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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin
Personally, I think they should start off in it or at least bring it out early in the game. Take a series to set the tempo, use the base offense for the majority of the game but, at random moments, switch into no huddle. Campbell performs well in it and it might help to loosen up the defenses.
I like Zorn, I want him to succeed, but this, IMHO, seems to me to be a situation where the coach wants to succeed his way as opposed to using the talent at hand finding a way for it to succeed.
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When the Redskins can run the ball for 4-5 yards a pop, Zorn's offense works fantastic. Combine a efficient running game and an efficient passing game that has the benefit of play action, and you have a low risk, ball control offense that eats the clock and ends every drive with points.
But we don't really play in an era where it's viable to expect to be able to run the football. For 6 games last season, we ran the ball on everyone we played and were pretty much an unstoppable offense. Portis tore his MCL and while he tried to play through it, the inability to run on great teams just put the passing offense in horrendous situaitions.
Having an offense that tries to establish the run is still viable, but knowing when you just aren't going to be able to run is just as important. Modern defenses can completely take away a running back if they want to, so you have to be able to take the exact same personnel and have a bunch of passing plays that can break down undermanned coverages.
This year, the Redskins are not undermanned on offense, so it's probably time to "open it up" so to speak.