West Coast Offense - Good, Bad or Ugly?

FRPLG · 02-12-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd be interested to see if his short to intermediate range accuracy increased as the season progressed last year. I think that part of the reason for his struggles was due to the receivers making the adjustment from left-handed, lo-mein with shrimp armed Brunell, to right-handed, Pachelbelled armed Campbell.

Well there has to be a reason that our WRs dropped so many balls alst year. Campbell throws the ball at least 10 MPH harder and I think that really messed things up with the WRs. They'll get used to it.

Longtimefan · 02-12-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

There are plenty of cold weather teams that utilize WCO principles. Philly, Green Bay, Denver, Seattle, and even New England to a degree.

I found a good article on the history of the WCO, it's by our friend Lenny P but it's still worth the read:

ESPN.com: NFL - All roads lead to Walsh ... sort of

Over the years I have become a proponent of the WC after witnessing how effective it can be run by some teams [not all that use it] There have been varying viewpoints, and each viewpoint has it's pro's and con's. I certainly cannot argue with success, and after watching Bill Walsh win four SB utilizing this particular type offense, I see no reason why it can't be successful for the Redskins. Right coaching-right personell=success.

Ade Jimoh Fan Club · 02-12-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Jason Campbell was voted as SEC player of the year during the undefeated season. It was Jason Campbell who dismantled Tennessee in the SEC Championship game. He completed 27-of-35 for 374 yards. He also rushed for 57 yards, setting an SEC championship game record with 431 yards total offense.

Al Saunders system might not have been the best fit for Campbell and if you want to see Campbell and his accuracy check out that SEC Championship game. Here is a link.

YouTube - Jason Campbell 2005 SEC Championship Game 1stHalf Highlights 1st half

YouTube - Jason Campbell 2005 SEC Championship Game 2ndHalf Highlights 2nd half

WOW. I didn't see that game, but just watched both the clips. If I had to be honest, Campbell was really not all that impressive in those highlights. Especially considering the stats he put up. Almost all of his big plays were when Tennesee didn't pressure him at all and the DB play was horrible. When he was pressured, he was mostly indecisive and usually either threw it away or forced it in to a bad situation. He sure was bailed out a lot by DB penalites... I don't think he'd get away with half of that against an NFL defense. I'm not a Campbell hater for sure, but I came away from those video clips very disappointed. If that is the best game of his college career, then our scouting folks need to be fired. Yikes.

Monkeydad · 02-14-2008, 11:54 AM

Paintrain · 02-14-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

You must be joking. Maybe football scout isn't the job for you.

He's a fan of Ade Jimoh! Obviously scouting talented FB players isn't his forte!

That Guy · 02-16-2008, 02:02 PM

it'll take time to adjust (maybe a full year) and auburn's WCO isn't the same as the NFL version with better competition and MUCH smaller windows for completions.

Longtimefan · 02-16-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

it'll take time to adjust (maybe a full year) and auburn's WCO isn't the same as the NFL version with better competition and MUCH smaller windows for completions.

That, coupled with the speed of the offense, as well as the speed of the defensive reaction to it.

What is encouraging though is the fact Jason is not a virgin to this particular offense, despite being played on a higher level. It's only natural that it will take a little while to make the adjustment, I still envision the offense being productive even during the process of the learning curve.

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