They both crisscrossed their primes during their years in st. louis. Bruce was older and played longer I believe. Reminded me of a quiet Jerry Rice
Rams' Quick: "It's about that time"/Latsch
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BatteringRambo
Inked Gym Rat Stoner
I agree, I don't believe in labeling a guy #1 or #2. You need BOTH of them to be successful. They play different positions, and were both HOF caliber guys, who made the other guy more effective. AS has been talked about briefly in this thread, the only labels that need to be considered, are X & Z.
Let's not jump the gun on calling for the crow feast just yet, he still hasn't proven anything. I'm holding out more hope than I was before, though, and if he does prove himself this season I'll be the first to say I was wrong.
Glad to read that Quick was on the same page as Bradford on a sight adjustment the other day at practice.
Hopefully he is ready to stop thinking so much and just play.
Hopefully he is ready to stop thinking so much and just play.
GreeneCounty
Pro Bowler
PrometheusFaulk
Starter
I realize this is probably a joke, so below is not for you, but for other folks who may be wondering what the deal is with X and Z.
They always have an X, it's a specific position. It's what Pettis played last season. It's the receiver who is always anchored to the line of scrimmage (as opposed to the one who plays off and goes in motion, that's the Z) and is normally by himself as opposed to being bunched up with the TE or other WRs. A lot of times, for right handed QBs, he's found on the left side of the line.
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I'll answer it; Quick
If he turns out to be a number one caliber player; that's the more trust worthy player to become elite.
LazyWinker
Pro Bowler
In '95 with no real talent around him Isaac Bruce was 64 shy of tying the receiving record Jerry Rice set that year. He had two less touch downs and 3 less receptions. If Rice had a 1500 yard receiving season, Bruced had healthy hamstrings in '97 and '98 then maybe just maybe Bruce is considered the best WR in the game... until Calvin Johnson. That's my one I love Isaac Bruce post today. I give my self infinity.
PrometheusFaulk
Starter
Yeah, saying "who's the number 1 receiver" is kinda like saying "who's the number 1 lineman?"
I dunno. Whoever is playing the best, I guess? But making the distinction between X and Z receivers can be kinda like making the distinction between left tackle and right tackle. The only difference is, for some offenses the receiver positions are interchangeable based on the play and personnel while offensive line positions are always static.
Most offenses though have a designated X and Z for a majority of snaps.
Rams and Gators
Legend
Ive been on the Quick bandwagon since he was drafted. I wanted the Rams to give him more playing time the last two seasons to speed up his learning curve. Hopefully this is his breakout season and we will see the guy they saw when they drafted him. Everything seems to be going right for the Rams so far and im super excited gor a great season!
LetsGoRams
Pro Bowler
The one thing that is common and I love to here about all the reports on Brian Quick is his "confidence". So many times last season you could just see that he had a look as if he was not confident in his own abilities. But it seems now he gets it and Britt along with the coaches are helping him to realize that he can play at this level.
We just need to see it on Sundays now. I can't wait!!
We just need to see it on Sundays now. I can't wait!!
As long as he improves to 600-800 yards and more tds I will be happy this year. Then improves on that next year as well.
He certainly seems like a completely different receiver this year. Hard not to buy in. Can only hope he will bring it game day. Best of lick Quick, you got everyones support!!
He certainly seems like a completely different receiver this year. Hard not to buy in. Can only hope he will bring it game day. Best of lick Quick, you got everyones support!!
It sure looks like that's what he's picked up from Britt! ( And by the way, "WELCOME TO ROD!")
LazyWinker
Pro Bowler
It was a joke, but it was also true.
Usually on the right side? Don't know if I'd say that. Obviously, it depends on the formation called. X will be lined up in twin, and trips formations, so he's no always alone. At least 7 offensive players must be on the LOS. The X is also called a split end, because he is split out, and on the end of the LOS. The Z is also called a Flanker, and he is traditionally on the TE side, and off the LOS. If a player is on the LOS, outside the TE, then the TE is covered, and not eligible to go out on a route, but you can run a play.
A Y is usually the designation for a TE. H has become a popular term for a TE who is playing in the slot, and off the LOS. Some offenses call the 4th receiver a B, or Bandit, but there are other designations...depends on the offensive system.
The main thing here is that the X plays on the LOS, so he has to be able to beat press coverage. Big and strong helps, but a quick guy can often beat press too. A Z plays off the LOS, so the defender can't line up right on him, and being off the LOS, the Z can go in motion creating more havoc on the defense, because that can change their responsibilities, and coverages right before the snap.