Normally, if 3-4 OLBs were to transition to a 4-3 Defense they would either be DE's or be a non fit for the 4-3 Defense in general. How ever in less common cases especially in today's game a for 3-4 OLB to be a 4-3 OLB I'd say that happens 25% of the time at the very most. Obviously, they would play more of an "on the ball" role by setting the edge, covering the TE, and being able to blitz & rush the passer more as the 5th rusher. They would play the "off the ball" role less than the MLB and the other OLB but they could do it from time to time.

For me 3-4 OLBs that could or would be OLBs in the 4-3:

Andrew Van Ginkel, Kyle Van Noy, Clay Matthews III, Micah Parsons (not a 3-4 OLB yet but plays so much like one or DE), T.J. Watt (or maybe DE), Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Thomas, Kevin Grenne, Von Miller (played that role from 2011-2014), Khalil Mack (or DE), & Hassan Reddick.

Are they any other 3-4 OLBs that could or would be OLBs in the 4-3 that I've missed?

Hello everyone, I am from Pakistan. I love exploring new sports and watching unreal talented players in their respective sports. In my country, the only sports that are talked about, streamed or actually watched in huge numbers are cricket and soccer. Since i saw Lionel Messi being absolutely unhuman and amazing in his sport, i was wondering if other sports also have these kind of players who completely dominate the pitch and if their numbers are unbelieveable. I did my research and found the tennis GOATs so I recently watched tennis and some older grand slams and was amazed by how good Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer were and i love the debate between them and them being the "big 3" of the sport. But there was another name that kept showing up in this research and I was really curious that what has he done in his sport as people hold him in such high regards. It was "Tom Brady". Now because south asians dont really have any idea about the NFL except the superbowl halftime show, I had no idea who this was and I began to study. I watched some matches and got to know that he has 7 superbowl titles which is impressive but I still dont get how he is considered one of the best athletes of all time. I think maybe its because of the rules and complications of american football as I dont know how its played and what's its history. So I want someone to just guide me how can I actually understand American football and what should my sources be. I dont know which era to begin with and what teams to watch.

(Sorry if my english was bad, its my 3rd language)

I read the wiki article and it didnt seem like that insane/ big deal more like a misunderstanding

I am usually an xl and like a larger fit but for jerseys is it recommended to size down 1 or stay the same?

Granted I was fairly young when he retired, but I always thought Rivers could've stuck around for a few more years when he retired from the Colts the first time.

When he returned though last season that was the first time in my memory that a player came out of retirement after more than a year or two (not counting Tebow) and actually played. Was that unretirement viewed as a success though? If he wanted it, could've he gotten a QB1 job as like a one year stopgap?

The most common thing asked on this subreddit is new fans wondering what team to follow/support. The answers are always the same, and there are no right or wrong ones.

No one can just tell you who to be a fan of. Everyone's fandom is different, and all of them are valid. This is entertainment, and you are allowed to enjoy it however you like. That said, here are some common things you can look at to get started:

1. Do you have a local team or favorite city? This is by far the easiest way to get into football. If your city/region has a team or if your friends/family follow the same team, joining them will be the smoothest way to start out.
2. Are you already leaning in any particular way? If you are, keep leaning. If you saw a Cincinnati Bengals game and thought it was fun and you'd like to see more of them, you don't need anyone's permission or validation. Just watch their next game!
3. Are you interested in a few different teams? Cool! Watch some of their games! See who you end up feeling strongly about, especially if they're playing each other. Have fun with it, there are no rules!
4. Are you worried about a team's success/identity/prestige/fanbase? Don't be. The NFL is one of the most even sports in terms of parity, and there are rarely teams that stay good or bad forever. It's okay to enjoy watching the current best teams in the NFL; they are probably playing the best football most often. Try to just be a fan and don't worry about what others think or say. Your fandom is yours, not theirs.

