heehawks Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 What are the opinions of how high winds effect FFB. Will there be more running in the eastern games? Should I seriously be taking in consideration starting other players that would be honestly affected? Chime in if you would... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 for proven QB's and offenses , the passing game will still be attempted ...probably shorter passes and screens ...for unproven Qb's , teams struggling with passing game , i think it really hurts them and forces them to try and run more and could lead to more mistakes / turnovers plus it effects the kicking game so i would kickers if possible in games with very high winds ( which there are a few of today ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I've been burned over the years by benching players due to high winds and they've went on to have good days anyway. I've been thinking about it all morning but I don't think I'm going to bench anyone this week because of it. It will probably limit the longer passing plays as teams may be reluctant to risk it too often, I just think you'll see them use shorter routes more of the time. Stats can still be put up that way. As long as there isn't snow or rain along with the winds, I think teams will still be able to throw the ball. Kicking it on the hand, thats a different story. I would start another kicker due to high winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40Rocket Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tough call.I live on the East Coast.Mid-Maryland,The winds are gusting 30+.It will blow you car all around the road.Dont know how you can chuck a football in this mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy n Dirty Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tough call.I live on the East Coast.Mid-Maryland,The winds are gusting 30+.It will blow you car all around the road.Dont know how you can chuck a football in this mess. Diito here on Long Island, I'd have reservations about Eli Manning/Burress today also. It's really blowing out there. I'm stuck with pennington in Cleveland, 'cause I cannot bring myself to starting Plummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Diito here on Long Island, I'd have reservations about Eli Manning/Burress today also. It's really blowing out there. I'm stuck with pennington in Cleveland, 'cause I cannot bring myself to starting Plummer. blowing 25 mph in Cleveland too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 They showed clips of Matt Bryant kicking in pregame.. he looked to be about 30yds out and he was missing BADLY. The wind in NY is going to be hell on kicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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