(04-19-2018, 10:43 AM)JackCity Wrote:

(04-19-2018, 10:33 AM)Bullseye Wrote: Not always.  Depending on down, distance and matchups, they may or may not.

I think back to the 1990s Dallas teams, when they lined up in 21, they killed teams passing the ball when defenses put 8 in the box to stop Emmitt Smith.

I think back to the Manning era Colts teams that would line up in 12 personnel that would defy teams to line up 8 in the box.

Of course, now I realize I'm talking about teams with all time great QBs and WRs.

I do think your two TE formation with Ys that can actually create mismatches by winning their pass routes would help some.

But it goes back to a thread I made a few months back about getting that extra half yard. Either we have to draft OLs that are so dominant in run blocking, it won't matter if teams put an 8th guy in the box, or get guys that can win in the passing game so often that teams are forced to keep that 8th man out of the box on occasion.

Of that second option, I think a guy who can get behind a defense on a regular basis is the best option.  That is usually done by a WR.

Chark consistently gets behind defenses.

Most of the time. I know Dick Le Beau always had some weird formations and set ups Vs heavy boxes with his 3-4.  

Agree. Every running game YPC goes down Vs heavy boxes so the key is to have a line that will at least "keep us on track" and covert those tough 2-3 yards. Last year we managed to do that very effectively despite poor guard play. 

This year we have to be able to say : We will keep grinding out Vs those 8 men boxes or we are gonna exploit you with our deep threats and TEs. Pick your poison.  

Chark could be that guy. Not a big fan of him overall but yeah he'd be that guy to scare teams with his speed.

Now do I think Chark is Julio Jones?  No.

He's not the dominant, T.O. type who can beat a CB with power, speed, and route running.

I see him more as a cross between James Lofton (build wise) and Willie Gault style wise-not too much of a route runner...just on fly routes outside.

But I think what he might bring to us would be enough to make a difference.  I don't see him as a likely pick for this team, so much of this discussion is moot.

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