(10-01-2024, 10:45 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(10-01-2024, 10:35 AM)Cleatwood Wrote: https://twitter.com/HashTaguars/status/1...1007222043

Been saying it for over a year. This is just a snippet from the article but I can't read the full one on ESPN which is linked below:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_...fs-trouble

They mixed in a bit of quick stuff last week compared to weeks 1-3.

I'd wager that trend continues, but the league mostly figure out Pederson's scheme. It's tired at this point.

Kirk still gets open on the deep cross and BTJ is special enough to beat the guy covering him frequently, so until they get Engram back, that's all they've got in the passing game. They need to get the run cooking and stick with it  + utilize the screens and quick hitters about 20% more than they are now. 

The run game is tricky to figure out though because some of the successful runs are not by design and the more crucial drives are being often hindered by unsuccessful first down runs. Navigating how to utilize the good YPC is going to require some smart adjustments in the run calls IMO. Fingers crossed they are seeing that tape the same way I/we are.

Yes. This is true. I was saying it after week one and week two. They were going to have to figure out a way to incorporate what worked in 22' and 23' and meld it into their new concepts in 24'.

The running game is spotty, but, it's been better than I expected. They called a good screen play to Etienne in Houston. I want to see a little bit more of that, but mixed up a bit personnel wise. 

Would like to see Strange in on one at home this Sunday. Especially with how quick the clots LB's play downfield. There's a big money play there to be had in my opinion if they can time it and see it coming on film. 

The short yardage running game was better on the road in BUF, despite the limited plays we saw, I felt earlier on they were doing good with the bigger formations and they were using the TE position more to help run WAM plays in the middle or at least seal the edges so backside pursuits could leak through.

It's a process. They were 2 or 3 big opportunities away in Houston from having everybody singing everybody's praises from the coaching staff down to the play caller. We're almost there I think.

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