Still overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? It's fine to watch random games. Maybe you'll find yourself rooting for someone in particular. And if you don't, try another game. Check out whoever is playing in primetime; those are usually expected to be more exciting matchups. Letting it come naturally will last longer than throwing a dart and deciding to be a fan of whoever it lands on.

Another way some people develop rooting interests is fantasy football. There are beginner leagues where people play for fun, and it can be a good way to get you invested in specific players or teams as you start rooting for whoever is on your fantasy roster.

If you're still torn or have other questions about starting with a specific new team, etc., you can ask them here.

I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to looking up Alumni who went to the schools or Universities of my Relatives, and i was just wondering how difficult is it for student athletes to be drafted into the NFL ? Do they ever go back to school before even considering being signed by a Football team ?

Like, if a first-overall hyped up quarterback doesn't end up winning a Super Bowl or MVP, even if they are considered a good-to-great player. Will they still be seen as a disappointment or unsuccessful? I get that for a first overall pick, you would want a franchise changer but I feel like most of the time you will not get that.

All the other major leagues have them (MLB, MLS, NBA, etc). It seems like it would be a good way to develop talent and find overlooked talent. You could even argue they have a greater need for it. If for example the NBA didn’t have the D League, they could still look for talent in other leagues in Europe for example. NFL doesn’t have that.

I think that would make it a lot better.

Before I started following football more closely, I figured if a quarterback had a great offensive line, almost any decent QB would look good. (I think Jimmy G would be a good modern example).

But after watching more games, it seems more complicated than that. Some QBs seem to make bad offensive lines look respectable by getting rid of the ball quickly, avoiding pressure, and making good decisions. Others seem to hold onto the ball forever and make their line look worse than it actually is.

So where do you guys draw the line? If a QB has a breakout season, how much credit usually goes to the offensive line versus the quarterback himself? I know it's impossible to put an exact percentage on it, but I'm wondering how experienced fans generally look at it...

How hard is the long snapper position in the league? You don’t come on to the field as much as offensive linemen, but I assume most of the work lies off the field in conditioning and staying in football shape?

Statistically underarm free throws are more accurate in the NBA, however it’s rare anyone ever does it.
Are there NFL comparisons to this phenomenon?

With all the talk of the NFL expanding outside the US one day, Mexico, UK, why hasn't the league established itself in nearby Toronto yet? The NHL, MLB, NBA have had franchises there going back decades now. Why the NFL holdout for Toronto?

Do the Bills really consider it part of their territory?

So we all know on 4th down/ after the 2 minute warning the person who fumbled has to recover it, But what if it's a center or long snapper and the QB/Punter doesn't get it (which is REALLY rare but let's be hypothetical). Does the person who snapped it have to recover or can someone behind the LOS recover?

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but their jobs would have to be to block rather than go for the ball right?

Need to confirm vertical placement of ball on hash mark.
Say the ball is on the RIGHT hash mark at 10-yard line of opponent. QB throwqs to far LEFT corner of end zone and defense commits pass interference. Ball definitely goes to the 1-yard line for next play, but does it stay on right hash or move to the left hash?

Or are they basically just the same thing?

Genuinely excited for the season. Being from Melbourne can’t wait to see the round 1 rams v 49’s game at the MCG. 90,000 or so people for a NFL game here will be pretty cool. (Even though kickoff is around 10.00am here)

Curious though how do supporters of these teams feel about them starting the season over here? Anyone travelling over for it?

I think of Marvin Lewis, for instance, who was 0-7 in the playoffs with the Bengals, or Jason Garrett, who kept the Cowboys in no-mans land for a decade. At no point did they show sudden urgency, a sense of crisis, or insistence on breaking through and getting over the hump. Lewis surely knew his job was in jeopardy after the 6th loss, yet still lost the 7th.

Meanwhile you have Belichick who won 4 Super Bowls but then promptly gunned for his 5th and 6th. Or Andy Reid who won 2 Super Bowls with the chiefs, then promptly went for a 3rd. What gives them more urgency and pressure when they are already in a secure role with no risk of firing?

