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RobH4413 · 09-28-2009, 05:47 PM

From my limited, but not entirely ignorant, offensive knowledge here are a few things I believe can be done with the current personnel.

1) Bring back the WR screen.

Those of you who are familiar with me on this board know I favor this play. There's a reason. It works.

Santana Moss and ARE are absolutely the perfect kind of receivers to run this play. Even Cooley runs it extremely well. It's a perfect play to add an extra element to the offense. It's a low risk, potentially high yielding play that is proven with the players we have on the roster. They don't take long to develop, and you can add an extra element to defend. Running fake screens can open up doors elsewhere.

2) Encourage Campbell and his receivers to improvise.

We have seen Campbell in the past ad lib plays when things fall apart and he has proven to be effective, especially in the red zone. He needs to use his feet more, bootleg out, call some audibles, scramble. Receivers need to become aware when the play breaks down and get open for Campbell.

Side note: Our route running has been pathetic. It's like when our receivers know they aren't getting the ball they run half speed routes. I'm calling out Stan Hixon for this one. Selling your route, even when your not getting the ball, is crucial in dictating what the defense will do....

3) Stop running trick plays

Like seriously. Just stop. When you run the HB pass every other series, it stops becoming a trick play. It becomes a bad offense. We need settle down on offense. I feel like Zorn isn't sure what the strengths of this team are, so he's putting a little here, a little there... and has not committed to anything. Part of gaining an identity as a team, is to establish that identity. Dictate the tempo on offense. Obviously, either said than done, but I'm sick of wasting drives on these cute little trick plays. They aren't working... use them sparingly.

4) Mike Sellers

4th and 1. Give him the ball. 3rd and 2. Give him the ball. He needs more touches on the ground. The man can get those yards. I don't know why we haven't been utilizing him. Plus it's a great way to set up a stupid play action dump in short yardage. Just saying.

09-28-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: 5 Things Jim Zorn Should Change Right Now From my limited, but not entirely ignorant, offensive knowledge here are a few things I believe can be done with the current personnel. 1) Bring back the WR screen. Those of you who are familiar with me on this board know I favor this play. There's a reason. It works. Santana Moss and ARE are absolutely the perfect kind of receivers to run this play. Even Cooley runs it extremely well. It's a perfect play to add an extra element to the offense. It's a low risk, potentially high yielding play that is proven with the players we have on the roster. They don't take long to develop, and you can add an extra element to defend. Running fake screens can open up doors elsewhere. 2) Encourage Campbell and his receivers to improvise. We have seen Campbell in the past ad lib plays when things fall apart and he has proven to be effective, especially in the red zone. He needs to use his feet more, bootleg out, call some audibles, scramble. Receivers need to become aware when the play breaks down and get open for Campbell. Side note: Our route running has been pathetic. It's like when our receivers know they aren't getting the ball they run half speed routes. I'm calling out Stan Hixon for this one. Selling your route, even when your not getting the ball, is crucial in dictating what the defense will do.... 3) Stop running trick plays Like seriously. Just stop. When you run the HB pass every other series, it stops becoming a trick play. It becomes a bad offense. We need settle down on offense. I feel like Zorn isn't sure what the strengths of this team are, so he's putting a little here, a little there... and has not committed to anything. Part of gaining an identity as a team, is to establish that identity. Dictate the tempo on offense. Obviously, either said than done, but I'm sick of wasting drives on these cute little trick plays. They aren't working... use them sparingly. 4) Mike Sellers 4th and 1. Give him the ball. 3rd and 2. Give him the ball. He needs more touches on the ground. The man can get those yards. I don't know why we haven't been utilizing him. Plus it's a great way to set up a stupid play action dump in short yardage. Just saying. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!