it works so well in college and it is used all the time in college but it is never used in the NFL.
2006-12-11 10:52:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Its used rarely. NFL QB's are much more valuable that college QB's. You don't want him getting smacked all the time.
2006-12-11 10:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by motorcitysmadman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very tough on a QB. Also, pro defenses are much faster, stronger, and smarter than college defenses. You would need to have a fast QB that is willing and able to take some punishment to run the option in the NFL. Not many teams are willing to take that risk.
2006-12-11 19:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The option is based on a mistake in the defensive line play. The guys in the nfl are way too good, and way too fast, to run the option.
2006-12-11 18:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by bnt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becuase in NFL defensive players know how to counter so they can go ahead and break up the play
Also becuase it risks turning over the ball
The option is rarely used in a game in college
also i think it is illegal in the NO FUN LEAGUE
2006-12-11 18:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Hulk Kogan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro defenses are way better than college. They would laugh if someone pulled up and ran an option.
2006-12-11 18:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by Buster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As mentioned, pro defenses are better and faster and pro linebackers will plant a QB six feet under whether he's got the ball or not.
2006-12-11 18:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'd be buried alive. Pro defenses are much faster and track to the ball much better. More difficult to get to "the corner" and all the laterals involved would mean many many turnovers that would kill a pro team.
2006-12-11 19:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell that to "Touchdown" Tomlinson. He threw for two touchdowns on the option this season. That isn't even with they are calling him "Touchdown."
2006-12-11 19:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pro defenses are better
2006-12-11 18:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by jon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep
2006-12-12 03:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