Code Red all HANDS on deck Skins vs Saints prediction thread

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by 30gut

I caught Cooley's take on the running game struggles.
He said it's a little bit of everything... sometimes it's the RBs, sometimes it's the TEs failing on the edges, sometimes it's the OL and sometimes it's the WRs.

On the whole the quality of the personnel isn't that different from when the running game was good. Yeah we lost Lauvao but his replacement isn't a huge drop off. We lost Kory but we're upgraded at RG and RT and LeRib isn't terrible.

I think the main issues with the running game are coaching/game plan issues.

Predictable run tendencies, especially on 1st down. Lack of creativity and commitment overall.

I agree 100%. The Oline seems better in overall talent and coaching. Not having a legit blocking TE has freakin hurt. Alfmo is proven, Matt Jones is a solid second option. But the game plan, commitment isn't there.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I agree 100%. The Oline seems better in overall talent and coaching. Not having a legit blocking TE has freakin hurt. Alfmo is proven, Matt Jones is a solid second option. But the game plan, commitment isn't there.

With the obvious run blocking issues we are having, I cannot understand why we're not using DYoung more. I think he had something like 2 snaps last week. He's our best blocker outside of the O line. Anyone know why?

[kct1975]

Originally Posted by calia

With the obvious run blocking issues we are having, I cannot understand why we're not using DYoung more. I think he had something like 2 snaps last week. He's our best blocker outside of the O line. Anyone know why?

Listening to Sports Talk 980 yesterday, I heard Rick 'Doc' Walker ask the same thing. And I completely agree with both you and him.

Why aren't the Redskins using D Young?

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by calia

With the obvious run blocking issues we are having, I cannot understand why we're not using DYoung more. I think he had something like 2 snaps last week. He's our best blocker outside of the O line. Anyone know why?

Cooley said Callahan doesnt like running out of the I or strong formation = no FB except on 3rd and 1 plays. That he prefers using TE in blocking schemes ..... the coaching staff needs to adjust run approach available personnel.

We have no blocking TEs but have a stud FB sitting on the bench .... this lack of adjustment is frustrating.