Could you gain 1 yard in a rushing play against an NFL defense?

[Nate!]

See topic.

Since this is football there are many variables right? Type of formation for the defense, actual team (some are much better at rush defense than others), your own experience, your age, your size.

Instead of thinking of the team, this will be an "average" NFL team for fairness. You're not doing this against the top ranked rushing defense.

However, it is a rushing play.

And, using standard NFL rules, you will have 4 downs or tries. But anyone with any familiarity with American football will tell you that this will be disadvantage technically since they will all be rushing plays and you will be the ball carrier every time. All eyes will be on you.

But 4 downs is the rule, so let's keep it.

Also NFL caliber defensive players are freaks of nature. I'd probably get injured badly my first try. Concussed, etc.

[Fluke_33]

2 minutes ago, Nate! said:

See topic.

Since this is football there are many variables right? Type of formation for the defense, actual team (some are much better at rush defense than others), your own experience, your age, your size.

Instead of thinking of the team, this will be an "average" NFL team for fairness. You're not doing this against the top ranked rushing defense.

However, it is a rushing play.

And, using standard NFL rules, you will have 4 downs or tries. But anyone with any familiarity with American football will tell you that this will be disadvantage technically since they will all be rushing plays and you will be the ball carrier every time. All eyes will be on you.

But 4 downs is the rule, so let's keep it.

Also NFL caliber defensive players are freaks of nature. I'd probably get injured badly my first try. Concussed, etc.

In my prime and I get to run behind q?  Still probably not but I’d like to think so.  

[Dunk]

I am 5'10 168 on a good day

60 years old, and my reaction time, and overall speed have suffered immensely the last several years, so I picked no way.

I would have a one carry career, and be carted off the field, unless I took a knee as soon as I got the hand off.

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Being a former Rugby player and over 6ft, I would like to think if I was tackled around the legs I could at least fall forward 1 yard ........

[Fluke_33]

Just now, New Zealands #1 Colts Fan said:

Being a former Rugby player and over 6ft, I would like to think if I was tackled around the legs I could at least fall forward 1 yard ........

Same for me size and game. college and a men’s league rugby but that was 30 years ago. Lol

[AwesomeAustin]

I would probably get hurt putting the pads on 

[cdgacoltsfan]

Easy peezy....In 4 carries against a dline consisting of the two Bosas, Buckner, and Donald, I'd gain 15 to 20 yards.....even behind the Colts online.

[IndyEric07]

6’0 190lbs. I could probably gain a few yards after bouncing off contact. Back when I played 20 or so years ago I was tough to tackle in practice and had some jukes on me too! I played defense though, which I’ll ask to take this further! Do any of you think you could make an open field tackle on an NFL RB or if there’s a 330lb blocker in front? I believe I could, but maybe 1 time out of 10 or 20 attempts!

[BrickHead]

Butt Fumble.

[Colts1324]

100%. If you are in good shape & have a good lane, you’ll get 3-4 yards. 

 

It’s the hit that people may not be able to take without fumbling. 

[Goatface Killah]

No

[IinD]

Only because I'm tall I've gotta say yes to one freaking yard .. Hopefully..

[AKB]

a lot of overconfident people here.

 

next, we need to see how long everyone thinks an inch is.

 

I'll start.

 

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[IndyD4U]

The last time I carried the ball was 8th grade and I drug half the kids on the opposing team into the end zone. 
 

I’d like to think my 43 year old body that stands 6’1” 280 lbs these days could get that yard!

[AKB]

Just now, IndyD4U said:

The last time I carried the ball was 8th grade and I drug half the kids on the opposing team into the end zone. 
 

I’d like to think my 43 year old body that stands 6’1” 280 lbs these days could get that yard!

sounds like a full back talking. we need you to block. cause i definitely need a FB in front me. im not making the yard.

[Hoose]

Depends. If Q is leading the way, I’m gettin that yard.  If Matt Pryor is leading the way, not happening. 

[Tsarquise]

Yes. Nice thread, btw!

[Fluke_33]

All I can think of is that game where willie McGinnist fakes an injury and the next play comes off the edge to smokes James.  If that happens on the first play I’m not seeing the next three downs 

[Chrisaaron1023]

lol yes, as long as I have the two eagles behind me pushing i'll get 1 yard every.single.time 

[strt182]

Prior to my leg injuries i would say its possible. The only reason I say that is im used to pushing a 2400 to 2600 Drag Car around at the race track. Its not the same as pushing around as daily driving car especially if its not going perfectly straight. 

