The double-back attack seemed to work perfectly last year (all four teams in Championship Sunday used this approach). But why don't all teams use this? How is one back more effective then two?
2007-04-25 10:04:01 · 12 answers · asked by Tori 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The Disadvantage of having a two back system isnt during the season its during the offseason. If they both do good you have to worry about trying to resign both of them at a higher price. Also if you lose one of the two and are not able to get another descent back than the next year you will have to throw the whole load on one player. That could hurt the team and the player.
2007-04-25 10:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by snoopcracker25 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all the matter of the coaches preference. Two running backs was the norm for many years, usually in the so-called Pro Set. George Halas' famous T formation had three running backs in the 20's and 30's; the wishbone was a staple college offense for many years with three backs. But those formations preferred the run, and today in the NFL and major college football the pass is more in vogue.
One back offenses are generally designed to spread out the defense and create one-on-one situations at the edges for the receivers, while pulling defenders out of the box and potentially opening up the running game. The personnell for such a scheme is very different than from a two back set: they usually need a lot of receivers, and usually have one focus back, and no fullbacks and limited tight ends. As a result, many of the most prolific offenses in history are one back sets. But lots of one back teams have difficulty in the Red Zone because they lack the personnell for a power running game - 200 pound receivers rarely block as well as 240 pound fullbacks and tight ends, and going deep and drawing the safetys away from the line of scrimmage isn't possible.
Two running back teams will generally be much better at power football, as the fullback will generally lead block at the point of attack. The offense will rarely be as exciting, but will often be more consistent than the one back sets, as they can use more of their playbook anywhere on the field.
2007-04-26 14:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the RBs. IF you have a Tomlinson or a Larry Johnson or Shaun Alexander then a 2 back system is silly. However, if you have 2 good RBs (instead of 1 great RB) then the 2 back system is perfect. They share the carries, share the pounding, better in the long run for both backs.
2007-04-25 10:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most two back systems have a power back and speed back like Willie Parker and the bus (Jerome Bettis) were in 06. If one goes down the team will only have to prepare for just speed or just power. With a feature back they have power and speed and usually stay somewhat healthy. I would rather have a feature back and a suitable backup. Example L.T the best back in the game with a suitable backup Michael Turner. That worked out great.
2007-04-25 12:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by Garrett G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only disadvantage is to have an egomaniac as one of your running backs. If he has himself ahead of the team, he's not gonna want to share the load. Teams with 2 backs are more successful, especially when one is a versatile back (i.e. Reggie Bush) who can line up in different places on the field. Splitting the carries guarantees the back will be fresh come playoff time.
2007-04-25 10:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by Quiet Storm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A team considers itself fortunate to have 2 good backs because it is hard to come by with the salary cap.Also every good back wants to be the feature back.Take the Dolphins this year ,it will make a big difference having Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown in the same backfield this year.
2007-04-27 13:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by BEJEWELED 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are 2 real problems: 1) happiness of p[laying time of both players and 2) Paying 2 good skill position players for same position. If you can work around these its always better to have depth....
2007-04-25 11:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by james m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The advantage is with two backs you keep the defence honest. that have to play the pass or the run. I say this becuase you can play action and pass with two additional blockers or throw the screen with two running backs comming from the back feild. You can run and have two wide recievers to block or lead defenders away. Its good to run 2rb formation
2007-04-25 10:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by peewee63 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The one back system makes it so you can only concentrate on that back and you do not have to pay the other runningback behind the starting runningback so it is good for teams trying to save money.
2007-04-25 10:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some teams can't get their hands on another good RB. Also, if you have a featured back, you have to be careful not to take away too much time, or he might become disgruntled.
2007-04-25 10:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by 14bert14 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