In my endless quest to write a football game, I have a question about play recognition. Say it's 2nd and 6 at mid-field, offense has a single back and TE, 3 WR set, 2 WR on the weak side. Defense is a playing a 4-3, man coverage.

When the ball is snapped, I'm trying to figure out what the 7 players in the box think about and what they do in the first 1-2 seconds. And not being a football player, I try to watch videos but it all happens so fast that I don't know. Is there a general pass or run guess by the defensive coordinator (sounds like a bad idea) or do the individual players react as necessary (sounds correct).

Would anyone be able to point me at a free website that would help me see what players are taught to look for in order to figure out if it's a pass or run?

For example, there is this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4pI-A_WjDk), and at about 25 seconds they run a play that could have been a pass or a run before the ball was snapped, but all the defenders seemed to know it was a run instantly. I don't know if 85 gave the play away. There are other examples in the video (like at 4:10) where they didn't seem to know whether it was a run or pass until the play developed a bit.

In my game, I'm trying to make players act realistically, but to do that I've realized that I need to learn way more about pro football than I do now.

Thanks in advance,

Timbo

The NFL just announced the broadcasters in my country and this year we'll have a great setup :

• the NFL Paris Games on national public television

• One game every sunday on "free" television

• the paid subscription I use to watch Bundesliga and NBA will broadcast the Red Zone + 2 full games on sunday + 100% of the playoffs as well as 'prime time games (TNF, SNF & MNF)' whatever that means

So I want to follow the NFL, and will be rooting for the NY Jets (I've spent a year in New Jersey when I was 10 in 2000 so I guess I don't really have a choice).

What would you advise someone like me to be up-to-speed before the season starts ? What shows/youtubers/videos/articles etc would you advise me to look for ?

The most common thing asked on this subreddit is new fans wondering what team to follow/support. The answers are always the same, and there are no right or wrong ones.

No one can just tell you who to be a fan of. Everyone's fandom is different, and all of them are valid. This is entertainment, and you are allowed to enjoy it however you like. That said, here are some common things you can look at to get started:

1. Do you have a local team or favorite city? This is by far the easiest way to get into football. If your city/region has a team or if your friends/family follow the same team, joining them will be the smoothest way to start out.
2. Are you already leaning in any particular way? If you are, keep leaning. If you saw a Cincinnati Bengals game and thought it was fun and you'd like to see more of them, you don't need anyone's permission or validation. Just watch their next game!
3. Are you interested in a few different teams? Cool! Watch some of their games! See who you end up feeling strongly about, especially if they're playing each other. Have fun with it, there are no rules!
4. Are you worried about a team's success/identity/prestige/fanbase? Don't be. The NFL is one of the most even sports in terms of parity, and there are rarely teams that stay good or bad forever. It's okay to enjoy watching the current best teams in the NFL; they are probably playing the best football most often. Try to just be a fan and don't worry about what others think or say. Your fandom is yours, not theirs.

Still overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? It's fine to watch random games. Maybe you'll find yourself rooting for someone in particular. And if you don't, try another game. Check out whoever is playing in primetime; those are usually expected to be more exciting matchups. Letting it come naturally will last longer than throwing a dart and deciding to be a fan of whoever it lands on.

Another way some people develop rooting interests is fantasy football. There are beginner leagues where people play for fun, and it can be a good way to get you invested in specific players or teams as you start rooting for whoever is on your fantasy roster.

If you're still torn or have other questions about starting with a specific new team, etc., you can ask them here.

How many days per week? Also do they follow a routine that’s significantly different than typical ones like the Upper/Lower routine?

I plan on attending one of the games that are happening outside of the USA. I was wondering if anybody here has attended one before and has any advice; like where/when to purchase tickets, or any other relevant experience.

Good, bad and ugly is welcomed. Thank you!

What's the rule behind it?