Question: Terrence Cody Playing Offense?

[BigTex]

What do you guys think about that ? I am not crazy about it in any way. Imagine if he gets hurt playing FB. The outcry of why was he on the field would be huge !

I believe that unless a player has the moves to be a scoring threat anytime he touches the ball, they should stick with what they are best at.

 

[GreatDanish]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

I kind of like the idea of having a guaranteed touchdown on a 3rd and goal from the one.

 

[Bama1970]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

I kind of like the idea of having a guaranteed touchdown on a 3rd and goal from the one.

Yea me too... This is the REAL jumbo package!

 

[CaliforniaTide]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

If Cody can block a guy better than a FB can, I'd say keep him in at that position. It's not like he's going to get the ball in that situation - we don't have any big guys to block for him!

 

[KrAzY3]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

Charles Woodson, Deion Sanders, William Perry, Mike Vrabel and so on...

There are plenty of examples of players that were excellent on defense but could contribute on offense as well. The key is how you use them and when. For instance, Perry and Vrabel were used in very specific circumstances and it's hard to argue with the results. The goal of a football game is to win, you can get hurt on any play but as long as the game is in doubt I think you do what ever you think gives you the best chance of winning.

Now, if you injure a key player in a blowout needlessly, that's another story but that can happen no matter what position they are playing.

 

[bayoutider]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

You worry too much.

 

[buzzincuzzin]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

If Cody can block a guy better than a FB can, I'd say keep him in at that position. It's not like he's going to get the ball in that situation - we don't have any big guys to block for him!

Fluker to fullback. Cody to tailback. PLAY-ACTION-PASS!!!!!!!!!

 

[rolltidescott]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

If Cody can block a guy better than a FB can, I'd say keep him in at that position. It's not like he's going to get the ball in that situation - we don't have any big guys to block for him!

Agreed. Ultimately, I trust Coach Saban.

 

[CaliforniaTide]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

Fluker to fullback. Cody to tailback. PLAY-ACTION-PASS!!!!!!!!!

That would probably be the Double Jumbo Package.

And everyone on defense seeing Cody and Fluker run out on the field for the goal line offense would crap themselves funny before they get into their stance.

 

[Spot Dailey]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

I like all the other reasons you guys mentioned, plus I'm really into the entertainment value of it. Even my wife took notice the two times he lined up as a blocking back on x-yards and goal.
Along with me, she watched in awe as he cleaned out an area 5 feet wide on the left side of the line.
There's just something about watching a huge person with genuine atheletic ability get to do something he doesn't normally get to do and do it well. I'd love to see him get the ball just once and see who on the defense wants to tackle him. It would be like trying to tackle a runaway boxcar.

 

[Pluck and Grit]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

Just imagine the guy after a full offseason in CNS's S&C program. What we've seen of him so far is basically Cody in JUCO shape.

 

[BigTex]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

You worry too much.

So says my wife also ....

I just dont see the value in lining up such an integral part of our defensive game plan in the offensive backfield....

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

I saw the value every time we had a guaranteed TD from three yards in. It's been a long time since I felt confidant we would score in that situation. It's really a lower risk play than any defensive play he lines up in and I look forward to seeing it many, many times this next season...

 

[mlh]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

It was hilarious when he went in against AU. He was waving his arms at the crowd and everyone was cheering. I guess there's no sneaking him on the field, is there?

 

[CaliforniaTide]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

It was hilarious when he went in against AU. He was waving his arms at the crowd and everyone was cheering. I guess there's no sneaking him on the field, is there?

A dude that big? No way.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

He didn't really find anyone to block. I think they just cowered and caved...

 

[sononothing]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

That was funny. he just ran into the end zone and looked around.
I'm off to find it on youtube and watch again :biggrin:

 

[RammaJamma10]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

What about the thought of Cody moving to offensive line? With Chapman as good as he is and us losing a lot of talent on the OL, could this work? Fluker and Cody side by side could be fun to watch. I'm not familiar with the difference in styles of blocking on DL and OL, nor do I really give this any real shot of getting considered or even thought about, but just thought it a fun idea.

 

[tupelosusan]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

One day they'll overload the left side, and whoever is running the ball is going to walk in.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Re: Terrance Cody Playing Offense

The raw skills are there, but DL requires more agility, which he has. OL requires more time and training - which he doesn't have. Chris Samuels is an example of an OL who had the agility to be an excellent DL, and so does big Andre'...