer 2

I would tend to agree with your boyfriend. The receiver will take some shots when they are thrown to, but the quarterback is subject to intense contact each play. Often times, the quarterback is hit as he throws the pass. The ratio of QB to WR on the field is often 1 to 3.

The quarterback also has to remember much more than a receiver. He is responsible for knowing what every player does on every play. The receiver must only know his responsibilites and the audibles. A QB is really like a coach on the field. That is why a lot of QBs become successful coaches/analysts after their playing days are over.

QB is definitely the most difficult position in the game.

Answer 3

Your boyfriend is right.

the QB controls the pace of the game / relays the plays called / watches the play clock / remembers each receivers route on every play and of course throw the ball accurately so it is not intercepted. Oh yeah I forgot the QB also has to keep an eye out on the trenches(offensive line) so he isn't chased out of the pocket, hurried or even worse...sacked.

A receiver only has to run his route correctly and try shake his coverage off so he can become open for a pass. A receiver will have a great game if he touches the ball 8-10 times, the QB on the other hand touches the ball every play of the game be it a run or pass.

Answer 4

I can see where he is coming from. The QB basically runs the offense and has to throw the ball more then the recievers catch. It is the Qbs responsibility to keep the rest of the team excited and ready to play. The recievers also have a tough job. They are expected to be able to catch the ball when they are knowing that a huge hit is coming. Then they are expected to hold on to the ball when they get hit. They are also expected to block for the Rbs on running plays. The QB has to be able to make pin-point accuracy throws but the reciever has to run the right routes. A lot of the times the QB is blamed when it isnt even his fault but the QB blames the WRs when it wasnt their fault. Without the other then they would be worthless. They are equally important and both have very difficult jobs. If you want to know exactly what one is harder then suit up and get on the field.

Answer 5

have to say for the most part they are very much the same...yes the qb calls the play, assesses the defense calls the audible for adjustment, takes the snap scans the field and throws the ball many times when he is under extreme distress and often is hit no matter what...however the receiver gets the call or the qb adjustment, lines up and also assesses the defense, takes his first hit within the 5 yard allotment, has to sense while in route situation of pressure on qb as in if all out blitz change route to hot or continue pattern, and often takes hit upon delivery whether the ball is catchable or not, and he actually (on most teams) has a greater responsibility on running plays as in blocking assignments....the main difference between them I would have to say is pressure of fans and employers/coaches there has always been a greater expectation of that position the only job with greater expectation is the head coach and he never gets hit...

Answer 6

Your BF is correct so maybe not so dumb lol. There is not only a single receiver on the field, but there is only one QB. The receivers have a few people of equal size trying to hit them. The QB has many more trying to hit him & most outweighing him by a good 100 pounds or so.

Answer 7

i think qb has a more difficult position because the whole game is layed on him and he has to be able to run and throw

Answer 8

Both hold a very important and difficult job.

Answer 9

i know from expierience from both sides quaterback beacause you need to know where your reciever and running back are at all times and not only that you have to dodge blocks and tackles from the other team