FL/SE differences?

JesterBlaze · 06-04-2004, 06:46 PM

Can someone give me a run-down on the differences between FL's and SE's?

judicial clerk · 06-04-2004, 07:57 PM

Split ends line up on the line of scrimmage. Flankers line up in the backfield. The are both typically wide receivers, although it is not uncommon for a tight end or running back to "spilt out". I do not know if FOF, or real football for that matter, accounts for much of a difference between the two. It is possible that a wide receiver who is good at shucking a DB who is trying to jam the wide receiver may make a better split end. it is harder for a DB to jam a flanker because the Flanker lines up further away from the man head up on him.

It is late in the day so there are no guarantees that any of this post will make sense.

Leonidas · 06-04-2004, 08:10 PM

FOF and TCY typically consider the FL to be the #1 receiver. My personal choice is to put the guy with big play numbers at FL and the possession type guy at SE.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-04-2004, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas

FOF and TCY typically consider the FL to be the #1 receiver. My personal choice is to put the guy with big play numbers at FL and the possession type guy at SE.

Which is just the opposite of how I generally designate my WR's.

(means nothing, I just thought it was interesting)

dawgfan · 06-04-2004, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by judicial clerk

Flankers line up in the backfield.

Just a clarification - Flankers don't generally line up in the backfield per se, but just off the line of scrimmage. Since the offense must have 7 and only 7 players on the line of scrimmage, the classic I and Pro formations will have the 5 OL, a TE and a SE on the line and the Flanker will be back from the line of scrimmage by a yard or so.

General Mike · 06-04-2004, 11:31 PM

The Split End is usually the better blocker of the 2 as well.

stevew · 06-04-2004, 11:34 PM

I attempt to put my #1 WR in the slot in FOF. I still cant figure out how to run any form of passing game.

Pumpy Tudors · 06-05-2004, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Just a clarification - Flankers don't generally line up in the backfield per se, but just off the line of scrimmage. Since the offense must have 7 and only 7 players on the line of scrimmage, the classic I and Pro formations will have the 5 OL, a TE and a SE on the line and the Flanker will be back from the line of scrimmage by a yard or so.

If the flanker isn't on the line, then (technically) he's in the backfield, isn't he? You're either on the line or in the backfield.

I'm just nitpicking for fun's sake.

judicial clerk · 06-05-2004, 12:15 PM

When I say in the backfield, I ment off the line of scrimmage and the flanker is in the backfield, but dawgfan is correct as far as what we typically think of as "being in the backfiedl" (QB, FB, RB).

dawgfan · 06-05-2004, 02:24 PM

I may very well be wrong, but I was always under the impression that 'backfield' meant anyone lined up behind the offensive line - hence the clarification.

06-04-2004, 08:10 PM	#3
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	FOF and TCY typically consider the FL to be the #1 receiver. My personal choice is to put the guy with big play numbers at FL and the possession type guy at SE. __________________ Molon labe

06-04-2004, 11:31 PM	#6
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	The Split End is usually the better blocker of the 2 as well. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

06-04-2004, 07:57 PM	#2
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	Split ends line up on the line of scrimmage. Flankers line up in the backfield. The are both typically wide receivers, although it is not uncommon for a tight end or running back to "spilt out". I do not know if FOF, or real football for that matter, accounts for much of a difference between the two. It is possible that a wide receiver who is good at shucking a DB who is trying to jam the wide receiver may make a better split end. it is harder for a DB to jam a flanker because the Flanker lines up further away from the man head up on him. It is late in the day so there are no guarantees that any of this post will make sense.

06-04-2004, 11:34 PM	#7
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I attempt to put my #1 WR in the slot in FOF. I still cant figure out how to run any form of passing game.

06-05-2004, 12:15 PM	#9
judicial clerk College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, OR	When I say in the backfield, I ment off the line of scrimmage and the flanker is in the backfield, but dawgfan is correct as far as what we typically think of as "being in the backfiedl" (QB, FB, RB).

06-05-2004, 02:24 PM	#10
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I may very well be wrong, but I was always under the impression that 'backfield' meant anyone lined up behind the offensive line - hence the clarification.

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