Running the Ball - 10/05/20 11:06 PM
I was just thinking to myself about running the ball.
College and to a degree the NFL has gone to pass base offenses. I can not say it is a trend or a cycle.
I didn't look up stats. Although I am sure that they can be found. The 49'ers, Seattle, Ravens and now the Browns are teams that feature the run or have done so in the past.
Of course not all teams have the runners or the OL to be effective. But with all the 4 wide sets and spread concepts a run base offense seems like a throwback. Maybe even archaic.
But when you have the right tools. It seems like you can control the game.
It may not be all that effective when trailing by a lot.
However, time of possession, with long ball control drives that results in touchdowns. That can take the heart out of a defense.
The Browns OL and their runners did just that to the cowpokes. They really got after them. The cowpoke defense was demoralized. Yes Dak scored late. But we dropped three clear int's. There is a lot more risk of turnovers when you throw all over the yard. Looks cool and it's exciting to watch. But not the way to long term success.
Some teams like the "greatest show on turf." They were a scoring machine. But that is not all that easy to build. The Chief's are an offensive juggernaut.
But finding quarterbacks like Kurt Warner and Mahomes not an easy task. Plus when a quarterback is that good they take a huge part of the payroll.
Maybe it is easier to find linemen and runners. Use TE's and fullbacks. Spread the money throughout the roster.
I like this offense. It should be more efficient and less risky for turnovers.
It doesn't put it all the quarterback and receivers.
It helps the OL. Pass protection can be frustrating. Run blocking. Linemen love to run block.
Just some thoughts on a Monday after ripping the Boy's.
