08-04-2017, 01:40 PM
(08-02-2017, 06:39 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Good question about 2013...Was that Gruden's last year? I am surprised that we were 8th in rushing attempts because I got pretty sick of seeing low % passes on third and two. Groan.
There are lots of variables to a team's success in specific facets of their offense, such as the running game: division, playing surface at home, opponents, offensive line, weapons, etc. It is hard to say one specific thing that leads to a great rushing attack, but I will say that I am optimistic that this team's rush attack will be improved.
Why? Biggest reason I would say is that if teams put the so-called "8 in the box" or have safeties creeping up, that Dalton will torch them with AJ or Ross. I am also excited to play more two TE, two WR sets and let one of the TEs help block. Uzo, Kroft, and Eifert are seriously big guys...they should all be able to help block.
I think your right. On paper it sounds good anyways. We just have to see how it plays out. And yes, 2013 was Jay's last year, when we went 8-0 at home. We were also 12th in pass attempts that year, but we definitely had more success passing than running.
(08-04-2017, 12:48 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: 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!
IMO, this insistence on sticking with zone blocking scheme is another example of Paul's ego getting in the way of winning football. The other is when he sticks too long with his hand-selected pet projects. I agree on the power running, and think Hill was better suited to that.
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