Time to bench Brunell? (Mega Man Merge)

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

This strategy won't work against anyone else we play this year (maybe the Titans).

Which is why Al Saunders has stated that he doesn't run the same plays in every game.

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

Wins come from a pounding running game, which open up the passing game. If all of the passes are 5 yard screens, teams are going to catch on.

Yes, wins come from time of possession and pounding the ball, but not all the passes were 5 yard passes in this game. Again, whatever works, you keep doing it until the defense stops it.

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

Why do you want to put all of the pressure on our WRs and RBs to "make big plays"? Doesn't anyone think part of the responsibility is on Brunell to be able to complete the big pass?

Well of course, but if the QB doesn't have to throw it deep to pick up a win, why do it? For thrills? If the team you're playing can't stop the high percentage passes, why stop throwing them? We know that there are going to be other teams who will defend much more effectively, but again, you keep with what works until someone shuts it down. Just be patient....