Gunners ?

fantastic flying froggies · 11-17-2003, 04:58 AM

In a FOF related and general football question, can someone please explain to me what a gunner is, or does on special teams ?

The game seems to recommend the players with highest special team skills, and I don't really know what else to do.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-17-2003, 05:11 AM

Gunners are the players who set up in the widest part of the punt formation (closest to the sidelines) and are responsible for containment on a punt return and for getting to the returner as fast as possible (i.e., to force a fair catch, down a punt, make a play, etc.)

fantastic flying froggies · 11-17-2003, 06:24 AM

Thank you for the answer Blue.

I take it the better players for that role would then be fast guys with good tackling skills ?

Honolulu_Blue · 11-17-2003, 07:19 AM

I think that's the approach I would certainly take. Also a good "awareness" or whatever the comperable stat is. (Sorry, bought the game, installed it, haven't had a chance to play it).

cuervo72 · 11-17-2003, 07:31 AM

Just use your best special teamers.

3ric · 11-17-2003, 12:56 PM

Heh. I just activated my 3rd TE due to injuries elsewhere on the roster and clicked "recommend" on the offensive line depth chart screen. That backup tight end, all 6-4, 249 lbs of him are now designated as one of my team's gunners!

Now that what I call a gunner! I'd like to see those wimpy 5-9, 5-10 returners flinch when that big guy closes in on them!

henry296 · 11-17-2003, 12:58 PM

Yesterday, Adalius Thomas a LB for the Ravens was their gunner.

11-17-2003, 05:11 AM	#2
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Gunners are the players who set up in the widest part of the punt formation (closest to the sidelines) and are responsible for containment on a punt return and for getting to the returner as fast as possible (i.e., to force a fair catch, down a punt, make a play, etc.) __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

11-17-2003, 06:24 AM	#3
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	Thank you for the answer Blue. I take it the better players for that role would then be fast guys with good tackling skills ? __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

11-17-2003, 07:19 AM	#4
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I think that's the approach I would certainly take. Also a good "awareness" or whatever the comperable stat is. (Sorry, bought the game, installed it, haven't had a chance to play it). __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

11-17-2003, 07:31 AM	#5
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Just use your best special teamers. __________________ null

11-17-2003, 12:56 PM	#6
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Heh. I just activated my 3rd TE due to injuries elsewhere on the roster and clicked "recommend" on the offensive line depth chart screen. That backup tight end, all 6-4, 249 lbs of him are now designated as one of my team's gunners! Now that what I call a gunner! I'd like to see those wimpy 5-9, 5-10 returners flinch when that big guy closes in on them! __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

11-17-2003, 12:58 PM	#7
henry296 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Yesterday, Adalius Thomas a LB for the Ravens was their gunner. __________________ "It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson

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