Yup, but I believe a lot of it has to do with the absence of Charles. Charles is a dual threat--opponents can't key on the run with him. Ware has shown he can be a reliable dual threat, but teams seem to anticipate his runs more. I don't know if it's formations or motion, but something is different...and I think other teams are able to key on the running more with Ware. Heck, if it were not for his yards after contact....Ware's rushing stats would be less impressive.
As others have said, Andy gives up on the run too early...but on the other hand, if 3-and-outs via run-run-pass-punt gives the ball back too often and your D can't get stops, you are screwed too. Right now, our gimpy D can't get pressure, and can't cover on 3rd-and-long. If the D could get healthy, I think that would help a lot.
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