The quick kick

[dasher]

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.

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[MightyGiants]

Good questions, but you got me stumped.  Not that it's all that hard as football history isn't my strong suit.

[kartanoman]

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!