The "Fire Zach" stuff is WEIRD

[Soonerpeace]

(12-04-2023, 12:33 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: Pretty amazing that one team had Joe burrow and the other had garoppolo. Only 3 more points per game for burrow? Shannahan had kittle and deebo. Zac had Higgins, Chase, Boyd and Mixon.

This year San Fran has more weapons where I would say our skill positions are more of a push, with the bengals having the better qb. A fair comparison would be this years 9ers vs last years bengals (due to bengals injuries this year).

You can keep trying to poke holes in my argument but at least come straight out and say what you want to say. What main point do you disagree with and why? What is the argument you are trying to make? At least come out and say it.

My main points are:
the offense in too predictable (as evidenced by our performances in the playoffs and against the browns and ravens recently). As evidenced by the lack of separation of our receivers. Etc.

Because the offense is too predictable it makes things easier on the defense , harder on our players, and burrow takes more hits.

We can fix things by fixing the run/pass balance and developing an effective running game, calling plays at the right time/sequence to keep the defense off balance. A more balanced attack creates more space in the run and pass game. An off balance game makes you predictable. It’s like you’re standing straight up instead of with bent knees and a solid base. You’re easy to knock over. Or a better analogy is you are standing still vs on the run.

We are capable of being successful with a more balanced approach as evidenced by the 9ers game.

We’ve won with Taylor, but he’s also got a stacked roster and mvp caliber qb. I give him credit for building that roster. But, I’m not so sure he’s elite in terms of designing plays and game plans. I see elite OCs and head coaches that have done more with a lot less skill. Patriots, chiefs, etc. Zac is 0/3 on burrow’s Super Bowl window so far. And that’s what matters more than anything. He’ll have less skill in the future so he’s really going to have to prove he’s a coach that can elevate his players and not drag them down and prevent them from reaching their potential. I’m undecided right now and hope to see him prove himself.

Comparing just the weapons is not the entire picture. I’m not proclaiming Zac to be Bill Walsh. But you have to admit both KC and SF better in the trenches. How does that factor? Joe has less time to throw and Zac can’t take advantage of our receivers often enough. The run game sucks so it makes us too one dimensional. And if SF & KC have better protection then their QB and OC have better opportunities. I’ve said the backup QB situation is on them all. The offensive line issues are pointing to Pollack more and more. Zac doesn’t have any more of a stacked roster than KC or SF. He’s better at WR but as you said it’s about a wash with SF and KC not quite as good. But like I said the trenches are every bit a part of the discussion of rosters and KC & SF better