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Old 02-17-2016, 10:03 PM   #7
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In a pro offense, it also helps to have receivers who have speed and are deep threats. Also critical to have an accurate QB (Hill is not, Mangum is).

The advantage of shotgun is quick throws where the OL does not have to block for very long. Also makes the QB more of a running threat.

Hill is most suited to a non-pro offense. He is best suited to the shotgun and making easy throws. Mangum on the other hand could do either, but is less of a threat running.
Teams average 5.8 yards from the shotgun, 5.0 yards from under center.

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