Quote:Just 10? If you can't memorize 10 plays, you shouldn't be the the league.

 

First of all, a play can be quite complicated depending on the defense that is faced.   For example, receivers have to make route adjustments based on the coverage, and they have to make the route adjustment the quarterback expects.   And it's true of every position.   It's a lot more than just,

 

"52 x right on 2, where do I line up and what route do I run or whom am I supposed to block."   

 

You can probably ask each player dozens of questions about each play.   Because it can be very complicated, with many variables, and one mistake by one player can cause the entire play to break down.   Tight end goes in motion, and a defender either goes with him or not.   What does that mean?   Are they in man or zone?   How is the defense lined up?   What do you do if they're lined up one way or another way?   At this point, you can't ask anyone for the answer.   You, the quarterback, and everyone else on offense has to know the answer, and your actions at that point have to be automatic.  

 

The reason I would only give them 10 plays is to give them a base of knowledge that is second nature, that they know so well they don't have to think at all.   Then and only then would I give them the rest of the play book.  

 

Now, I know you are going to say, you don't need a lesson in football, you already know all this stuff.  All I'm doing is explaining why I would only give them 10 plays until they know them so automatically they perform them perfectly without thinking.  

 

Last year, the coaches and players both stated repeatedly that what was holding back the offense was that on almost every play, someone was making a mistake and that caused the play to break down.    Was there any play we could call last year where we knew absolutely positively no one was going to make a mistake? 

 

Ten plays.  Perfect execution every time.  No mistakes.  Ever.  Then and only then do we move forward.   That's the way I would do it. 

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