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Originally Posted by AdolfOliverBush
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't running the ball between the tackles essentially doing the opponent a favor if they're only using 2 or 3 linemen? Given CEH's skill set and the subpar IOL, runs to the outside seem to make much more sense. Not every time of course, but the majority of the time.
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Running outside, trying to stretch the field, is VERY difficult to do against 7 and 8 defensive backs because they are already covering the short boundary.
Running to the edge is generally about the OL dragging the defense to the edge and getting a hat on them. With the way the Patriots were playing defense, there was already a guy (and sometimes two) other there waiting for the play. That's why the screen game was limited as well.
As for CEH, I know people haven't seen it yet, but CEH was one of the best interior runners in the nation last year. He's actually VERY good between the tackles. I just don't think the unit is clicking yet.