(01-19-2024, 05:36 AM)jaglyn Wrote: Say it out loud with me, "We really hope it is just the O-line and the Playcalling"

You can say this part silently, "Because if not, we're so screwed #becausejaguars"

It's just the O-line.   

An average of 7 times per game, we tried a running play and it went for no gain or a lost yardage.  That's a real stat.  How is the play caller or the QB going to get around the fact that we can't run the ball?  (Or pass protect, for that matter)  

Consider the difference between 2nd and 12 vs 2nd and 6.  Play calling is so much easier at 2nd and 6.  
Consider the fact that in the red zone, the field is compressed, which allows DBs to cover much tighter than if they were worried about getting beat deep.  If you can't run the ball in the red zone, it's very hard to get a touchdown.  
If we have 3rd and 1, what are the odds that we can actually run the ball and get that first down?  

And don't give me that BS about a great play caller or a great QB making up for a bad offensive line.  Try doing anything with one hand tied behind your back.

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