09-29-2014, 11:18 AM
My observation about the offense is that it does well when it has options open, which I think is reflected by Hulk's stats and the inability to run the ball when it needed to burn clock. When it can throw a bunch of different stuff at the defense -- potential zone-read runs, Hogan mobility, passing threats, etc. -- it's effective at moving the ball. In situations in which options are constricted -- 3rd and long, when you must pass; 2:30 left up seven, when you want to run; the redzone, when spaces are compressed -- the weaknesses of personnel down the spine of the team (i.e. OL, QB, RB) become apparent.
That may be why the team looks superficially effective but brittle. It may be that the team should use more spread concepts to test the edges, where the team looks much stronger. Perhaps there should be more pistol and more shotgun with QB run/pass options to compensate. That's what I would consider, theoretically. Of course, such a wholesale change schematically is like turning a battleship. If we started now we might be ready by 2015 to run it effectively.
That may be why the team looks superficially effective but brittle. It may be that the team should use more spread concepts to test the edges, where the team looks much stronger. Perhaps there should be more pistol and more shotgun with QB run/pass options to compensate. That's what I would consider, theoretically. Of course, such a wholesale change schematically is like turning a battleship. If we started now we might be ready by 2015 to run it effectively.