(09-16-2019, 01:09 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(09-16-2019, 01:04 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: This is why the game plan needs to change. With Foles out, everyone knows we're gonna run. Add in a depleted O-Line and that's a recipe for disaster. This team chose to go with Minshew as the backup knowing he might have to start, so show a little confidence in the guy, because he's all we got. Open up the playbook and see what he can do.

They passed 38 times and ran 21 yesterday. Let's not pretend they handcuffed the kid. 
I'd like to see a higher percentage of first down throws (50% yesterday exactly) - but I think they are showing faith in the QB and it could increase moving forward.

I also think they'll start throwing more on first down now that Minshew has shown them more.
Finally getting an early lead would be huge, this team is build to play with a lead...all those run defense struggles would be mitigated and taking shots with Westbrook/Chark/Conley going deep on play action could be so much fun.
Let's hope to start well on Thursday.

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