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Originally Posted by Neags23
But how do you reconcile this with the fact that a QB only plays offense while several other positions in other sports play offense and defense?
Doesn't that, by definition, mean the QB has less impact because he only impacts half of the outcome, rather than both halves?
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Well what other options are there?
In baseball you have 9 hitters batting and 9 players playing the field, none of which can single handedly carry a team like a pitcher. A pitcher can only pitch 1 every 5 games so Id leave him out as well. IF the same pitcher could pitch every game Id take the pitcher in this discussion.
In basketball the PG is one of 5 positions in which it really doesnt matter which one is better. You can win whether your star is a center, a small forward or a PG. As far as basketball goes Id say the Center is more important than a PG.
A hockey goalie is very important and he would be high on my list.
The quarterback does so much. He calls the plays, he manages the clock, he has to produce the points. Sure he cant play defense but he can certainly make sure the defense is well rested when they get back on the field and make sure the defense is put in optimal conditions(field position, score) when they get back on the field.