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The misconception that Jefferson does not open up the running game....
Posted on 11/13/11 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 11/13/11 at 11:06 pm
I've seen it thrown around on here that Jefferson doesn't improve the running game anymore than Lee and I think that is not the case, specifically if you look at our big rushing plays last night.
On many of the big rushes we had, defenders bit on Jefferson first. On one of the hand offs to Blue the defender had Blue in target and stuttered a bit to focus on Jefferson, that gave Blue enough time to make a cut and break it for about 13 yards or so.
Jefferson does open up the running attack. Maybe not every play, but thats impossible for any QB except the likes of a Cam Newton. If a single defender, whether it be a LB off the blitz or a DE getting off his block spends a split second on Jefferson, it gives one our talented backs a extra bit to make something happen.
If we didn't have as talented RBs maybe this wouldn't matter, but with our guys every inch matters and sometimes they'll make the defender play.
Just my thoughts.
On many of the big rushes we had, defenders bit on Jefferson first. On one of the hand offs to Blue the defender had Blue in target and stuttered a bit to focus on Jefferson, that gave Blue enough time to make a cut and break it for about 13 yards or so.
Jefferson does open up the running attack. Maybe not every play, but thats impossible for any QB except the likes of a Cam Newton. If a single defender, whether it be a LB off the blitz or a DE getting off his block spends a split second on Jefferson, it gives one our talented backs a extra bit to make something happen.
If we didn't have as talented RBs maybe this wouldn't matter, but with our guys every inch matters and sometimes they'll make the defender play.
Just my thoughts.
This post was edited on 11/13/11 at 11:07 pm
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Posted on 11/13/11 at 11:08 pm to filmmaker45
Normally, I would agree with you. With the play calling last night, I do not.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 11:25 pm to filmmaker45
It is not a misconception. JJ does not open up the running game!!!!!
Posted on 11/13/11 at 11:34 pm to filmmaker45
Seeing as they actually call runs to the outside when he's in the game, you'd be right, but it has almost nothing to do with JJ and more to do with the fact that they actually run to the outside in those situation.
With Lee in, Les and company are determined to run Ware up the middle 100 times a game even if he is averaging 1.5 yards per carry.
We also ran extremely well with Lee in last night, so I don't see where your misconception is coming into play.
Ford was averaging 5.8 ypc before JJ came into the fold. Since JJ's been back, he's averaged 5.6 ypc. There is no statistical difference.
Ware on the other hand average 4.1 ypc before JJ's return, and has since averaged 3.6 ypc.
Outside of Blue emerging, there has been no difference.
Ford is the main one to look at because he most commonly runs with JJ in the option game and his numbers haven't changed.
With Lee in, Les and company are determined to run Ware up the middle 100 times a game even if he is averaging 1.5 yards per carry.
We also ran extremely well with Lee in last night, so I don't see where your misconception is coming into play.
Ford was averaging 5.8 ypc before JJ came into the fold. Since JJ's been back, he's averaged 5.6 ypc. There is no statistical difference.
Ware on the other hand average 4.1 ypc before JJ's return, and has since averaged 3.6 ypc.
Outside of Blue emerging, there has been no difference.
Ford is the main one to look at because he most commonly runs with JJ in the option game and his numbers haven't changed.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 11:54 pm to filmmaker45
Lee looked pretty good running last night and with the option.
Posted on 11/14/11 at 4:13 am to filmmaker45
JJ DOES NOT open up the running game! Defenses don't respect the pass at all when he's in! They load the box! He holds the ball too long and doesn't make quick decisions
Posted on 11/14/11 at 6:06 am to filmmaker45
jefferson has pics of miles and sandusky in the shower,end of story.
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