Quote:This is my very reason for optimism, we only need the run game to be effective enough to be respected. I think that will open other things up, like throwing deep to arob

Yes.

 

Olson's offense looks a lot different when they can run just enough to set up play action shots downfield. 

(I actually have noticed Olson massaging in a few more intermediate routes while the line/run-game is struggling to bridge the gap in the meantime, which is encouraging.) 

 

It's tough to watch the offense struggle when they were explosive at times last year, but they aren't that far away from making it work. 

If they can get a bit less predictable on first down and get the YPA up to over 4 yards they will be fine.  (they are at 3.3)

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