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Originally Posted by SharkSandwich
Yeah, the running game wasn't working (when has it this season? Detroit). But when you lose by 4 points with that pass-run balance, and 5 picks, like we had you don't need to be moving big chunks. You just need to be doing bits so they aren't all over the pass and so you aren't owning yourself in the field position, IE turnover, battle.
I like the HB screens. We should use them more often. And I'm sick of the old "run it up the middle into the pile of linemen in your own backfield" call.
Turner needs to call more outside runs.
Forte needs to look for cutback lanes more, and run off the edge of the pile instead of into it (and the non-existent hole).
There's a lot of problems with this team. The biggest is the coaching staff.
When did we move the ball best last night? On the last drive, right? IE. When we're in hurry up Offense, with Jay no doubt making the calls, and Turner unable to **** things up.
This is pretty spot on. Turner does a horrible job balancing plays and adjusting as a play caller. His contract expires this year. I can't see him being back.
They also looked great with the no-huddle on the drive that ended with the first pick.
I'm still giving little blame to Forte for the running game. Plays that exacerbate the o-lines problems instead of hiding them. The poor blocking and predictability of the runs is much more to blame.
I think Williams needs to be moved over to the left side soon. Just for a full evaluation on if he is the LT of the future or if they need a full line blow-up.