offensive changes...

[Mr. Laz]

1. Be aware that wiegmann isn't a power center and the running game needs to be of the sweep,trap and pulling variety.

2. goodbye Kris Wilson. He brings nothing to the offense that another player can't do better. Gonzo is a better tightend, Priest is a better runner and receiver out of the backfield. Bring in Grigsby for extra blocking or if he sucks then don't use a fullback ... just add another wide receiver or tightend.

3. Start calling 2 plays in the huddle ... 1 run play, 1 pass play. I've seen defenses with 9 players in the box. Croyle needs to go to the line of scrimmage and look at the defense .... then hand signal and/or call out which of the 2 plays should be run. At least this will not have us running into a brick wall.

4. offense 101 ..... run when they expect pass, pass when they expect run. This is the best thing we can do to help our offensive line.

5. offense 101 (part 2) when a defense stacks the box and SWING pass does NOT count as an effective counter measure. We must thrown the ball past the 9 men in the box to get the needed results.

6. offense 101 (part 3) Running the ball 35 times and throwing the ball 35 times in a game is still not a balances offense IF you don't add unpredictability into the equation. running the ball 35 times in a row and then throwing it 35 times in a row is meaningless. Running it on every 1st down or throwing it on every 3rd down and you might as well just tell the defense your plays before you run them.

7. Must improve stretching the defense .... stretch is sideline to sideline and vertically down the field on a consistant basis if we are going to start dictating to the defense instead of letting them dictate to us.

8. formations .... we also need to change personnel groups more to force the defense to adapt as well. 2 wideouts ... 3 wideouts ... 4 wideouts ... 5 wideouts. 3 tightends. It keeps the defenses guessing and can cause sloppy mistakes.

9. Stay aggressive ... if your offense plays scared, if your Quarterback plays scared then you have probably already lost.


Have a Good Day!

Laz

[Hydrae]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Herm keeps saying he thinks Niswanger's future is at center.

Since Welbourn hasn't done well in the power game and seems to have lost a lot since his last suspension, why not try moving Weigman to guard and put Niswanger at his natural position? You'll have 3 fairly mobile inside linemen and you can try to run some more pulling plays.

If Casey is considered too small for center I doubt he has enough beef for the guard position.

[RustShack]

Bowe is fast enough to get past CB's and S's. His body size and amazing catch ability is just a huge bonus. He had Champ Bailey beat on the sure TD pass, just if the pass was thrown 1/2 an inch shorter.

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by Laz

3. Start calling 2 plays in the huddle ... 1 run play, 1 pass play. I've seen defenses with 9 players in the box. Croyle needs to go to the line of scrimmage and look at the defense .... then hand signal and/or call out which of the 2 plays should be run.

This is too complicated for our young receivers.

[Calcountry]

Originally Posted by chasedude

I've noticed this for awhile too. Manning calls multiple audibles on the line with very good outcomes. I guess he's just better at reading the defense than the cronies we've had for the last few years.

It's not just reading the defense. He can drop a ball between 2 defenders and the Receiver doesn't even have to break stride to catch it. Almost like a handoff, and this is 25 yards down field.

Manning also carries out his playfakes as well as any QB in the NFL.

Remember Steve Deberg? Different style, but a killer playfake.

[go bo]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

and any time that Bowe is in single man coverage THROW HIM THE G-D D-MN BALL....

YES!!

MY MAN!!!

go bowe...

take some of the pressure off croyle, and help us score!!!!!1!

go bowe...

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by Hydrae

If Casey is considered too small for center I doubt he has enough beef for the guard position.

So I've heard. Casey is only 5 lbs less than Lilja the RG from Indy that everyone wants to make a priority to sign this offseason.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Pushead2

Thanks Coach, I am ready now....

then get in there and kick some ass!!

[CupidStunt]

Offensive changes?

Roaf unretires > McIntosh

McIntosh > Terry/Turley

Rosie O'Donnell > Casey Wiegmann

A trained monkey > Kris Wilson

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Micjones

Wilson can be effective if used properly.

He's masquerading as a FB, but he has a place in this offense. He's a resource. We just need to play to his strengths.

I agree, he did have some miscues last week...but who didnt???

He has good hands, decent speed, is big enough to body check LB's for passes & can outmuscle Safeties.

He's been COMPLETELY misused this year, the Indy game last year should be the blueprint for how to use him.