The Future is Here: The NFL and the Pistol Offense

[los panda]

it's better known as the crab claw offense in those parts

[SmootSmack]

I'm not sure any QB has better passing numbers against extra rushers than RG3

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not sure any QB has better passing numbers against extra rushers than RG3

When he could extend those plays with his feet this was true. The passing game, including out of the pistol, has suffered since he can't escape as well.

Regardless, no QB in history is better against the blitz than P Manning. I would put Brady, Ryan and Rogers next. Then it's a toss up between a bunch of guys including RG, which is amazing since he's a rookie.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not sure any QB has better passing numbers against extra rushers than RG3

nice try SS.

But yeah I think Jaws had a stat like a month a ago where the 3rd had the highest passer rating against the blitz. Oh wait by extra rushers do you mean formation or a play?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not sure any QB has better passing numbers against extra rushers than RG3

From last week:

I’ve already discussed Griffin’s dominance against the blitz. With 11 touchdowns, one interception, and 11.3 YPA, RGIII is about to break the record for highest passer rating against the blitz for any quarterback in NFL history at 141.8

Cowboys Vs Redskins: Defensive Game Plan for Dallas | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

[scowan]

The beauty of the Redskin's offense from the pistol set, wheither they run the read-option or not is that their running game is so strong, LBs have to stay up close to the line to stop the threat of the run. Then with play action, you just throw over their heads or behind them. 2 RB's or bringing in a 3rd in the form of a WR, all just go to present the allusion that someone (even though you don't know who) is getting the ball to run in the backfield. Yes there are less WRs going down field, but they are in one-on-one situations because of the "box-stacking" to stop the run. You are dictating trems with a defense. They can't stay back in a zone because of the run threat and they can't completely stack because of the playaction. You need good playaction and ball movement which RGIII does really well and accurate passing, again a strength.