Redskins Eagles Reviews

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Originally Posted by 30gut

Question:
Do you think Kyle will be able to gear his gameplan and playcalling to make McNabb and the passing game more consistent and efficient?

In brief: no.

The consistent play-per-play element in this offense has to be the running game. Otherwise, too much max protect, down-the-field, throw on the run elements. We're on pace to generate more plays of 40+ yards than the Eagles did last year with DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin on their team.

And you really can't make McNabb into something he's not. We're using him as a cog in a big-play offensive system, as opposed to running an entire offense through him like the Eagles have done for years. We're not going to be able to adjust this offense to go underneath, get four consecutive first downs and eat the clock.

We will be able to sustain offense when, and only when, we can pound the ball on the ground. But for what it's worth, our ability to scheme big plays appears to be largely independent of that ground success. I'm not sure that the inverse isn't true. Because of the great success we've had in getting wide open receivers down the field, I think running is going to be easier. Passing to set up the run if you will.