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The only way the shotgun works as a run threat is with a credible passing threat at QB.  I too noticed more shotgun, zone running schemes that spread the field, even with extra OL.  Love is great at finding creases, making guys miss, and using his acceleration to get away from tacklers.

The next step is developing a credible downfield passing game that utilizes the TEs and WRs.

Correct, and I think we took some small steps in that direction last night. If Costello can reliably hit the open receiver, which he did a few times last night, it will really help. He didn't pass for tons of yards, but he moved the chains, which is what we need.

[Goose]

The only way the shotgun works as a run threat is with a credible passing threat at QB.  I too noticed more shotgun, zone running schemes that spread the field, even with extra OL.  Love is great at finding creases, making guys miss, and using his acceleration to get away from tacklers.

The next step is developing a credible downfield passing game that utilizes the TEs and WRs.

Correct, and I think we took some small steps in that direction last night. If Costello can reliably hit the open receiver, which he did a few times last night, it will really help. He didn't pass for tons of yards, but he moved the chains, which is what we need.