Regarding the OP, to paraphrase: It wasn't that "people" wanted more deep shots.

This is a classic Straw Man fallacy

People were calling out how we stopped running routes with Engram and Zay and Kirk that were crossing the middle of the field. We were also recognizing that the dive rushes on 1st down always put us behind the sticks.

We were much more dynamic in 2022, in 2023, we stopped doing those things that made us successful. The Mods said it was because of the O-Line. Some posters disagreed. And the trolls blamed Trevor Lawrence.

That's the gist of 2023. We regressed in 2023. We went away from what made us good in 2022. It was obvious to some that the 2023 offensive scheme, game plan, and play calling wasn't the same as it was in 2022. It's just the fact that we got worse in 2023 than we were in 2022. Why that is? Well. Apparently I was wrong. I thought it was because of the OC.

But clearly now in 2024 we can all see it's because of Doug. I guess I was wrong. I'm assuming since you recognized the regression you see that the coaching staff has to go.

Great analysis, NYC!!!!

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