YardRat
06-24-2012, 12:36 PM
http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2012/6/24/3114399/mark-anderson-stevie-johnson-buffalo-bills-minicamp
When Gailey began fitting his offense around performing personnel in the early portions of the 2010 season, he molded his passing offense to Johnson's style. Rather than tell his receivers to run a specific route, Gailey mandates that his receivers be in a specific spot at a particular time, allowing the creative types like Johnson to get there in whatever fashion they see fit. That allows the passing attack to maintain a sense of timing and rhythm without limiting Johnson's ability to create separation with his natural talents.
Anderson, apparently, rushes the passer in much the same way. Reporters on scene to witness him working this spring have noted his quick feet, explosion and sudden changes in tempo while he's been working against tackles, breaking down a blocker in much the same way Johnson can break down a cover corner. But just like Johnson still has responsibilities - he's not simply winging it out there - so, too, does Anderson still need to freelance within the context of the system that defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt is implementing. It hasn't been a problem thus far, per Gailey.
When Gailey began fitting his offense around performing personnel in the early portions of the 2010 season, he molded his passing offense to Johnson's style. Rather than tell his receivers to run a specific route, Gailey mandates that his receivers be in a specific spot at a particular time, allowing the creative types like Johnson to get there in whatever fashion they see fit. That allows the passing attack to maintain a sense of timing and rhythm without limiting Johnson's ability to create separation with his natural talents.
Anderson, apparently, rushes the passer in much the same way. Reporters on scene to witness him working this spring have noted his quick feet, explosion and sudden changes in tempo while he's been working against tackles, breaking down a blocker in much the same way Johnson can break down a cover corner. But just like Johnson still has responsibilities - he's not simply winging it out there - so, too, does Anderson still need to freelance within the context of the system that defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt is implementing. It hasn't been a problem thus far, per Gailey.