Cali512
10-05-2012, 12:07 AM
One thing i cant stand, is how we use, or dont use, Fred + Spiller together.
Here are 3 ways to make our running game 10X more explosive
1. You should have Fred and Spiller together, 85% of the time. They should always be either in the backfield, or split out wide when each is on the field. There is no reason one should be on the sideline when the other is, unless there resting. When they break the huddle, they never can change there personal in time. They never know whos gonna come out as the RB. By the time we break the huddle and they see who lines up at WR/RB, they wont have time for personal changes if needed. Or to prepare.
2. Use the Quick count. The best way to have a great running game is by doing the quick count. It keeps the D un organized, and catches them outa position. Something we should do consistantly non stop in a drive
2. FAKE PLAYS TO FRED/SPILLER AND HAND IT TO THE OTHER! The best way to open up the game with 2 great RBs, do a misdirection, have them both as the Wildcat. Im sure Fred and Spiller can throw as much and more efficiently than Brad Smith has the past few years. We have 2 great players, use them. We needa do a lot of those fake screen one way, then passing a screen the opposite, especially with Fred and Spiller being both of those players. The D would over pursue one of them and would allow a big gain
3. Use the hurry up offense. Keep the D tired, run the ball on them non stop. Hurry up, run, Hurry up, run. Screen to Spiller, then misdirection, etc etc.
STAY AWAY FROM THE SPREAD
We should be a west coast team!
West Coast is a horizontal pass scheme, which is good for a QB who can throw from 30 YDs and under with pin point accuracy at times. It works well with Fitzs strengths and weaknesses, and is largely set for players who can run after catch (Stevie, Jones, Graham, FJ, CJ, Dickerson). A smart QB like Fitz should love this offense which allows him to use all his weapons and allows him to spread the ball around. The typical west coast offense would be Fitz under center, with a RB behind him, along with a back to the left. The WC offence utilizes the HB, which we have in Dickerson, and is a quick, 3-5 step timing offence. Is perfect with a young fast OL, which we have, and needs some one who can stretch the field (Graham). The fact that we havent tried to do this already is crazy! Its so obvious and is perfect, especially from QB all the way to our HB, its perfect
3 things about Fitz
1. He needs 1-2 designed runs to get his head into the game and motivated. I have no idea why. but ever since the first game, hes recognized it and has done this quite obviously each game. Whatever works i guess, but it worries me about his mentality
2. He doesnt step up into the pocket, which is why quick passes are important. He doesnt have instinct like other QBs. If his first 3 reads are gone. He is useless. He is a smart QB, but that doesnt help you when its just instinct. But as I was saying, he doesnt step up, which is exactly why he cant hit deep passes. He puts no leg strength into his passes, he uses his arm way to much. He will either learn or wont, i dont buy that its to late to learn. Hes not a major vet thats played in hundreds of games. Hes still a QB trying to find his nitch so he will figure this out, but it may be to late when he does
3. He does not get rattled, but he does get careless. When he throws an Int he tries to get a big play to erase the mess up. Its different than sulking, but its why it seems like instead of throwing short passes like most QBs do after they have a bad start, he tries to force more passes, and just racks up more INTs.
Stevie, Graham, Jones, Chandler, and Dickerson
These should be our only WRs. We need no other passing weapons unless we stick with the pathetic spread O we do. On hail marrys, Chandler, Stevie, Jones, Graham, and Jackson should be our WRs. Maybe Dickerson too. But those should be the WRs if we would do the WCO.
Stevie NEEDS TO BE INVOLVED MORE! No matter what you say, hes our number one passing weapon. He should be the base of our passing attack. Its amazing how out of all the players, he has the least designated plays toward. Dickerson, Graham, Jones, Jackson, and Spiller all have more designated set plays than Johnson. He is an amazing route runner, and can make defenders miss after he gets the ball. We needa find some ways to get him open, and the WCO would work towards doing so
Defense
Blend the 3-4 and 4-3!
Mix it up! We have a lot of multi dimentional Defensive lineman and LBs. You know what would get to Brady? Mario lining up at RDE, then LDE, then maybe 3-4 ILB? Or maybe DT with Dareus and Williams around him with Anderson and Kelsay as OLBs? Mix it up! We needa run some 4-3 prowl. Let everyone stand up, pre snap, except Mario, then blitz and let Mario run a stunt toward the middle. The DL is based on power. We should have a major push on 3/4ths of the D and Anderson who can wiggle his way to the QB. We needa give them advantages. When a OL cant block they run screens. When a DL isnt getting pressure, blitz, and use ways to let them use there advantages. Like with what i said with the Prowl stunts. YOU SHOULD RUN AS MANY FORMATIONS AS YOUR D IS FIT TOWARD RUNNING! I have no idea why you dont mix up Defensive formations like crazy, especially when the D is 90% the same as the 3-4 D we had last year. Its so simple to put Mario, and Anderson at OLB, Dareus, Williams, and Carrington at DL. Just to mix it up and cause different things for the O to look for.
