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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare
Between the 20's the Chiefs were elite, but in the redzone a great running game is necessary because of the shortened field. The passing game is at a disadvantage inside the redzone becauseof space limit makes it easier for the opposition to cut off routes.
You never want to make it more difficult for the Franchise QB to succeed, and last season's redzone offense was average in comparison what they had with Kareem it's an asset that shouldn't be taken for granted.
Though my reasoning for IOL and a feature RB is to protect the PMII investment. Anything to keep him relatively healthy through the season and not always depending on him to be Superman because doesn't have said option at his disposal. Kareem was a big part of the MNF comeback against the Broncos.
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well, in Andy Reid's style of offensive line play, we're never going to be great at straight ahead power running. It's not the type of offensive line skills he looks for. It's the price we pay for all the explosiveness between the 20's. All that trap, pull, misdirection stuff is designed to open big holes by forcing the defense to make mistakes. That closes down in short yardage and goal-line. I don't know about you, but while I find that frustrating, I think the trade-off is worth it.