NFL Field Generals

NFL quarterbacks have been called field generals and for a reason. The quarterback position in the NFL is perhaps the most difficult to play in all of sports. NFL quarterbacks must be able to make split second decisions, which means they must have a good brain to be successful. They must also have a sixth sense and be able to feel where opposing defenders are coming from. They must also posses a certain degree of arm strength to throw the ball and finesse to guide the pass into the arms of the receiver.

Typically, the quarterback must also be a leader. There is much more to being a successful quarterback in the NFL as well. As you can see, there’s a lot more to the position that performing one major task. The 2006 NFL season is coming up fast. We are just about a month away from exhibition and a couple of months away from the real deal. When trying to predict what teams will rise to the top and what teams will fall, looking at the quarterback position can tell a lot.

Solid teams that win Super Bowls always have a quarterback that is at least good in the no mistakes department. Most have outstanding quarterbacks. There are 22 players on the field at any one time, but the value of a quarterback goes well beyond 1/22. He is a major part of the offense and he alone can kill games. In our next installment of NFL quarterbacks, we will run down some of the best and worst in the league. It’s almost go time in the NFL and it’s time to think about betting some futures.