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itvnetop · 10-23-2006, 07:12 PM

I think we're forgetting that we tend to abandon the run fairly quickly... i think i remember a stat during the first half where the pass-run ratio was like 14 to 8 at one point (I may be off a little bit).

We've played two of the worst run defenses the past two weeks and yet, we're passing all the time. OK, Portis was stuffed his first 6 carries for like 1 yard- but even bad rush defenses can start a game on fire. You have to keep plugging away at it, and in the Skins' offense that means b/t the tackles instead of these wide tosses.

Our O-line shines in run blocking and the coordinator just has to keep faith in the line until Portis starts getting those 4, 5, 6 yard clips. This also helps with the TOP. Abandoning the run early with our offense sets up for limited pass plays with the QB we have.

I'm far from Brunell's biggest fan... in fact, I want to see Campbell in there just to spark something. But MB has shown the ability to throw the long ball this season when it's there. I'm also still a Saunders supporter... but I think his playcalling has been suspect the past few weeks, considering the rush defenses played.

10-23-2006, 07:12 PM	#172
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 48 Posts: 3,007	Re: It's not Brunell's fault! I think we're forgetting that we tend to abandon the run fairly quickly... i think i remember a stat during the first half where the pass-run ratio was like 14 to 8 at one point (I may be off a little bit). We've played two of the worst run defenses the past two weeks and yet, we're passing all the time. OK, Portis was stuffed his first 6 carries for like 1 yard- but even bad rush defenses can start a game on fire. You have to keep plugging away at it, and in the Skins' offense that means b/t the tackles instead of these wide tosses. Our O-line shines in run blocking and the coordinator just has to keep faith in the line until Portis starts getting those 4, 5, 6 yard clips. This also helps with the TOP. Abandoning the run early with our offense sets up for limited pass plays with the QB we have. I'm far from Brunell's biggest fan... in fact, I want to see Campbell in there just to spark something. But MB has shown the ability to throw the long ball this season when it's there. I'm also still a Saunders supporter... but I think his playcalling has been suspect the past few weeks, considering the rush defenses played.