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So Grayson's two point conversion run got me thinknig...
Scoring from the 2 yard line is very difficult. There's not much space to get an open receiver and 2 yards is a long run when the defense is bunched in so tight. The greatest scoring threat from that point on the field is a mobile quarterback. By spreading the formation out and calling run/pass options, you help create the movement necessary to create holes in the endzone. This is why it's nearly impossible to stop Carolina when they get in that close. The issue, however, is that you don't want your starting quarterback taking big hits diving for the endzone. Therefore, I can see teams beginning to use backup quarterbacks who can run to try to convert. The touchdown is already made. There is very little risk in turning the ball over. The reward of converting greatly out-weighs that risk.
Prime example is Jacoby Brissett in New England. He's a big, powerful runner with great athleticism and a strong arm. He'd be difficult to stop from the two yard line. You don't have to worry about him making mistakes because they don't cost you much (unless a turnover is returned, but that's very rare). And you don't risk injuries to your starter trying to scramble for two.
As the game evolves, strategies evolve. Moving the extra point back has a trickle down effect and I can see this strategy being a result of that.
Scoring from the 2 yard line is very difficult. There's not much space to get an open receiver and 2 yards is a long run when the defense is bunched in so tight. The greatest scoring threat from that point on the field is a mobile quarterback. By spreading the formation out and calling run/pass options, you help create the movement necessary to create holes in the endzone. This is why it's nearly impossible to stop Carolina when they get in that close. The issue, however, is that you don't want your starting quarterback taking big hits diving for the endzone. Therefore, I can see teams beginning to use backup quarterbacks who can run to try to convert. The touchdown is already made. There is very little risk in turning the ball over. The reward of converting greatly out-weighs that risk.
Prime example is Jacoby Brissett in New England. He's a big, powerful runner with great athleticism and a strong arm. He'd be difficult to stop from the two yard line. You don't have to worry about him making mistakes because they don't cost you much (unless a turnover is returned, but that's very rare). And you don't risk injuries to your starter trying to scramble for two.
As the game evolves, strategies evolve. Moving the extra point back has a trickle down effect and I can see this strategy being a result of that.