(09-28-2022, 12:57 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(04-09-2022, 12:51 PM)Caldrac Wrote: I still think we're over analyzing the WR position, now, granted, last year's group was pure dog [BLEEP] at times.

However, I still think this offense is TE centric in the passing game. I expect a lot of routes over the middle with the RPO. A lot of safety valve and dump off's to the RB's, etc.

The WR's in Pederson's system historically seem to be showcased as if he's playing a game of pool. And what I mean by that is it seems like Pederson specifically uses the running game, the TE position and RB position in the passing game with the intention of getting the offense within that 30 - 40 yard range from the redzone to start taking a shot with the WR position. "Call your pocket" so to speak. It's like, I hit the 5, 6 & 7 in a row (Run, TE catch, RB catch). Now, watch me crack this 8 from left to right (Deep shot to WR). He did it routinely in Philadelphia. I don't expect that to change.

Between Kirk, Jones & Jones and Shenault they might get a good group of production out of them overall. I just expect one of them to be a focal point each week with none of them truly separating themselves from the pack and being relied upon over and over again on a weekly basis. I know people don't want to hear that because of Kirk's contract. But, again, I can only go by what I have seen on film and on the stat sheet.

And, again. Historically? Pederson might as well be dressed up like the Nesquik Bunny because he's clearly big on sharing the wealth.

Wanted to revisit this statement of mine in bold in particular. It's been true so far in just three games. 

Kirk - 27 targets
Zay Jones - 24 targets
Marvin Jones - 18 targets
Engram - 15 targets
Etienne - 10 targets
Robinson - 7 targets
Agnew - 3 targets
Arnold - 1 targets

The biggest stat that jumps out to me on here is Engram with 15 targets and Arnold with just 1 target. In an offensive system that historically under Pederson you would tend to see higher volume at that position for the TE group. It's on the verge I think of coming up here soon in this offense. Pederson is playing this [BLEEP] very well and smart this year and not giving his opponents easy opportunities or looks to scheme against. 

Fun to watch so far. Shows how well versed Pederson is and how easy he's able to adjust with his personnel.

I expected TE to be accentuated more here too, but maybe Pederson is all about the personnel he has at his disposal? 

I saw a video by some fella (former NFL backup QB for a minute or two) breaking down some of the plays that the Jags were running, and on more than one occasion he said a play was typically designed to go to Tight Ends, but Pederson had it going to the faster Kirk instead.  Guess he likes scheming for Kirk better than for Engram.  Really, it looks like the team is doing a good job at finding mis-matches regardless.

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