[Reginald Rutledge]

but I do know that most people that have issues with stacking can't pass a lick! Also, most rulesets do not make a defense pay for stacking. In most leagues, it is always a 1-1 movement ratio. In the DFW, there is a 2-1 and 3-1 ratio which essentially makes a defense pay for taking such chances.

Stacking has its pluses and minuses. You stack on 3rd and short or long to get max pressure on the QB. Without that added pressure up the middle, the offense will be too comfortable in the pocket. And that's what most people want when they complain of stacking.

I just know whenever you ask a person about their ability to pass, they can never give you a real answer, just bits and pieces. This is an argument I have seen rage on for 13 years with lack of passing skill right at the heart of their frustration.

It's rare that a proficient passer ever complains about stacking/blitzing (at least in the Shootout ruleset) because he knows with the 3-1 ration, he's already at a huge advantage plus there are so many plays of trickery that can be used from these formations.

The problem that most people have is that instead of going to the source of the rules and asking questions, they assume "Oh, I know football so I don't need any help". But until you can pass with any realistic accuracy, you will continue to ask the question of why is stacking needed?

Reg