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What is it going to take for football to become run first again?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:33 pm
Two Super Bowls were lost due to OCs loving the pass way too much. Nothing is wrong with passing, but today's OCs seem to pass in situations where running the ball is the safest, soundest play. As a Bama fan I have seen my fair share of stupid OCs passing to defeat. Are any of the GMs and HCs ever going to realize that playing it safe with the run can get you wins?
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Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:35 pm to MontyFranklyn
quote:That'll never happen.
What is it going to take for football to become run first again? by MontyFranklyn
Though your OP question and your actual post are 2 entirely different points.
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:36 pm to MontyFranklyn
The two best QB's in the league this year were in the Superbowl. Both teams use running back by committee of no names.
So never as long as the rules are like they are now.
So never as long as the rules are like they are now.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:37 pm to MontyFranklyn
the rules favoring passing and lack of true talent at cb that can match up with wr's and the current rules means nfl will stay a passing league.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:38 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:Maybe 1 team did.
Both teams use running back by committee of no names
1 team has a current 2 time Pro Bowler who led the league in rushing TDs last season and was 2nd team All Pro.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:39 pm to MontyFranklyn
Football is a quarterback driven game these days. The team with the best quarterback usually wins
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:41 pm to MontyFranklyn
Yeah, that was REALLY bad play calling. I guess when you have Matt Ryan and Julio, you forget about common sense. Run the ball 3 straight times there and kick the winning FG. Falcons have to be so sick right now.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:41 pm to MontyFranklyn
I think it all has to do with RPO's. So long as rules allow for linemen to be downfield on passes, I don't think schemes will revert to pure huddle-called power runs.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:41 pm to shel311
You really think any running back on either of those rosters could go to another team and be a feature back with no real back up? They excel where they are but I don't think they could.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:43 pm to MontyFranklyn
A Cowboys/Titans Super Bowl
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:43 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:Yes.
You really think any running back on either of those rosters could go to another team and be a feature back with no real back up?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:46 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:Devonte Freeman could. It's probably obvious he's legit good.
You really think any running back on either of those rosters could go to another team and be a feature back with no real back up? They excel where they are but I don't think they could.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:46 pm to MontyFranklyn
situation
I bet ATL staff wishes they had called one more run play than they did.
Personally, I would have gone for it on 4th after the sack.
I and Bradshaw were in agreement when NE got the ball on the 9.
Brady is going to drive & score and the only question will be about the 2 point conversion. But he is going to slice and dice and get in the end zone for sure.
if you go for it on 4th and don't make it, Brady scores with enough time for you to mount your own drive.
I bet ATL staff wishes they had called one more run play than they did.
Personally, I would have gone for it on 4th after the sack.
I and Bradshaw were in agreement when NE got the ball on the 9.
Brady is going to drive & score and the only question will be about the 2 point conversion. But he is going to slice and dice and get in the end zone for sure.
if you go for it on 4th and don't make it, Brady scores with enough time for you to mount your own drive.
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:46 pm to CelticDog
quote:Which 4th down was that?
Personally, I would have gone for it on 4th after the sack.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:47 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Maybe Coleman but I'm not convinced. No way Freeman holds up on a Gurely or AP type workload. Only guy for New England that could possibly handle the workload is Blount but he's not explosive enough to be a stand alone back. He needs a guy like White to spell him and be more dynamic out of the back field.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:47 pm to shel311
quote:No way he's not trolling. He said the same dumb shite last night.
Which 4th down was that?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:50 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:In 2016, Gurley had 321 touches (rushing and receiving combined). In 2015, Freeman had 338 touches (rushing and receiving combined).
No way Freeman holds up on a Gurely or AP type workload.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:52 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:Why not? Just cause?
No way Freeman holds up on a Gurely or AP type workload
ETA: Freeman has had a TOTAL of 16 less carries than Gurley in the past 2 seasons combined.
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 12:52 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:55 pm to shel311
Total touches the past 2 seasons:
Gurley = 571
Freeman = 619
Gurley = 571
Freeman = 619
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