aREDSKIN Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 A good read on Shanny's thinking etc. It's eight months later, early August in Greeley, Colo., and the Denver offense has gathered for a Sunday-night meeting at training camp. Before he begins to go over the playbook, offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak has a pointed message for newcomers to the team and a reminder for the holdovers. "You receivers and tight ends have got to pay more attention to your blocking," Kubiak says. "The difference between a good running football team and a great running football team is the receivers. The difference between an eight-yard run and a 30-yard run is your blocking." That's one of the keystones of the Broncos' running game, the most dominant in football. Since Shanahan took over as coach in 1995, no team has rushed for as many yards as Denver (chart, page 101). Nor has any team scored as many points or won as many Super Bowls. There is no conventional NFL wisdom at work in the Broncos' system, no trace of the popular belief that the line must be stocked with 350-pound draftees who can pancake the defensive front seven, no absolute need for a franchise back to make the game plan work. Shanahan's fresh line of thinking is long overdue in what has become a copycat league. His system employs light, athletic linemen who can be schooled from ground zero by the fanatical (and now semiretired) Gibbs, himself an invaluable element in Denver's success. The system is designed for the midsized back, maybe 5'11" and 220 pounds, a punishing runner who needs good but not exceptional speed. The east-west runner is out; north-south is in. The system doesn't tolerate great pass catchers who won't block ( Anthony Miller, for example, a free-agent pickup in 1994) and opens its arms to unknown small-college receivers who will (like Smith, out of Missouri Southern). http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1023522/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 We are going to run the ball a lot from the looks of this article. I can't wait to run it down Dallas' throat. The best way to combat their pass rush is to run it right at em. Philly is gonna be in trouble to with their undersized defense. They couldn't stop Dallas in week 17 or the first playoff game when Dallas ran the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeping Wizard Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Good article. I like the emphasis on unselfish play. That is something the Redskins are in desperate need of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 ummmm, and this give alittle more insight as to why Shanny favors larger recievers. Good Read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headexplode Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Excellent find. Of course, we don't have Gibbs coaching our Oline, but Shanahan would not have hired Foerster if he didn't think he could get the job done. I'm looking forward to getting back to running the football again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 it's been a while since we've seen a back take one to the house. I hope CP, LJ and Willie light it up. Can't wait until Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 ummmm, and this give alittle more insight as to why Shanny favors larger recievers. Good Read Hm, not quite since Eddie Royal is a little guy and Shanny got him a ton of work as a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 it's been a while since we've seen a back take one to the house. I hope CP, LJ and Willie light it up. Can't wait until Sept. Think we'll see any of this? S81PJfMJ5Y8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Think we'll see any of this? Lavar hugged CP at 38 secs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Think we'll see any of this? Can't see the video you posted but i'm assuming it's CP's first run as a Redskin. I really hope so....If the ground game was to become that type of a threat, McNabb should really light it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 That was also a key to running the ball with Gibbs. Monk was an excellent blocker and Clark and Sanders were very good blockers even though they were undersized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 We are going to run the ball a lot from the looks of this article. I can't wait to run it down Dallas' throat. The best way to combat their pass rush is to run it right at em. Philly is gonna be in trouble to with their undersized defense. They couldn't stop Dallas in week 17 or the first playoff game when Dallas ran the ball. You can't compare our OL to Dallas'. There is a reason Dallas had success running the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Think we'll see any of this? S81PJfMJ5Y8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dagF3Xoyq3Q Actually, I think we'll be seeing a whole lot more of this. I also think this will be why he starts, no one blocks better than Portis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dagF3Xoyq3QActually, I think we'll be seeing a whole lot more of this. I also think this will be why he starts, no one blocks better than Portis. How about this? mGWNJdEaTGY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 ^ Man that seems so effing long ago when he played for DEN. After looking at minicamp footage, he looks like he's about at that weight. He's real little now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COWBOY-KILLA- Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 This gets me stoked! Can't wait to see us have some discipline again. We will pound pound and pound than McNabb and Moss will get loose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburmarshall Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 This is just another reason why TO might be a good fit here. He is a great blocker as a WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheU Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 This is just another reason why TO might be a good fit here. He is a great blocker as a WR. Lol not this again. We are not signing TO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 How about this? mGWNJdEaTGY None of that and none of the first one either. Portis is aging fast. I don't think you're going to see a run of over 40+ yards all year by him. I'd bet on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 None of that and none of the first one either. Portis is aging fast. I don't think you're going to see a run of over 40+ yards all year by him. I'd bet on it i would take that bet in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 i would take that bet in a heart beat. I'll take that bet too. With Mcnabb behind center, we will have some room to run this year. If CP can break off a 90 yarder out of shape, then I see no problem with him breaking a 4o yarder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I think its time to break this one out again. Brian Billick on Denver's zone blocking scheme http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/09000d5d80aec9cf/Billick-on-Denver-s-zone-blocking-scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Think we'll see any of this? The funny thing about that run was that CP treated it as a textbook ZBS run even though the play clearly wasn't drawn up that way. See the open lane, make a cut, and go downfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoby6644 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 All good stuff: article, vids, etc... I hope that CP has enough in the tank and the OL gels quickly. If these things happen we should be seeing a lot of nice runs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaRonDontLikeUgly Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 How about this? mGWNJdEaTGY Check out that run at 1:41.... IMAGINE if we ever see that kind of explosiveness from CP again. It would be insane. Also, check out the downfield block from Plummer (HE'S GOT WHEELS) and that play is the sign of a team who is aware and never stops until the whistle blows. Getting rid of ARE was great for many reasons, but I think the main reason was that he was a horrible run blocker. Moss can throw blocks and The Comb/Devin Thomas are both VERY good considering their technique isn't quite there. We will be solid in this department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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