(09-16-2024, 09:06 AM)ClemsonOrangeJaguar Wrote:

(09-16-2024, 08:39 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote: You guys act like the play call is such that only one guy can be targeted per play. That isn't how it works. Do you know how many times BTj was the first read and it wasn't there? I don't, so I'm not going to sit here and say "X player should be targeted Y times minimum" because that isn't how it works. If you'll open up the memory holes you'll remember that you guys were [BLEEP] up a storm about them overtargeting Agent Zero last year, so forcing the ball to a guy who isn't open isn't what you want either. You're just mad that the plays aren't working, and that's fine. But these "solutions" aren't solutions, they're just grousing.

Disagree. Prioritizing getting the best players the ball is exactly how it works at all levels of football. Each week the primary goal of a play caller is getting the best players the ball because the best players make the most plays. It really is that simple. If something prevents that (scheme/OL protection/QB not making accurate passes/right reads, ect) you got inherent problems to address. 

No one is saying to force the ball every play to the point of diminishing returns. 4 targets back-to-back games is inexcusable and shows there are inherent problems in the offense. There's a wide range of middle ground to found between 4 targets and forcing the ball to him every snap. The solution to an offense that struggles to score points is getting the ball to the guys that can score points... It's the coaches' job to figure out how.

Disagree all you want, the fact remains that none of us are sitting here knowing how many play calls were with BTj as the primary. The coach isn't on the sideline pushing X to throw to the primary receiver, the players have to execute. If BTj is primary on 5 passing routes, 2nd option of 6 more, and 3rd on 4 but gets 4 targets that's not on the coach. If he's the 3rd option and open but the line couldn't protect that long that's not on the coach or BTj, it's on the line (mostly) and QB (some). With this line usually there's little time to get to the 2nd option, it's first guy or get sacked/flushed and then it's schoolyard ball.

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