re: For all the people that are complaining about the run game

question for the gurus out there:

It's called a run-pass option. Are the linemen just pass-blocking every down (to avoid penalties on passing plays), and the QB decides to hand off if he thinks it's good?

If that's the case, that could explain the weak push we're seeing. The O Line would just be trying to tie up their man, not pancake him. And if that's what is happening, we need a back that can see the hole and hit it hard, and get through the initial arm contact he'd encounter (and of course, know his assignments in the passing game). Helaire is getting tied up at the line, not breaking out clean.