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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin
My biggest concern for Jay is that his default setting is to pass. A running game requires real commitment and patience. To me, Jay gives lip service to the run game but, in his heart of hearts, would prefer to pass for two yards than grind it out. Scot, on the other hand, strikes me as a down and dirty mudder. Eventually, I see this creating some tension.
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I agree about Jay's passing centric focus. And maybe it could cause some friction but I think any
style of offense can win. So while I tend to agree that Scott is more of ground and pound type coach I still believe he capitulates to his HC and builds the team to suit. I think Scott can do both. Provide the weapons for a dynamic passing offense; while also building the type of OL+RB that when called upon can respond. I think any running game in Jay's offense is going to require a dominant OL; he's not gonna tinkering around with middling talent and be able to Shanahan their way into being a top running offense.
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With that said, it is a passing league now and to try and win the way we did in the 80's is simply not feasible. At the same time, it is not a one-dimensional passing game either; if the run is not a viable threat at all, as happened Sunday, then we simply cannot compete with the big boys.
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Meh can't say I agree the run game wasn't viable...wasn't utilized maybe? Alf was 11/50 that's good for 4.5 a clip.
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I really hope the off-season shows a commitment to getting down and dirty, to beating up the opposing team, and kicking them when they are down
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Me too...but I'm not holding my breath.
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Just not yet sold that Jay is the guy to do that. Scot, yes. Jay maybe.
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Only time will tell.