Taylor Jacobs

[ChounsMan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

This would make 7 skill position players on the field at once, which is impossible. 3 WRs, 1 HB, 1 RB, 1 TE, and 1 QB. I think you'll usually see Gibbs keep an H-Back on the field, along with a TE, and typically only 2 WRs on the field. That's his smash-mouth style. I'd expect the WRs to be Moss & Patten, though if Jacobs has a good camp, maybe he can beat out Patten. Jacobs should get a good amount of play in 3-WR sets, but Gibbs generally likes a TE/HB/RB/2WR set over a HB/RB/3WR set.

I hear ya... I was thinking the TE was only going to be inserted on these plays as an addl blocker or decoy. With 3 WR's you get to stretch the D in depth, but with Portis in the backfield you have to keep the LB's honest.

Gibbs will need to experiment a bit with his formations this season if he's going to produce better offensive numbers. Last season the offense was too simplified & the defenses picked up it really quick & shut it down.