As my age allows, I was reminiscing about the quick kick and what a weapon it can be in selected spots. I remember Ernie Koy being great at it. So my questions are, and I don't know the answers by the way
1- Who was the last Giant to do the quick kick?
2- Why has it totally disappeared from the pro game? If you can execute it, especially on a 3d down against the Bears before Hester hits the field or it can be effective especially with the wind at your back like in the 'Skins game.
Good questions, but you got me stumped. Not that it's all that hard as football history isn't my strong suit.
1 - Dave Brown in 1995 (he actually executed quite a few that season but I believe the Seattle game may have been hs final attempt).
2 - It's a sign of weakness ... that your offense is totally overwhelmed by the defense and you're scraping the bottom of the barrell. Now, I would say that it's a decent tactic if you're 3rd and very long AND have either a QB or RB who can execute one effectively. I truly believe that's why you just don't see them all that much. Brown was actually a very good quick-kick specialist which is why Dan Reeves used it often ... especially since the Giants' offense usually went nowhere with Brown undre center.
Hope that helps!
Peace!