The coordinators

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Agree, great post.

Did someone already do an in-depth analysis on why our running game sucks? Callahan is supposed to be a O-line / run game guru, and everyone says the O-line is "one of the best" and we have two pro-bowlers --- but they only seem to pass-block well. I know Kelley isn't Elliott, but we're only 14th in rushing and they rarely create big holes. Kelley seems to have to make guys miss in the backfield & we seem like we're routinely 2nd and 8 or worse after running. I feel like our redzone ineffectiveness is likely partly due to a poor run game, and all the attempted fade routes in redzone are likely due to lack of confidence in run game. Aside from the Mack Brown long run and 1-2 runs from Thompson, all we had was Kelley 19 of 76 for 4 yard average against Chicago..

It comes down to the coaches' commitment. Moses, Trent and schreff all excel at run blocking. Lauvao is a much better run blocker than pass blocker. We have some inexperienced running backs but physical. So it comes down to Gruden and mcvay doing a better job gameplan and instituting a physical run attack consistently.

Certainly our stats state when we commit to the running game we win period. Mcvay and Gruden haven't shown that commitment every game and that is certainly where the fault lies. Damn shame cause we would probably be more effective in the red zone if we would.