Here are 3 ways to make our running game 10X more explosive
1. You should have Fred and Spiller together, 85% of the time. They should always be either in the backfield, or split out wide when each is on the field. There is no reason one should be on the sideline when the other is, unless there resting. When they break the huddle, they never can change there personal in time. They never know whos gonna come out as the RB. By the time we break the huddle and they see who lines up at WR/RB, they wont have time for personal changes if needed. Or to prepare.
2. Use the Quick count. The best way to have a great running game is by doing the quick count. It keeps the D un organized, and catches them outa position. Something we should do consistantly non stop in a drive
2. FAKE PLAYS TO FRED/SPILLER AND HAND IT TO THE OTHER! The best way to open up the game with 2 great RBs, do a misdirection, have them both as the Wildcat. Im sure Fred and Spiller can throw as much and more efficiently than Brad Smith has the past few years. We have 2 great players, use them. We needa do a lot of those fake screen one way, then passing a screen the opposite, especially with Fred and Spiller being both of those players. The D would over pursue one of them and would allow a big gain
3. Use the hurry up offense. Keep the D tired, run the ball on them non stop. Hurry up, run, Hurry up, run. Screen to Spiller, then misdirection, etc etc.
STAY AWAY FROM THE SPREAD
We should be a west coast team!
West Coast is a horizontal pass scheme, which is good for a QB who can throw from 30 YDs and under with pin point accuracy at times. It works well with Fitzs strengths and weaknesses, and is largely set for players who can run after catch (Stevie, Jones, Graham, FJ, CJ, Dickerson). A smart QB like Fitz should love this offense which allows him to use all his weapons and allows him to spread the ball around. The typical west coast offense would be Fitz under center, with a RB behind him, along with a back to the left. The WC offence utilizes the HB, which we have in Dickerson, and is a quick, 3-5 step timing offence. Is perfect with a young fast OL, which we have, and needs some one who can stretch the field (Graham). The fact that we havent tried to do this already is crazy! Its so obvious and is perfect, especially from QB all the way to our HB, its perfect
3 things about Fitz
1. He needs 1-2 designed runs to get his head into the game and motivated. I have no idea why. but ever since the first game, hes recognized it and has done this quite obviously each game. Whatever works i guess, but it worries me about his mentality
2. He doesnt step up into the pocket, which is why quick passes are important. He doesnt have instinct like other QBs. If his first 3 reads are gone. He is useless. He is a smart QB, but that doesnt help you when its just instinct. But as I was saying, he doesnt step up, which is exactly why he cant hit deep passes. He puts no leg strength into his passes, he uses his arm way to much. He will either learn or wont, i dont buy that its to late to learn. Hes not a major vet thats played in hundreds of games. Hes still a QB trying to find his nitch so he will figure this out, but it may be to late when he does
3. He does not get rattled, but he does get careless. When he throws an Int he tries to get a big play to erase the mess up. Its different than sulking, but its why it seems like instead of throwing short passes like most QBs do after they have a bad start, he tries to force more passes, and just racks up more INTs.
Stevie, Graham, Jones, Chandler, and Dickerson
These should be our only WRs. We need no other passing weapons unless we stick with the pathetic spread O we do. On hail marrys, Chandler, Stevie, Jones, Graham, and Jackson should be our WRs. Maybe Dickerson too. But those should be the WRs if we would do the WCO.
Stevie NEEDS TO BE INVOLVED MORE! No matter what you say, hes our number one passing weapon. He should be the base of our passing attack. Its amazing how out of all the players, he has the least designated plays toward. Dickerson, Graham, Jones, Jackson, and Spiller all have more designated set plays than Johnson. He is an amazing route runner, and can make defenders miss after he gets the ball. We needa find some ways to get him open, and the WCO would work towards doing so
Defense
Blend the 3-4 and 4-3!
Mix it up! We have a lot of multi dimentional Defensive lineman and LBs. You know what would get to Brady? Mario lining up at RDE, then LDE, then maybe 3-4 ILB? Or maybe DT with Dareus and Williams around him with Anderson and Kelsay as OLBs? Mix it up! We needa run some 4-3 prowl. Let everyone stand up, pre snap, except Mario, then blitz and let Mario run a stunt toward the middle. The DL is based on power. We should have a major push on 3/4ths of the D and Anderson who can wiggle his way to the QB. We needa give them advantages. When a OL cant block they run screens. When a DL isnt getting pressure, blitz, and use ways to let them use there advantages. Like with what i said with the Prowl stunts. YOU SHOULD RUN AS MANY FORMATIONS AS YOUR D IS FIT TOWARD RUNNING! I have no idea why you dont mix up Defensive formations like crazy, especially when the D is 90% the same as the 3-4 D we had last year. Its so simple to put Mario, and Anderson at OLB, Dareus, Williams, and Carrington at DL. Just to mix it up and cause different things for the O to look for.