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Originally Posted by milkman
This gimmick O is a solid old school design.
Spread the defense out, widen gaps to create bigger running lanes.
Michael Vick's inaccuracy and inconsistency is the fly in the ointment.
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I agree, and incidentally, I think the Chiefs are actually better suited to run the offense than the Eagles given the personnel.
ASmith is a much more accurate passer than Vick, and yet he can still run if needed.
Jamaal is a better RB than McCoy; McCoy is having a better year than him right now, but over his career Jamaal is rushing for over a yard more per carry than Shady. And that is with teams stacking the box.
Although Avery more resembles Jackson physically, Bowe's career production numbers are better than Jackson. Get Avery in space and he is devastating; just look at the Eagles game as an example.
Kelly's scheme is perfect for a horizontal offensive philosophy, and that is Reid's bread and butter. To really execute the game plan, however, you need a cerebral QB who doesn't turn the ball over--which is ASmith in spades.
Even the speed between the plays isn't really new; the Pats have been doing the same thing for several years now. You want prolific numbers for your QB? Run up to the line of scrimmage and run a lot of plays.
This isn't rocket science folks. And it isn't revolutionary.