Discussion- Left Tackle

[FreeDawg]

Have heard it mentioned by supposed "football minds" that left tackle doesn't have near as much importance in the spread as it does in a pro style offense.
Is this sunshine pumpin at its worse or will we be alright with whoever plays their this fall?

 

[drt7891]

Can't play football with 10 vs. 11. So yes, I would say it is just as important in spread as it is in pro style (the style offense really doesn't matter).

 

[FreeDawg]

that the spread doesn't generally have 5 to 7 step drops from center making protecting the blind side less ofan issue. more misdirection and play fakes and options keeps the dl unbalanced.

 

[drt7891]

but if I were a coach and had a beast of a left tackle, I would take advantage of it. I don't think there is a position on the field that is "less important" or "less used" than any other, but if a coach is weak at a certain position, they are going to design plays that take his "weakness" as much out of the equation as possible. That is just my opinion.

 

[57stratdawg]

It's important, but not as much as in the NFL.

 

[Rebels7]

It's still arguably the most important lineman, just not as crucial as it is in a pro-style offense.