2007-01-08 14:55:50 · 7 answers · asked by wsdmskr825 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Actually, there are some teams that have a limited option package that they pull out once or twice a game for a different look. The few teams that do that are the ones that have big, mobile quarterbacks that can get out of the pocket and run, like a Michael Vick or Vince Young.
Most NFL quarterbacks, though, aren't able to run the option because they have limited mobility (think Peyton Manning or Matt Hasselbeck). Plus, most offensive coordinators would rather limit the number of hits their QB takes, and running the option opens the QB up to hits. Most college QBs that run option offenses (think service academies) would be tailbacks or wide receivers in most conventional offenses. Think Antwaan Randle-El. He was an option QB at Indiana, and ended up as a NFL wide receiver instead.
2007-01-08 15:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by caysdaddy04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The option is usually used with a faster quarterback, or a run based offense.In the NFL most quarterbacks are pocket QBs, and most offenses are 52% pass and 48% run. Another reason is that option QBs usually go in the NFL as receivers because of their speed. Most have short unsuccesful careers even if they were good in college. You think whatever happened to Eric Crouch (Nebraska), Andre Ware (Houston), or Tony Rice (Notre Dame). Besides all of that, it is a risky play to get your quarterback injured.
2007-01-08 23:10:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because unlike the NCAA game the QB's are not 5 times faster than everyone else on the field. You have 280 pound Defensive Lineman can run nearly as fast, and most linebackers are as fast. So the advantage of using your qb is not quite as large.
The bigger reason is because with so few good qb's in the NFL, losing one to injury would be detrimental to most teams. Do you really want to see Defensive Ends get free shots at Peyton Manning?
Note it doesn't matter if the qb pitches the ball, as when he leaves the pocket he is considered a runner, and can be drilled after pitching the ball. Thus your qb would likely take a huge hit every time its run.
2007-01-08 23:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by fbjunk.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The option WAS used as lately as this year. Early on the Atlanta Falcons employed a variation of the option with Warrick Dunn and Michael Vick that was very successful. That is until the Saints figured out how to stop it in the 4th game. After that all other teams knew how to stop it.
2007-01-08 23:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jukeboxster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainly because it is too risky for a team to put their quarterback in that situation to possible get him hurt. A NFL quarterback is too valuable to a team to do that. Plus most quarterbacks are drafted to throw the ball not run it.
2007-01-08 23:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by Adam_ant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because NFL linebackers are too fast and will plant a QB whether he has the ball or not.
2007-01-08 22:59:24 · answer #6 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy. NFL QB's would get maimed by NFL defenders.
2007-01-09 01:03:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