Grits and Shins Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 In one of the age old father-son rituals my son (10) and I bought his first set of football equipment today (minus the shoulder pads and helmet, those will be provided by the league). He signed up for his first season of tackle football this fall and is pumped about it. Although he was pretty upset with me today for not going ahead and buying shoulder pads and a helmet anyway. In the neighborhood game he has pretty good hands and likes being the WR. He envisions himself being the next Jerry Rice. He doesn't realize that at 10 there isn't a whole lot of passes thrown ... and those that are thrown don't get caught all that often. He also doesn't have the speed to get open. But he has his dream ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 In one of the age old father-son rituals my son (10) and I bought his first set of football equipment today (minus the shoulder pads and helmet, those will be provided by the league). He signed up for his first season of tackle football this fall and is pumped about it. Although he was pretty upset with me today for not going ahead and buying shoulder pads and a helmet anyway. In the neighborhood game he has pretty good hands and likes being the WR. He envisions himself being the next Jerry Rice. He doesn't realize that at 10 there isn't a whole lot of passes thrown ... and those that are thrown don't get caught all that often. He also doesn't have the speed to get open. But he has his dream ... 863187[/snapback] how fast is he (not a 40 time, but is he fast?). i understand he wants to be a WR, but maybe try to get him to play some runningback. at 10 years old we only threw about 4 passes a game, and usually 2 were caught. you want your boy to maybe playu a little RB so he can get better at running and juking and having good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 He is not fast. He has played 2 seasons of flag football and we have already seen it is all about the fast boys running the ball. He is quick and smart though ... which means he puts good pressure on the QB ... he had one interception last season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 yeah, also playing cornerback is good. they dont have to cover as much but they have to deal with the running backs a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I think wanting to help the community at his age should be commended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I think wanting to help the community at his age should be commended 863495[/snapback] Wow - Jerry looks older than I realized. Maybe it is time to hang 'em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Furley Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I think wanting to help the community at his age should be commended 863495[/snapback] Is Jerry still playing? He looks like he's got a few good years left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 (edited) He is not fast. He has played 2 seasons of flag football and we have already seen it is all about the fast boys running the ball. He is quick and smart though ... which means he puts good pressure on the QB ... he had one interception last season too. 863192[/snapback] Flanker, Linebacker, Strong Safety (if they play with one) sounds like something your son should fit and get plenty of action playing. If he's not "fast" but he is quick those positions should be good for him. Flanker on offence will give him some chances to catch a pass. He'll learn to block which is very important and he can also get the ball a few plays to run with and see how he fits. If he isn't fast I think on D corner would be taking a chance. I'd like to see him in the middle taking on R/Bs. SS is also a possibility but, besides myself, you don't see too many coaches on that level letting kids have that kind of free hand on the field. If he's that smart and is really into the game maybe the coach can take a chance on him being a monster on the field. Bottom line let him have fun no matter where he plays. Edited July 3, 2005 by jgcoach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Bottom line let him have fun no matter where he plays. 863625[/snapback] Now that's job #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Dawg Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 (edited) Now that's job #1 863660[/snapback] DMD - One question...where do you have Grits son on your WR rankings? Do you think he is worth a late round flyer? In all seriousness, Grits, I hope both you and he really enjoy the season. Edited July 4, 2005 by Nate Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 DMD - One question...where do you have Grits son on your WR rankings? Do you think he is worth a late round flyer? In all seriousness, Grits, I hope both you and he really enjoy the season. 863711[/snapback] I actually have him one spot above Koren Robinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 I actually have him one spot above Koren Robinson. 863719[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 He is not fast. He has played 2 seasons of flag football and we have already seen it is all about the fast boys running the ball. He is quick and smart though ... which means he puts good pressure on the QB ... he had one interception last season too. 863192[/snapback] Wherever he plays, I know you will be a proud and interested dad. Knowing you as I do from here, all I can say is that if he is anything like his you, he'll be a holy terror on the field. I think, as a coach, that the key for him will be recognition. If you don't have the super wheels, you have to know where to be at all times. That, more than anything, is the difference maker. Recognize and react. Beat your opponent to the spot. You do that, you win. I wish him all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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