11-02-2022, 12:21 PM
(11-02-2022, 09:57 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: Gio Bernard was the better fit at running back for this offense. Zac should have known this 2 years ago but he didn't have a clear vision for our identity on offense. I think we should utilize quicker backs that can catch and block. Use these players out of shotgun and run out of shotgun 30-40% of the time to keep the defense guessing. We should be able to draft and develop the backs and then let them walk in FA so we can spend money elsewhere.
Utilize more crossing routes, shallow crosses, slants, etc.
This offense includes a lot of plays and formations that just don't work with our personnel. This offense lacks a clear vision. Zac needs a clearer vision for this offense and to scheme up some innovative/successful plays that cater to our players' strengths.
Our 3 WR set in shotgun is our base offense. Sprinkle in some more formations to complement that. I wonder if pistol would be an effective formation as well.
Most offenses in the league have several route combinations designed to get specific wideouts open. I don't see any of that. We just line up and play a very vanilla/simple offense and expect our skill players to win with skill. Scheme these guys open and spread the ball around.
Some good examples of teams that do this and have a definite identity on offense are the 9ers and the Chiefs. They formed an identity and have several plays to get their guys going and drives started.
The Bengals are way too predictable because they are not continually evolving on offense. They run the same plays no matter who we are playing. They should be coming up with new plays on a weekly basis. They should adjust their gameplan based on who we are playing as well. Attack the weakness of the defense. Pretty simple stuff.
Gio is a good running back for any offense. He is powerful, he's short, he's quick, he gets lost in the pile and runs with all his leverage low to the ground. Sound like anybody else on the team this year, maybe with the name Perrine?
