Mick063":22lwkiwy said:I hate, hate, hate the very predictable handoff to the running back from the shotgun. The "read option" look where Russ tries to fool the defensive end.
It worked when Russell wasn't a walking gold mine, but no one believes the quarterback is going to keep the ball more than once per game anymore. Further, Russ doesn't have the burst that he had five years ago. The defensive end isn't fooled and hedges inside to the running back. Every. Single. Time. In other words, no one is fooled anymore.
The only time it worked, Penny's 21 yard run (most of it from his own personal effort to overcome the fore mentioned disadvantage) was called back because the slow developing play got Ifedi caught holding.
The opposing defensive coordinator only needs to spend about twenty total minutes to prepare for it. Gives them time to prepare for other things instead.
The team cut a good linebacker to keep a fullback. When in the four minute offense. put that fullback in the game, line up in the I formation, and let the lineman play downhill smash mouth football.
The "read option" scheme is officially a dumpster fire.
Spin Doctor":39edwaiu said:RePete as in repete 3 and out.Seymour":39edwaiu said:I will go off the charts to a U
RRPete and his 3 and outs = sad football.
Way too high.Jerhawk":1qz2jbqo said:I give him a C for his playcalling
It was a Bevell-esk performance. Lack of creativity. Some of it was the O line not adjusting and kicking out on those deep play actions, some of it was Wilson holding onto the ball too long. It was an overall weak performance by the entire offense.
Schotty was also very slow to make any adjustments, which was disappointing.
It seriously felt like they were just playing too close to the vest and trying not to lose.
CPHawk":2xywcoyj said:I'd grade it worthy of leaving Schotty at the tarmac. Why can't we also hire an OC who is innovative?
BubbaGump":1ouvs7gi said:C-. I’m not in the boat that they were trash today. The secondary played like crap for 3 quarters and hurt the team more than the offense. There are definitely things to work on but when was the last time the Seahawks scored three touchdowns in the season opener? Plus I will give the Bengal defense credit as they gave us fits for most of the game. This was a game where we made more plays then the opposite team. A win against a good team in week 1? I’ll take it and be happy.
CPHawk":1llotbw9 said:I'd grade it worthy of leaving Schotty at the tarmac. Why can't we also hire an OC who is innovative?
Fade":15ms7zab said:Needs more boots. Needs more quick hitters. Needs more under center runs.
I like that they have decided to pass to the RBs this year. They don't win this game without that emphasis, fumble aside.
Not a great gameplan. It was very lazy and was a disservice to the players on the field.
We had one, his name was Darrell Bevell. I didn’t like Bevell as OC as much as the next guy but one thing he was good at was being innovative and creative. Sometimes he tries to be too cute and hurt us and his situational play calling was trash late in games but he’s a lot better than Brian Schottenheimer I’ll tell u that.CPHawk":1svlhb79 said:I'd grade it worthy of leaving Schotty at the tarmac. Why can't we also hire an OC who is innovative?
I get what you want but maybe that is all RW ever was and is.dopeboy206":xe87y6ii said:I think only way Russ can play to his max potential and show he's worth that 30 million is we get a new OC if not he’s just going to be a glorified game manager. Schemes and play calling is important when it comes to the success of QBs and Schotennheimer doesn't compliment him. He makes RBs look good not QBs. He has got to go.
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dopeboy206":3p8926tk said:We had one, his name was Darrell Bevell. I didn’t like Bevell as OC as much as the next guy but one thing he was good at was being innovative and creative. Sometimes he tries to be too cute and hurt us and his situational play calling was trash late in games but he’s a lot better than Brian Schottenheimer I’ll tell u that.CPHawk":3p8926tk said:I'd grade it worthy of leaving Schotty at the tarmac. Why can't we also hire an OC who is innovative?
Oh and Bevell is with the Lions now. How did Stafford do today? Last I checked he was playing pretty good. I know it was against Arizona but that’s no excuse cause we just played the bengals at home and barely beat a Cincinnati team that was projected to be one of the worst teams in the league.
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IndyHawk":2lxeb2a9 said:I get what you want but maybe that is all RW ever was and is.dopeboy206":2lxeb2a9 said:I think only way Russ can play to his max potential and show he's worth that 30 million is we get a new OC if not he’s just going to be a glorified game manager. Schemes and play calling is important when it comes to the success of QBs and Schotennheimer doesn't compliment him. He makes RBs look good not QBs. He has got to go.
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