The Shotgun Offense?

Not every team in the league uses it, and yes Gibbs used it briefly with Theismann.

the key word in that sentence matty is,BRIEF.bostic snapped the ball over his head a few times too,if i remember correctly.was that the game against the bears when theismann had a 1 yard punt???:lol:

I had no idea Gibbs ever used it, but then again, I wasn't as closely studying the game in 1985 as I am now. I'd love to see a tape of that game against Chicago so long ago.

Wasn't the final score something like 23-19?

It wasen't the brightest thing Gibbs did the first time he used it was in a playoff game against 1 of the great defenses in history, that's a tough go when your not comfortable with a change a drastic as a shotgun.

Thats the thing about the Shotgun doing it just a little bit can cause missed snaps. It puts presure on the center and needs to be practiced quite a bit.

Thats the thing about the Shotgun doing it just a little bit can cause missed snaps. It puts presure on the center and needs to be practiced quite a bit.

Interesting point. I'm sure the team would be more comfortable trying the shotgun with Rabach than with Raymer or Friedman

Hey I'm for anything that gives our cool statue some more time to make a better throw.

did the ravens use the shotgun last year or any year that raback was their center ?

I'm pretty sure the Ravens use the shotgun

Does anyone know if a center screws up a long snap do they charge him with a fumble?

I see Rabach had one last year with the Ravens.

Does anyone know if a center screws up a long snap do they charge him with a fumble?

I see Rabach had one last year with the Ravens.



i'm guessing the center would be charged with the fumble if the qb never gets "possession" or control of the ball.