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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mradtke66" data-source="post: 560495" data-attributes="member: 4199">The problem with that statement is it goes against the very idea of the shotgun.  With no drop to make, the quarterback is (in theory) able to make a quicker throw.It also gives them a better view of the defense.Yes, the exchange requires more work and focus, but a smart quarterback should be able to quickly identify who to throw to before the snap.And then there's the detail that the quarterback starts the play physically back further, again (in theory) buying more time, thus the idea of the "quality of time" I brought up earlier.Which brings up the last point: quarterbacks apparently prefer to throw from the shotgun.  Why do you suppose that is?  I doubt it's because it makes it more difficult.</blockquote>

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