(05-23-2020, 05:31 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(05-23-2020, 08:30 AM)NYC4jags Wrote: Chark and Minshew both learned Flip's offense in one offseason well enough to put up good numbers. 
Perhaps this one will be a bit more difficult to absorb, but I have confidence they'll get it. 

RE: Shenault - I have no idea how learning Gruden's offense will go for him. Hopefully they don't overload him as a rookie.

I think both Flip and Gruden have WCO principles throughout their offense, so to that extent, that may be of help.

But I do not recall, players having to know the responsibilities of the other players on any given play.

To be honest I am at a loss as to how they should proceed with Shenault.

On the one hand, part of me thinks they should keep him at WR and let him master the basics and nuances of the position before moving him around.  On the other hand, it seems to me that moving him around is the a good way way to maximize his impact, at least in the short term and help to create different mismatches.  That seems to be the plan based on different Marrone statements.

At this point, I think it'll be based  on two things:  how quickly he picks up the offense and Keenan's evaluation of his progress in terms of route running, escaping the jam, etc.

Personally, I'd have him learn a small package of plays at three spots.  Z receiver , Slot (y) receiver, and RB.  
 
They should definitely focus on one receiving spot at first and proceed according to his ability to absorb and implement information. 

But - if they can get him versed in a few different spots well enough to have a go-to play at each spot - all having variations that can be called to keep defenses honest, then he's got a great shot at making an impact. Maybe Caldwell will finally find his true OW.

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