My Theory as to our Offensive Ineptitude

[Essex Johnson]

(09-19-2022, 09:49 AM)PhilHos Wrote: We all know the offensive line is out of sync and that's due to the fact that they had no preseason time to gel. I would submit to you that in addition to the OL being out of sync with each other, they are also out of sync with the QB. Every QB has their way of pocket maneuvering in accordance to how the OL is blocking. With the new starters on the OL, they don't yet have an instinctual feel for how Burrow likes to move in the pocket. In addition, Joe is not yet accustomed to how the new OLmen are blocking their men. This is evident in how many times Burrow tries to escape the pocket only to run into a defender. Yesterday, was better as he was able to escape the pocket and pick up some positive yards.

Now, I'm no football guru, but it's my theory that Zac and Callahan are trying to "help" the OL by calling so many rushing plays on 1st and 2nd downs. If true, I think this is doing the opposite of helping. This is just making it take longer for the OL to get in sync with the QB. I don't know the specific stats, but it seems that our offense has played better in the 2nd half of both games and I think it's because we do more passing kinda forcing the OL and QB to get on the same page quicker.

Your thoughts (beyond the "Zac and/or Pollack sucks and/or needs fired")?

Rephrase i understand what you are thinking but I disagree with the offensive line and preseason, these guys are not rookies plus some would have been so limited they would not played little.  Plus the type of schemes and players they see in preseason is nothing like regular season.  The play of the line is way beyond out of sync 2 full games in.

Burrow and the Oline have worked together since late spring in some manner and on a daily basis for the past 6 weeks.  (him being out probably did hurt some though I would agree on that)

As for play calling, Sunday on 1st down we attempted to pass 5 times vs. run 4 times ... We actually started the game on our 1st two series with passes...  We throw the ball 36 times if you count sacks 42 times vs 25 running plays not out of the ordinary especially falling behind 14 to 3 early.