Quote:They have the pieces for it, and a QB who's very comfortable running it. Mix n match, change things up, keep Ds on toes. I have a potentially related question though; how much does speed come into play on no huddles? Not in terms of long plays, but quickness to deceive opponents. Not much I'd imagine, moreso a test of endurance/fitness/awareness, no?


On speed in general, the D's stride in this regard has been duly acknowledged. What about speed on O. We have quick twitch wideouts certainly, but what's the general consensus on our ranking on pure speed offensively?

I tend to think the move to add more no huddle isn't about playing a more up tempo offense.  It's more about giving your QB the opportunity to get to the line more quickly so that he can assess the defense and make any adjustments at the line.  It helps create mismatches by keeping defensive personnel adjustments to a minimum, so Bortles can identify and attack defensive weaknesses.  This has a lot to do with a growing trust in Blake's grasp of the offense, personnel, and situational play calling.  It's also recognition that Bortles is a great ad-libber. 

 

I don't think we're going to see the Jags adopting some form of Chip Kelly's hurry up offense. 

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