Great News! (Bernard ready for camp)

[SunsetBengal]

(08-04-2017, 08:03 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I remember hearing Lapham some time ago say something to the effect of the offensive line needs to stop always doing slide-blocking schemes.  He said "Let them just line up and plow the guy in front of them".  He mentioned that you never really get the firm footing on slides and the idea is to create a cut-back lane but it never seems to work in short yardage.  

For him to openly question the blocking scheme, at least for short yardage, made me really wonder why they stick to it?

I don't get it either.  Alexander has been attempting to replicate a zone blocking scheme for years now.  That sort of scheme, using more athletic, agile OLmen, was perfected and executed to perfection by San Francisco in the latter half of their 'Dynasty" years, as well as Denver in the late 90' and 00s.  After years of trying, it's more than evident that Alexander either can't find the right personnel to execute this scheme, or he is not nearly as good at teaching technique as some like to think he is.

You make a great point about our rushing offense's failings in critical short yardage situations.  If you ask me, the solution is simple.  Bring in straight ahead maulers for the interior 3, and turn them loose.  Let your Tackles worry about being athletic and getting downfield, those RBs will find them.

Bring back the Power attack!