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Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs
... and yet another that assumes our offense will be exactly as it is in the playoffs as it is now at week 4.  |
That can only be used to an extent though... sure, we expect the offense to improve, but I wouldn't expect a huge leap in productivity either, and that's probably fair.
Just for my own curiosity, I pulled up the Colts... 30th in offense in 2011, 10th last season. Point production each quarter of the season -- 22.75ppg, 17, 26.5, 23. Luck's yards -- 302, 299, 298, 194.5.
Not trying to cherry pick, there are tons of variables, there are probably examples showing the opposite, etc.... but, it's kind of what I'd expect. It's not that the Colts didn't improve, but their offense was what it was, like Alex Smith is who he is. I could be wrong, but I'd guess that offenses don't typically make huge improvements, mostly because there are so many variables -- who you play, injuries, play calling probably won't change dramatically, etc.
They could improve in certain areas, sure, but if they keep winning with this style of offense, it's just another reason they aren't going to make any big changes.