Should Gibbs Flip The Script: Passing Team Now?

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

Running the ball has been "antiquated" on several non-consecutive occasions since I've been watching the NFL. Gibbs was of course a key architect of Air Coryell which was the first time I remember hearing these things. That offense emerged following a rules change in much the way the current passing teams are aided by an extreme interpretation of the rules. It never lasts though. Defenses adjust and teams go back to running the ball. Or a team emerges that just runs the ball really well and everyone jumps on that caravan for a few seasons.

In addition, there seems to be a pervasive notion that somehow the fans and the media and the bloggers know more about and have a better understanding of the NFL and football generally than Coach Joe Gibbs. You may believe this to be true, but it has absolutely no basis whatsoever in any objective reality. I wish I could just laugh at it, but I can't, because I find it so disrespectful and conceited. The worst assistant coach on the worst team in the league knows more about football than most of us put together.

And when it does, then adjust back to that but stubbornly sticking to a philosophy, trends and results be damned is kinda silly don't ya think?

I've got tons of respect for Coach Joe, grew up rooting for Gibbs 1.0.. I don't think I 'know more' than anyone in the NFL but knowing more doesn't always equate to making the right decisions. Are you saying that just because we don't know more than the worst assistant on the worst team then we have no right to second guess?