Quote:I really don't see it as a running game issue; not being the root cause or primary problem, anyway. I'm a Bama guy, so I've been watching Yeldon for a few years (lol). He's doing in the NFL exactly what he did in college. A lot of dancing for holes and space when it's not created by the line. Difference is, everyone is bigger and better. I do feel like I'm watching some talent and great effort when he runs, though he has some learning to do in the NFL. Some of his excessive dancing around ends up getting a few extra yards, but more often than not, it's not doing anything.

 

The line has been better this year. The run game has been better (at times). I do believe he and Denard can make a good tandem. Line has a little more work to do, as does the run game. Receivers have to limit the drops (didn't feel like I saw too many blatant ones today, though perhaps I missed them). The quarterback has to continue improving his decision-making. And the play-calling must continue to be a bit creative/diverse. 

 

Call me crazy, but I don't see a consistent, single issue on the offense that could be labeled as THE problem. I still see some improvement across the board in all aspects, definitely not a single point I would hardly stretch to call a strength (and that's not good...), and most certainly work to be done all around, but the running game being THE primary issue? 

 

Eh. No passing threat makes it hard to run. No run threat makes it hard to pass. We've seen talent, even potential, in all regards. I really think it's a consistency issue in all aspects. A very, very significant consistency issue. 

Yeldon dances too much for my liking, but i'm not sure that its entirely him. There hasn't "appeared" to be a lot of holes. And there's runs he's gotten more due to his moves. Overall, I think it balances out. 

 

IMO, the problem is still the same...teams aren't afraid of getting beat by our passing game. Part of that is the QB, part of it is the lack of weapons. Part of it is lack of a legitimate running game. 

---