Canadian Football Positions
Toughest position to play in american/canadian football?
What, in your opinion, is the toughest position to play in American or Canadian football?
Please explain why you think so!
QB hands down no doubt about it, why do you think there is a shortage of quality NFL starters at it? There is no position in the NFL that has worse record for busts then the QB position just because what is asked for a QB on every play, you are the equivalent of a coach that has to actually play as well.
Single play the QB has the following jobs (on passing play):
1. Call the play
2. Read the D
3. Call an audible and point out blitz package to RBs and OL
4. Shift formation if need be
5. Look to WRs to acknowledge coverage and hot route if need be
6. Take the snap and make a read while moving
7. Recognize a blitz and hit a hot route if need be
8. If no blitz then start your progression of reads
9. Recognize an open WR while still be able to see the field for LBs in mid zones or a safety reading your eyes
10. Still being aware of the pass rush
11. Make an accurate throw
Hands down QB
1986 Canadian Football Telecast Intro
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Canadian football: List of players who have converted from one football code to another, History of American football positions $14.14 Source: Wikipedia,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by General Books LLC |
