MikeB Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I think we are seeing the effect of a system being forced upon players. The last two years under Spurrier the team was designed to gain big chunks at a time, with little regard for the short, conservative plays. This is how Ramsey (for right or wrong) was developing. Gibbs inserts Brunell and a stiffling system, conservative and geared to run off a power running game. He forced it upon players who where brought here to do the opposite. The system doesn't fit the players, except perhaps Brunell. I think this will be an issue all year. Our offense is pathetic currently and, while I am sure it will get better, it is going to take longer then most of us thought. I do think that we would be on a better course had we just stuck with Ramsey, given him all the reps since the start of camp, and just reeled in the passing game a bit with more protection. Brunell in there is just not natural. He (and the offense) look awkward. He can't find a receiver even with good time, and you didn't see that with Ramsey last week. I am confident Joe will be the savior of this club. But I think it's going to happen only as the players mold to him, not the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 My second concern is why can't we score from the 1 yard line. This is second or third time this season we where right there with 3 downs to go and couldn't make it happen. C'mon Joe. Your playcalling is tentative. All the time outs are lame and give the opposition confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Gibbs is famous for fitting his scheme to the players, not the other way around. He has been putting this team in a position to win. Don't believe the commentators who say that the offense "can't get big chunks"--we're just not executing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Bass Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Dropped passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteve Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Actually I agree somewhat. Portis is a fast quick runner and you saw with those plays where we spread Dallas out he was effective. I think if we would have went 3 or 4 wide at the goal line and ran a draw play Portis would have walked in. But remember, even when great Coaches fit their scheme to their players it dosen't happen right away. Gibbs first go around he had an offense that was probably more suited for this team(isn't that ironic) and turned it around with a run oriented approach. Now, he's got the power running offense that probably needs to be mixed with a little more finesse and it will probably work. Gibbs is smart enough to figure that out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofer Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 It's still early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenchild Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Coles had two drops in the first half, on my count, and both would have been decent gains. Also, on the long bomb that was initially called an interception, he jumped too soon, and actually would have (and should have) caught it had he jumped a second later (the DB was caught behind him). Brunell has actually played very well, save for the sacks he took and a couple dangerous passes that were tipped and almost intercepted. It's sad that we can't get in from one yard out in three downs, but I think this drive (90+ yards) will end up being a positive in the second half. If this offense played like this, against a good defense at that, all season, the team'd be dominating. The defense has been the strength of the team, surprisingly, and I'm optimistic that the offense is showing signs of joining the defense in its excellence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 He's rusty. Thats why he has Williams at his side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I am in UTTER SHOCK, that we didn't run Portis to the outside on 2nd & goal. The QB sneak looked more like they were trying to catch Dallas on their heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Gibbs must see something we don't. I didn't understand why he was calling the time out before the 2nd down though. But, who am I? Just someone sitting in her living room watching people who know what they are doing. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Originally posted by goldenchild Coles had two drops in the first half, on my count, and both would have been decent gains. Also, on the long bomb that was initially called an interception, he jumped too soon, and actually would have (and should have) caught it had he jumped a second later (the DB was caught behind him). Brunell has actually played very well, save for the sacks he took and a couple dangerous passes that were tipped and almost intercepted. It's sad that we can't get in from one yard out in three downs, but I think this drive (90+ yards) will end up being a positive in the second half. If this offense played like this, against a good defense at that, all season, the team'd be dominating. The defense has been the strength of the team, surprisingly, and I'm optimistic that the offense is showing signs of joining the defense in its excellence. Umm that bomb to Coles was underthrown pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 patience is a virtue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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