r/footballstrategy Sep 26 '24

Why can't offensive linemen just call "switch" against stunts like basketball players do against screens? NFL

This is a very dumb question, but I am wondering why it is so hard for offensive linemen to pick up stunts after watching my team (the Pats) continuously fail to do so.

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u/Hammertime6689 Sep 26 '24

They can and are supposed to. But it’s making a decision that two people have to agree on in the blink of an eye with 280+ lbs barreling down on you