07-14-2023, 12:41 PM
(07-14-2023, 11:30 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Running games are still important, as you say.
What's more important though is not being a run-heavy team when you have a strong(er) passing offense, but rather being efficient and effective when you do run.
Look at the Chiefs as a great example.
Chiefs were 25th in rushing attempts, but they were 8th in yards per attempt.
Since Andy Reid took over as HC in 2013, the Chiefs have had a Top 10 yards-per-attempt rushing attack seven times.
Bingo
As I've said before it's not returning to 1975 ram it down their throat with Earl Campbell stuff. It's being able to pick up those 3rd and 2 and 1/2 yards. It's being able to run in the redzone. It's breaking off a few 7 yard + runs in the game. Make the D respect the run.