kyvince Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I think there are two distinct ways to measure the most difficult position. One is physically ie. the other is mentally. Physically I think it is a toss up between LB's and RB's. Both require exceptional athletes who have violent collision play after play. Mentally: I think QB is the most demanding. However, I think playing defensive back, specifically Corner back requires significant mental toughness. When you make a mistake everyone knows it. You have to have a very short memory and be able to recover from bad plays before you can even catch your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCatsCats Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Every position on the field is tough. I'll go with QB on both physical and mental accounts though. Plenty of positions get hit more often, but often times a QB either doesn't see a hit coming or cannot brace for it. You get beat to death at QB in half the hits of any other position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 2nd string anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjkbt Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 2nd string anything. Similar to the old end/guard/tackle trifecta I used to play: sit at the end of the bench, guard the water bucket and tackle anyone who came near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldonetechnique Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Look at the highest paid players, or the highest draft picks. QB most difficult, Offensive line second most difficult, Dline or Corner next hardest. Rb and LB not most difficult but hardest to have a long career in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk#1fan Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 2nd string anything. I agree it would suck to stand on the sideline the entire game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I agree it would suck to stand on the sideline the entire game. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry521 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'm going to go with Center. He starts the play then immediately has to block. He has to have strength , quickness and smarts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenamerobdigity Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Wedge buster . OLB because they are often taking mismatches in coverage OR maybe tight end because they run and black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Going by how college coaches recruit: Left Offensive Tackle is the player they have the most difficulty finding. As for the question, I say both mentally and physically - the center. Mental aspects: call blocking assignments, must make consistent and predicable snaps in the face of knowing they are going to be hit at a disadvantage. Which brings the physical aspects: must begin every block with only one hand, receiving more hits then delivering them. But, I think virtually every position has it's own level of difficulty and all of them are difficult in their own right. That is one of the great things about football, it's not like other sports. Basketball, if you have a great player they can play any position. In baseball, if you have a great player, he can basically play any position. But, if you have a great RB in football he would probably be an awful OL, and if you have a great WR, he would probably not be the best QB. It truly takes a team of players to play all the positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastDon Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I would stick with the herd on this one and go with offensive center.. From the jump snapping the ball is an art form and being able to be consistent in both under center and gun exchanges is quite difficult. Include the line calls and etc and you have the makings of a tough position. Out on a limb here and say that OLB is a tough position to play simply from a read and react mentality... Run, Pass, Playaction alot to ingest VERY quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry521 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Going by how college coaches recruit: Left Offensive Tackle is the player they have the most difficulty finding. As for the question, I say both mentally and physically - the center. Mental aspects: call blocking assignments, must make consistent and predicable snaps in the face of knowing they are going to be hit at a disadvantage. Which brings the physical aspects: must begin every block with only one hand, receiving more hits then delivering them. But, I think virtually every position has it's own level of difficulty and all of them are difficult in their own right. That is one of the great things about football, it's not like other sports. Basketball, if you have a great player they can play any position. In baseball, if you have a great player, he can basically play any position. But, if you have a great RB in football he would probably be an awful OL, and if you have a great WR, he would probably not be the best QB. It truly takes a team of players to play all the positions. As to the bolded part, a good OLine makes your QB, running backs, and WR's look good.:thumb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katbird Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Qb hands down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry521 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Qb hands down... How physical does the QB have to be as opposed to a lineman? I have watched the QB in practice and watched the Lineman in practice , and can say that day in and day out Oline is getting pounded and the QB is just throwing passes. Also, can't remember the last time I saw a QB from Highlands pull a truck with Coach Turner and Swope in it across Death Valley. Or a running back or receiver for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobberknocker Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Field Goal Kicker. Lots of pressure with games riding on the hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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