 

 

[TomDiggs]

Oof. Man we have some really confident and unrealistic fans here lol

 

For reference , I am 42 and currently 6’3” 325. I played semi-pro ball for two years snd made the all-star game both seasons as a Center.  In my prime when I did that at age 28 I was around 295-300 or so. And there were games where we needed 1 yard and with me and four bigger guys blocking the Dline and with former Division I and even a former nfl rb running behind our line, we still got stuffed. Repeatedly. 
 

with the level of nfl talent, not to mention how our line blocked for some of last year, there is virtually no way us common folk are picking up that yard lol

 

if the question were could we run a play and make it off the field on our own afterwards, then maaaaaaybe the bravado could be justified lol

[csmopar]

A yard? Heck, in my prime, I’d not only get that yard, but the next 99 lol,

 

now a days, I’d snap like a twig

[coltsva]

On 4th and 20, if I was the punter, with the defense lined up in a “return” set up, yes, I think I could call a fake punt and gain a yard. 

[RollerColt]

Maybe, but I played running back in high school. I’m not tall.. 5’7”… but I am at a hefty 225. Some muscle, but honestly it’s a good amount of dad fat nowadays… Give me some prep time and it might be possible. 
 

Wouldn’t that be a fun challenge to do during training camp lmao… 

[crazycolt1]

I'm 5'8" and 151 lbs. 69 yrs old.  What you guys think??? 

[RollerColt]

5 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

I'm 5'8" and 151 lbs. 69 yrs old.  What you guys think??? 

I’ll tell you what, you’re in great shape regardless! 

[Dunk]

35 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

I'm 5'8" and 151 lbs. 69 yrs old.  What you guys think??? 

But your name says it all. Crazy people can pull off stuff like that

[Smonroe]

I’m sure I could…have…a long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.  

[ponyboy]

Easily... provided the exhibition is setup by a charitable organization and the defense parts like the Red Sea to open a huge running lane.  I might even be able to score a TD if the hand off doesn't knock the wind out of me AND we're lined up within 20 yards of the goal line.

[Indyfan4life]

5’9, 200lbs with muscle/dad bod but working on that. I’ve got a bad back, but I’m pretty sure I could gain at least one yard. Maybe even two if I’m lucky. 

[Scott Pennock]

This is a pleasant change from the constant bashing of Ballard on here…..lol

 

I will preface my answer by saying that I played a pickup basketball game (or 6) a few years ago in Kansas City with the RT of the Miami Hurricanes and his athleticism for a 6’5” & 315 pound dude was off the bleeping charts! He would grab a board, lead a break, dribble like a PG, spin moves, etc. He was a beast…..

 

In theory defensive lineman and linebackers are even more athletic in space…..

 

So no matter how fast I am/was I think given four tries at 3 feet I’d probably fail unless I have a heckuva OLine…..lol

[coltsfan_canada]

Depends on if the defender is not at my throat before I get the ball however I would like to think for big money I should be able to jump for atleast 1 yard being 6 ft 2 inch and 200 lbs.

[CR91]

Does a QB sneak count 

[coltsfanej]

Of the top 100 rushers in the NFL last year, 100 of them averaged at least 1 yard before contact. So if I can get more than 1 yard before contact, then I think I can gain a yard. 

[Goatface Killah]

1 hour ago, Scott Pennock said:

This is a pleasant change from the constant bashing of Ballard on here…..lol

 

I will preface my answer by saying that I played a pickup basketball game (or 6) a few years ago in Kansas City with the RT of the Miami Hurricanes and his athleticism for a 6’5” & 315 pound dude was off the bleeping charts! He would grab a board, lead a break, dribble like a PG, spin moves, etc. He was a beast…..

 

In theory defensive lineman and linebackers are even more athletic in space…..

 

So no matter how fast I am/was I think given four tries at 3 feet I’d probably fail unless I have a heckuva OLine…..lol

These dudes are delusional lol

[GoColts8818]

If by some miracle I did I’d die as soon as I was hit.

[Samu-Rye]

If i were to get a chance, everyone would have flashbacks to Trent Richardson

 

[SLILLINGTON10]

Where on the field is this happening? If it's goal line and the defense is in a run protection.  I don't think anyone in this forum is picking up that yard. If it's 1 down on our own 25, then I think it's doable. 

[ChuggaBeer]

I voted no way.

I am61 yrs old  5'10 ish 200 lbs and in really good shape. Probably better than most of  you young bucks    But in no way do I think I could beat them on  a one yard play. Maybe one out of 100.   

 

But they will not beat me in a swimming pool either

 

I'm good with that.  

[Moe]

I Once ran a 6.5 40 yard dash at Lucas oil stadium with a beer in my hand, so yeah I’m kind of a big deal.