luuked
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I think they need to pick up the pace on offense, since 2012 this offense has slowed way down. We no longer get teams in unideal personnel packages; we are not wearing down the DL by keeping them moving quickly. The strength of are OL was the stamina in prior years, players like Solder are lean and in great shape so when we wear down the other teams DL they can win their battles.
I am not sure we have the offensive personnel to play sustained, continous no-huddle drives. Mostly because we don't have the same flexible players we had back in 2011/2012. Back then we were able to force mismatches e.g. we would come out without a RB, making the opponent switch to some form of nickel and Hernandez would lineup as back and run the ball. Our two TEs were perfect for that. And when necessary Welker was able to bail us out regularly in 3rd and short situations.
Now it seems the only way we can find mismatches is using Vereen against a LB. Especially, because Gronk will most probably take until the late parts of the season (or even until next season) to be fully himself. Furthermore, it looks like McD is not capable of coming up with a creative way to use Amendola and Edelman together.
The only wildcard in the entire thing that might still be able to jumpstart our offense is Wright. In those limited touches he got so far he was able to attack successfully. Who knows if he will emerge before it is too late though.