Football Question

NFLNetwork · 09-10-2005, 11:10 AM

I know this is REALLY random but i need to know this. Does Marcus Washington play "strongside" or "weakside" linebacker?? And does Tommy Harris play the 2 gap or 1 gap?? I thought my fellow football fanatics might be able to help me out.

bjschmonsees · 09-10-2005, 11:22 AM

Washington usually plays on the strong side, but in Gregg Williams' D, players can show up anywhere.

Redskins8588 · 09-10-2005, 11:32 AM

Last I heard was that the reason why we got Washington was so that Greg Williams could move Arrington back to his natural position at "weakside LB". So if that is true then Washington is our "strongside LB". But as mentioned earlier GW's LB's can be anywhere.

As for Tommy Harris I have no clue...

illdefined · 09-10-2005, 11:40 AM

TEs move on the line all the time though, and suddenly the roles are reversed

SmootSmack · 09-10-2005, 11:50 AM

I'm pretty sure Harris plays the 1 gap

SUNRA · 09-10-2005, 05:33 PM

Washington plays strongside, while Holdman plays the weakside. Arrington is behind Holdman for at least one game.

That Guy · 09-10-2005, 06:45 PM

holdman is able to play middle as well and might see action there in some packages later in the season (as per GW).

Redskins8588 · 09-10-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by illdefined

TEs move on the line all the time though, and suddenly the roles are reversed

What are you talking about?

SmootSmack · 09-10-2005, 08:46 PM

I believe illdefined is saying that the strongside linebacker lines up over Tight End by definition. However, if the TE goes in motion then suddenly the weakside linebacker becomes the strongside backer

Redskins8588 · 09-10-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I believe illdefined is saying that the strongside linebacker lines up over Tight End by definition. However, if the TE goes in motion then suddenly the weakside linebacker becomes the strongside backer

Sorry, My bad I didnt think that one all the way through.... :smashfrea

STPainmaker · 09-10-2005, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFLNetwork

I know this is REALLY random but i need to know this. Does Marcus Washington play "strongside" or "weakside" linebacker?? And does Tommy Harris play the 2 gap or 1 gap?? I thought my fellow football fanatics might be able to help me out.

Lovie Smith runs a one gap defense, which means the D-Lineman are only responsible for one gap on the o line (ie: the gap b/n the Guard and the center) for a DT. Usually big fat DT are suited for 2 gap run stopping duties b/c they hold their position as the play develops and plan the attack as the runner goes one way or another while quicker players are better suited for aq 1 gap setup where they go upfield through there assigned gap and attempt to blow up anyone in their way.

illdefined · 09-11-2005, 11:56 AM

exactly, thanks TAFKAS.

gooooo skins!!!!

STPainmaker · 09-11-2005, 12:01 PM

In reality no team runs one type of D all the time at times the bears are 1 gap and less frequently there DT's run a 2 gap.

09-10-2005, 11:10 AM	#1
NFLNetwork No new threads for you Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 122	Football Question I know this is REALLY random but i need to know this. Does Marcus Washington play "strongside" or "weakside" linebacker?? And does Tommy Harris play the 2 gap or 1 gap?? I thought my fellow football fanatics might be able to help me out.

09-10-2005, 11:22 AM	#2
bjschmonsees Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 54 Posts: 323	Re: Football Question Washington usually plays on the strong side, but in Gregg Williams' D, players can show up anywhere.

09-10-2005, 11:32 AM	#3
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: Football Question Last I heard was that the reason why we got Washington was so that Greg Williams could move Arrington back to his natural position at "weakside LB". So if that is true then Washington is our "strongside LB". But as mentioned earlier GW's LB's can be anywhere. As for Tommy Harris I have no clue... __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

09-10-2005, 11:40 AM	#4
illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 48 Posts: 2,631	Re: Football Question TEs move on the line all the time though, and suddenly the roles are reversed

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Football Question I'm pretty sure Harris plays the 1 gap __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-10-2005, 05:33 PM	#6
SUNRA The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,680	Re: Football Question Washington plays strongside, while Holdman plays the weakside. Arrington is behind Holdman for at least one game. __________________ Redskins Member since 1970

09-10-2005, 06:45 PM	#7
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,574	Re: Football Question holdman is able to play middle as well and might see action there in some packages later in the season (as per GW).

09-10-2005, 08:46 PM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Football Question I believe illdefined is saying that the strongside linebacker lines up over Tight End by definition. However, if the TE goes in motion then suddenly the weakside linebacker becomes the strongside backer __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-11-2005, 11:56 AM	#12
illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 48 Posts: 2,631	Re: Football Question exactly, thanks TAFKAS. gooooo skins!!!!

09-11-2005, 12:01 PM	#13
STPainmaker Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 524	Re: Football Question In reality no team runs one type of D all the time at times the bears are 1 gap and less frequently there DT's run a 2 gap. __________________ REDSKINS FOR LIFE BEEETCH!!!!

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