It isn't that easy. San Diego has completely changed their offense, and further, their offensive line. They went from being a run-first team to a never-run team. Their run blocking is awful. All that line does is protect Rivers.
They became a passing team because their RB is finished.
I don't know about you, but when I watch Sproles, I see a guy with game-breaking ability and one of the best open-field players in the league. Funny you should mention the 8 touches a game. Backup RBs with limited touches SHOULD be averaging a much higher ypc than the starter. Greene and Washington both had higher ypc rates than Jones in '09. Kevin Faulk had a much better ypc than Maroney. Ricky Williams had a higher ypc than Ronnie Brown. And that's just within the division. Change of pace #2 backs are simply fresher on their feet. And Sproles sucked. What does that say about San Diego? Sproles sucks? I think you should watch some of his earlier highlights if you believe that ot be the case.
If you think Darren Sproles is a top quality RB then whats the point of talking football? He is 5'6 and 181. That great breakaway runner you see has a career long run of 37 yards. Why did he average 3.7 last year and 5.4 the year before when Tomlinson could only muster 3.3 and 3.8 and how is that the OLs fault?
Of course though, Tomlinson has gotten older, and his #s have declined; (1) due to his age and (2) because of the offensive line shift. We'll see how he does behind the Jets o-line.
They havent just declined they have become horrendous. 3.3 is probably the worst rushing average of any startng NFL RB. And he has now gone 16 straight games without exceeding 4 ypc IN ANY GAME.
Yes. I think the line will still be very good, run blocking wise. They loved running right behind Mangold, Moore, and Woody last year. I still think that'll be the case. However, I do think Faneca's departure will hurt the running game a little. Still should be a very good line, agree?
You lost your best run blocker. They ran right so much because Faneca pulled and lead it, didn't you even read the report you posted here? They give Faneca most of the credit for the success running right.
In fact, they explained that Faneca missed SIX blocks in the passing game, and thats the reason being floated out there.
I think what no one has noticed is that the Jets are roster has declined because they didn't want to shell out money to pay their players.
Thomas Jones coming off his best season is cut because of money and replaced by a clearly consistently declining player and you are buying the company line that Jones who's play has not dropped at all is finished yet Tomlinson whos play has markedly declined still has something in the tank. Faneca is cut because of money and you are buying the company line that those 6 missed blocks are such a travesty that the guy who EVERYONE that watches gives the most credit to for your running game is addition by subtraction when replaced by a rookie LT who played against weak competition in college.
No I don't accept your OL is good. Ferguson is medicore without Faneca next to him. LG is a mess. Mangold is excellent. Moore is OK, not great, not bad. Woody is out of position, aging, and one chesseburger from out of shape. When you take away the best player from an OL, the results can be extensive. You not only did that but you downgraded RB too.
Look at the acquisitions. The Jets went out and got name players that are cheap and overrated.
This off-season hasn't been one of acquiring top talent to get them over the top for the Jets, its been one of cutting costs and making name splashes to cover it up.
The Jet payroll as of today is lower than it would have been with their February roster.
You better call some friends to buy up those PSLs because its clearly affecting the product on the field.
