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We had better offensive balance in 2008 than in 2007, mainly because we used the running game more to put less pressure on Matt Cassel. Because we were successful doing this last year, I'm reasonably confident that we have the personnel to have offensive balance this year. The question is whether we are willing to commit to it. I hope so.
Too early to tell.
We had better offensive balance in 2008 than in 2007, mainly because we used the running game more to put less pressure on Matt Cassel. Because we were successful doing this last year, I'm reasonably confident that we have the personnel to have offensive balance this year. The question is whether we are willing to commit to it. I hope so.
With that aside, I don't expect us to be able to run much against Baltimore this week, so don't be surprised to see less balance.
a. permanent, because BB is running the offense rather than Josh?
b. temporary, until Brady demonstrates he's fully back in form?
C. based on the game plan for the team they play that week X 16.
By the end of the season, I'd guess it to be about 60% pass/ 40% run. So not perfectly balanced, but more so than 2007.
a. permanent, because BB is running the offense rather than Josh?
b. temporary, until Brady demonstrates he's fully back in form?
I think C is the answer....an dit should be that way...no reason to plan to run and run against a D that stops the run...and one should not keep passing against a tough D against the pass...this week definitely more passing than running...how many games have the Ravens not allowed a 100 yard runner?? They will run some, to keep those safeties from moving up in the box...but more to set up passes than running like last week.C. based on the game plan for the team they play that week X 16.
By the end of the season, I'd guess it to be about 60% pass/ 40% run. So not perfectly balanced, but more so than 2007.
I think C is the answer....an dit should be that way...no reason to plan to run and run against a D that stops the run...and one should not keep passing against a tough D against the pass...this week definitely more passing than running...how many games have the Ravens not allowed a 100 yard runner?? They will run some, to keep those safeties from moving up in the box...but more to set up passes than running like last week.
And it's never really 6-/40 over a season...more like 55/45 or closer to 50/50...
I'm expecting very little balance on Sunday.
Think Patriots @ Vikings a few years back when the Vikings were killers against the run but had one of the weakest secondaries in the NFL. The Patriots picked them apart with passes and practically every run (of which there were few) was stuffed. The Patriots won handily. Other teams followed the Patriots offensive model and the Vikings went from hyped Super Bowl contender to a middle of the pack team.
Now, I don't know if the Patriots can win handily because the Ravens offense is coming alive and Brady has clearly not returned to '07 form. But I fully expect the game plan to be the same as it was then. The Ravens are very weak at the corners and, apart from the phenomenal Ed Reed, are ripe for the picking through the air (if Brady gets half-decent protection). The blueprint is there; the Patriots just need to follow it.
Who knows; balance may return next week.
a. permanent, because BB is running the offense rather than Josh?
b. temporary, until Brady demonstrates he's fully back in form?
Very nice comparison. I remember that Minnesota game - it was supposed to be a big showdown, and TB destroyed them.