Seriously.
In the first place, the quarterback rarely touches anything but the center's hands. In the second place a long-snapper is involved in about 25% of plays, not just the "shotgun formation." Free kicks don't involve a center at all.
So, apparently, the reason you think soccer is so wonderful is because you don't know anything about a real sport.
I’ve forgotten more things about American Football than you remember.
Maybe it’s just possible to like both sports.