What Cars Should Play What Football Positions?

Here’s why I chose what car for what position:

Offense

Quarterback: Rally-spec Porsche 911

You need someone just all-around capable for a QB, so a rally-equipped 911 seemed to be the right mix: fast, agile, rugged, without the bulk of most of the other players.

Fullback: Ford F-150

I just wanted something bulky and consistent here.

Halfback: Local Motors Rally Fighter

This position needs something fast and strong, I’m told. It’s hard to beat a Rally Fighter for those two things.

Center: Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen

This would be something a bit smaller than the guards, maybe a little quicker, too.

Wide Receiver: Jaguar E-Type

The Deadspin guys suggested something fast here “but also a little fragile.” I’m happy to find any reason to include and E-Type, even if it gets the part because of Lucas electrics.

Tight End: Soviet-era ZIL limousine

This may seem a weird choice, but it’s because the Deadspin crew called this position ideal for something “big, clunky, and flawed.” They also said it needed to be fast, but it could take a bit longer to get there. I think a ZIL fits all these criteria well.

Guard: Hummer H1

Bulky brute. That’s it.

Tackle: Ford Raptor

I figured here something tough but a little faster would probably be handy, as well as some good obstacle-plowing skills. A Raptor I think would work well.

Defense

Tackle: Lamborghini LM002

Fast, brutish, imposing, packs a punch — Lambo’s first SUV I think is a good fit here.

Defensive End: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

I thought fast and agile, with a bit of bulk, would serve well here. The Jeep seems a safe bet.

Middle Linebacker: Mahindra Thar

I know this may be a controversial choice, but this is like the Wrangler’s tougher brother. Not really fast, but I’ve seen these things exhibit an amazing ability to get through some really horrific terrain and past some serious obstacles. I think that’s important here – the Thar could get through (or over) the scrum of massive SUVs to get where the action is.

Outside Linebacker: Dartz Prombon

Aside from the size, bulk and power, the Dartz just feels like it should be some sort of crazy, overpaid football player. This is the one that would be the most likely to need bailing out before a game.

Cornerback: Lancia Delta Integrale

This position needs some real speed, but I don’t think it can be too fragile. So a Delta Integrale, designed for tough rallies, should have that combination of speed, agility, and endurance.

Safety: Pontiac GTO

The way Deadspin described these to me, it sounded just like a muscle car. Fast, but only really in straight lines. GTO is perfect.

Special Teams

Kicker: I think a Morgan 3-wheeler makes a lot of sense here. Kickers are like 2/7ths the size of most of the other players, and they really only have one important leg, so a 3-wheeler sort of makes sense.

Long Snapper: I’m almost positive this is a fish.

I know, of course, that plenty of you will have different ideas, which is why I’m providing a blank chart, right here, for you to make your own, better version! Remember, I’m sort of a football idiot, so I’m eager to see what you come up with. Here it is, if you want to go visual:

I’m curious to see what everyone’s ideas are here. Enjoy your nachos and beer and non-spherical ball games, everyone!

Contact the author at jason@jalopnik.com.