ZT needs to change the offense right now

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(10-01-2019, 02:19 PM)Joelist Wrote: It all starts with the line - that is football 101.

The line blocks properly then the backs can gain yards and the receivers have time to get separation - I do agree though that our receivers are poor at getting separation and have been for years.

Pocket awareness requires an actual pocket (not one shaped like the letter M ) to matter - the vast majority of the time there is nowhere to slide to. This also affects throws because most QBs throw best when they can step into their throws which behind out line is almost a fantasy. Finley would be in the same boat as would Dolegala. The MNF announcers even noted the problem - our poor blocking means the QB cannot step into throws.

I do agree the play calls are bad. But I also think this personnel group is not able to execute more sophisticated stuff because of the poor line.

Blaming it all on the line is simplistic though. You know when teams blitz? When you are in obvious passing situations. Mixon ran for 4+ ypc.

Do that on 1st down, and all the sudden the defense can't blitz you as much. Then work screens in and play-action and keep them off guard.

The playcalling allows teams to blitz. Taylor calls plays like he's playing Madden and it doesn't work.