04-14-2022, 10:10 AM
(04-14-2022, 10:03 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: I also think running it out of shotgun keeps the defense off balance. They are expecting a pass in most cases and getting a run. Some of the most effective runs are when the defense doesn't see it coming.
It seemed like last year most of our runs came out of a heavy formation when the defense knew it was coming. I'd rather get away from that and keep the defense guessing more. With better blocking we should be able to do more play action out of heavy set though--making it a more effective formation with better blocking.
That said, I'd like to see more shotgun and hurry up with throws to the back and quick draws mixed in to keep the defense honest.
It introduces some ambiguity, yeah. There is also the constant threat of RPO's, which really put stress on those LBers.
More interesting stats. When Cincinnati ran a play in shotgun, they had the 4th best EPA per play in the league. When they ran a play from under center, that ranking dropped to 26th.
