(09-16-2024, 09:20 AM)flsprtsgod Wrote:

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

The bold is the primary issue. Correct, we don't know how many times he was the first read. All we know is he wasn't the first read/primary target enough otherwise he would have more targets than 8 total in 2 games. That is on the coaches/play calling. I do agree pass pro is a core issue with getting the ball to Thomas. It all works together, some parts more or less of course, but we do know by the target data one part not working well is the coaches making BT a priority, or the scheme is inadequate in getting the first read open. You really don't think the coaches can manufacture more than 4 targets a game to their number 1 WR?

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