CFZ Cross Training T.J. Bass at Center

[Jumbo075]

Mike McCarthy discussed cross training T.J. Bass at Center in his latest press conference. He said that in addition to learning the mental aspects of the position, a player needs about 10,000 practice snaps to obtain the muscle memory needed to be a good center. So, doing a little math:

If someone can go through a cadence and snap the ball about 3 times a minute (1 snap every 20 seconds on average), that means he can do about 180 practice snaps in an hour. If T.J. Bass were to dedicate himself to one-hour each day practicing snapping the ball, including his off days, he could get in about 1260 snaps a week. At that pace, it would take him about 8 weeks to obtain the muscle memory required to become competent to be the Cowboys backup center.

The Cowboys are going to play 6 games over the next two months, leading up to their 7th game against the LA Rams on October 29th, which occurs after the bye week. With two centers on the practice squad, the Cowboys can activate each practice squad center 3 times each to get through the first 6 games. After that time, if Bass puts the work in, he could become the backup center on the team for the final 11 games of the season, plus any playoffs. Of course, Bass would need to continue practicing at center to gain even more experience in practice during the season. But it is possible to create a realistic plan for Bass to become the Cowboys' primary back-up center by the end of October.

I cannot verify that this will be the plan of the Cowboys, but just running the numbers, this plan makes sense to me. We'll see if he becomes trusted to be the backup center after October.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

His shoulder would fall off doing an hour of straight snaps per day.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[John813]

If TJ Bass actually cared he could hit 10,000 snaps in 55.5 hours if he did it in a row non stop
He's been on the roster for 42 hours now, so he could of hit that mark in 13 hours from now.

Lazy entitled kids these days.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Phil Costa musta needed about 100,000,000 practice snaps

 

[Plankton]

Phil Costa musta needed about 100,000,000 practice snaps

With his T-Rex arms, he kept snapping the ball into his rear end.

 

[JW82]

His shoulder would fall off doing an hour of straight snaps per day.

Not before his back went out...

 

[CCBoy]

Just creating versatility...for now.

 

[blueblood70]

Mike McCarthy discussed cross training T.J. Bass at Center in his latest press conference. He said that in addition to learning the mental aspects of the position, a player needs about 10,000 practice snaps to obtain the muscle memory needed to be a good center. So, doing a little math:

If someone can go through a cadence and snap the ball about 3 times a minute (1 snap every 20 seconds on average), that means he can do about 180 practice snaps in an hour. If T.J. Bass were to dedicate himself to one-hour each day practicing snapping the ball, including his off days, he could get in about 1260 snaps a week. At that pace, it would take him about 8 weeks to obtain the muscle memory required to become competent to be the Cowboys backup center.

The Cowboys are going to play 6 games over the next two months, leading up to their 7th game against the LA Rams on October 29th, which occurs after the bye week. With two centers on the practice squad, the Cowboys can activate each practice squad center 3 times each to get through the first 6 games. After that time, if Bass puts the work in, he could become the backup center on the team for the final 11 games of the season, plus any playoffs. Of course, Bass would need to continue practicing at center to gain even more experience in practice during the season. But it is possible to create a realistic plan for Bass to become the Cowboys' primary back-up center by the end of October.

I cannot verify that this will be the plan of the Cowboys, but just running the numbers, this plan makes sense to me. We'll see if he becomes trusted to be the backup center after October.

LOL that's some overthinking there, bro..

let's just hope tylerB doesn't go down, that'll be better. this is probably why i don't understand why both faranak and lindstrom were cut. and neither made it back to the practice squad. i mean literally who is our backup center??..

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Not before his back went out...

Lol either way, something is going out.

 

[Kwyn]

Mike McCarthy discussed cross training T.J. Bass at Center in his latest press conference. He said that in addition to learning the mental aspects of the position, a player needs about 10,000 practice snaps to obtain the muscle memory needed to be a good center. So, doing a little math:

If someone can go through a cadence and snap the ball about 3 times a minute (1 snap every 20 seconds on average), that means he can do about 180 practice snaps in an hour. If T.J. Bass were to dedicate himself to one-hour each day practicing snapping the ball, including his off days, he could get in about 1260 snaps a week. At that pace, it would take him about 8 weeks to obtain the muscle memory required to become competent to be the Cowboys backup center.

The Cowboys are going to play 6 games over the next two months, leading up to their 7th game against the LA Rams on October 29th, which occurs after the bye week. With two centers on the practice squad, the Cowboys can activate each practice squad center 3 times each to get through the first 6 games. After that time, if Bass puts the work in, he could become the backup center on the team for the final 11 games of the season, plus any playoffs. Of course, Bass would need to continue practicing at center to gain even more experience in practice during the season. But it is possible to create a realistic plan for Bass to become the Cowboys' primary back-up center by the end of October.

I cannot verify that this will be the plan of the Cowboys, but just running the numbers, this plan makes sense to me. We'll see if he becomes trusted to be the backup center after October.

It’s not an automated sim.

This takes time, dedicated personnel (at least one) and some game or at least real practice sessions

Maybe next year

 

[TequilaCowboy]

LOL, i think MM was just spitting out that it takes a lot of practice, not specific amount of snaps. But then you gotta be able to call the line blocking as well so there is a mental side of it too. I really don't think you'll see him this year starting at C... he will be coming in at OG if necessary. If Dallas puts him in at C, then they are in deep doodoo and have failed to pick up a backup C.

 

[Jumbo075]

His shoulder would fall off doing an hour of straight snaps per day.

He doesn't have to do them all at once.

 

[The Fonz]

Is he related to the great Ben Bass?

 

[CowboyRoy]

Mike McCarthy discussed cross training T.J. Bass at Center in his latest press conference. He said that in addition to learning the mental aspects of the position, a player needs about 10,000 practice snaps to obtain the muscle memory needed to be a good center. So, doing a little math:

If someone can go through a cadence and snap the ball about 3 times a minute (1 snap every 20 seconds on average), that means he can do about 180 practice snaps in an hour. If T.J. Bass were to dedicate himself to one-hour each day practicing snapping the ball, including his off days, he could get in about 1260 snaps a week. At that pace, it would take him about 8 weeks to obtain the muscle memory required to become competent to be the Cowboys backup center.

The Cowboys are going to play 6 games over the next two months, leading up to their 7th game against the LA Rams on October 29th, which occurs after the bye week. With two centers on the practice squad, the Cowboys can activate each practice squad center 3 times each to get through the first 6 games. After that time, if Bass puts the work in, he could become the backup center on the team for the final 11 games of the season, plus any playoffs. Of course, Bass would need to continue practicing at center to gain even more experience in practice during the season. But it is possible to create a realistic plan for Bass to become the Cowboys' primary back-up center by the end of October.

I cannot verify that this will be the plan of the Cowboys, but just running the numbers, this plan makes sense to me. We'll see if he becomes trusted to be the backup center after October.

Glad to hear it. Just thankful the Farniok experiment is over. He sucked from the start.

 

[Bagman]

Phil Costa musta needed about 100,000,000 practice snaps

Andre Gurode says hello

 

[Hardline]

I wanted John Michael Schmitz in the draft .

 

[SoCalBoy]

He doesn't have to do them all at once.

No he needs to do them all at once ****** it now drop down and give me a hundred thousand snaps.

 

[speedkilz88]

I wanted John Michael Schmitz in the draft .

His name is my name too!
Whenever I go out
The people always shout:

 

[CCBoy]

No he needs to do them all at once ****** it now drop down and give me a hundred thousand snaps.

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