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Originally Posted by jbergey22
Analysts have said it is because the DEnds are too big and would kill the QB.
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The cynic in me says "Find tougher QBs"
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Originally Posted by His Own Bad Self
I just checked this, as I was intrigued. It looks like the average DE at those schools this year is listed at around 235.
In contrast, the average NFL DE over the last two season weighs roughly 275, and is probably faster than the aforementioned ACC DE. There would be your explanation.
I'd like to see the option on the pro level, too, but until the players stop drugging, er... never mind.
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But that doesn't mean the offensive players aren't bigger / faster as well. As I've said before, Vick, Dunn and Duckett could have run a very effective Flexbone in Atlanta.