Quote:How can you "totally understand," yet think size (or more precisely, lack thereof) shouldn't be a deterrent? It's really a no-brainer, all other things being equal you go with the bigger player every time.

 

For a QB, the heightened (no pun intended) ability to see over the defenders is huge. The release point of the pass is also naturally higher, making it more difficult to block/deflect.

 

As an offensive coordinator you look for the mismatches, getting the 6'4" guy, one-on-one, against the 5'10" guy.

 

On the other side of the ball, you want the 6'5' DE over the 6'0" guy.

 

I'm not saying a short player can't be just as good, but in this sport there's a natural advantage in size

 

I totally understand why people think big guys have an advantage over small guys who play the same position. Taller is better, no doubt about it. But it seems people are quick to reject a player as too small when other "short" players at the same position are very successful in the NFL and rarely get hurt.

 

You know why the shotgun formation was created? Because it made visibility easier for the quarterback. That seperation from the linemen makes height less important to a team that uses it a lot.

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