02-04-2020, 10:37 PM
(02-04-2020, 09:58 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: He didn’t get a new OC. Joe Brady was just the passing game coordinator. Steve Ensminger is the LSU OC, and he’s been there for years (OC since 2018).
Ed Orgeron straight up said the biggest reason for Burrow’s break out year was basically because he opened up the playbook and handed Joe the keys. You can only do that if you have a guy capable enough.
After playing with some modern styles of offense in 2018, LSU brought in an offensive assistant from the New Orleans Saints named Joe Brady. Working alongside offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, LSU moved to a spread offense that took advantage of their skill players, putting them in a position to succeed. Utilizing their running backs in the passing game, moving their receivers around to get favorable matchups, while using an uptick in play-action.
I have read this same exact or close to statement on several sites...they did not "hand Joe the playbook"....there was an entirely new system put in place, brought in by Brady from New Orleans...Again, I am not bashing Burrow...I just do not think that Burrow improved solely on his physical traits and overall abilities....I think that this system fit him perfectly and it was a perfect storm......For example, if it happens, let's look back on this and see how good of a year Tom Brady has if he leaves New England ( I don't think it will be very good and he will retire) It is called a "system" and any QB with some physical gifts will succeed in that system.
