Thoughts after minicamp?

[Defensewins]

The NFL version of the West coast offense takes time to master. I expect the offense to be more pass happy, but that may not translate into more wins right away. Campbell needs time to get comfortable in the entire play book, not just the condensed one they are working on right now. Expect some growing pains.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

The NFL version of the West coast offense takes time to master. I expect the offense to be more pass happy, but that may not translate into more wins right away. Campbell needs time to get comfortable in the entire play book, not just the condensed one they are working on right now. Expect some growing pains.

The WRs also will need time to absorb this new philosophy. I don't expect the offense to be humming at peak efficiency until the middle of year 2 under Zorn. I fully expect growing pains this season, and will accept them happily with the promise of a more wide open attack that will be extremely difficult to defend down the road.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

The NFL version of the West coast offense takes time to master. I expect the offense to be more pass happy, but that may not translate into more wins right away. Campbell needs time to get comfortable in the entire play book, not just the condensed one they are working on right now. Expect some growing pains.

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

The WRs also will need time to absorb this new philosophy. I don't expect the offense to be humming at peak efficiency until the middle of year 2 under Zorn. I fully expect growing pains this season, and will accept them happily with the promise of a more wide open attack that will be extremely difficult to defend down the road.

See, I think the 'growing pains' tend to be overblown to a point. Personally, I'm tired of the excuses. I'm not saying I expect 35 points a game or anything, but these guys are professionals. No offensive system is identical to be sure, but it's not like they're 4 year-olds trying to learn Mandarin Chinese.

The New Orleans Saints seemed to adapt rather quickly to Sean Payton's quirky, wide open offense with a new quarterback and a rookie wideout. Maybe they are the exception to the rule, but as SmootSmack said awhile back, perhaps Zorn's West Coast system is precisely the type of offensive philosophy these guys are suited for.

Let's hope anyway.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

See, I think the 'growing pains' tend to be overblown to a point. Personally, I'm tired of the excuses. I'm not saying I expect 35 points a game or anything, but these guys are professionals. No offensive system is identical to be sure, but it's not like they're 4 year-olds trying to learn Mandarin Chinese.

The New Orleans Saints seemed to adapt rather quickly to Sean Payton's quirky, wide open offense with a new quarterback and a rookie wideout. Maybe they are the exception to the rule, but as SmootSmack said awhile back, perhaps Zorn's West Coast system is precisely the type of offensive philosophy these guys are suited for.

Let's hope anyway.

I'm glad you brought that up. Brees came in and had to learn and new offense plus wasn't he coming off a serious shoulder injury?