Quote:It helps when you have guys like Edelman and Amendola, 1st down machines who can make guys miss. I don't see that on our roster. At least not to the level that it could be a big part of the offence.

 

Edelman and Amendola are quick twitch athletes, so yes that helps. But a well executed screen (and well called one) does not rely on a player's ability usually. When you have five or six guys going downfield hard (which the Bucs were doing on their blitz), at least one or two of the OL would be setting up the screen to block LBs, safeties and CBs.

 

That should be a win for the offense.

 

EDIT: I should probably clarify as people seem to think I'm referring to the quick WR screens. That is not what I am referring to. I'm talking about traditional screens in which you invite the defense to come in while the OL sets up to block for a RB or WR.

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