Official Redskins Final Cuts Thread

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

we'll hearing the QBs hard count, hearing the defense shout out signals, hearing WR's calling for the ball...

Originally Posted by mooby

What if Fletch needed to audible out of the formation and Doughty couldn't hear him (which he probably can't?) There's just subtle adjustments that have to made to compensate for the lack of hearing. Still, Reed deserves props for being able to overcome it. Count me in amongst one of the Doughty supporters, I think we could do far worse for a backup.

Fletcher use hands signals when he calls out an audible. Listening to QBs counting can draw players to go offsides, it is better to watch the ball. I hope you don't think that being deaf will affect player's abilities to play football well, or any other sports.