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Why not spread the field more?

Why not put Johnson, Walter, Jones, and Anderson on the field at the same time more often?

THE ALIGNMENT

1) Tilt the field with possession WRs to Schaub's strong side and speed WRs to his blind side (Walter and Anderson on the right, Johnson and Jones on the left). Have Johnson and Anderson on the inside since they are more of a threat to make catches over the middle of the field.

2) Have Schaub under center. He is most comfortable making the timing throws after a drop-back, and DE's remain uncertain about their pass rush angles.

3)  Slaton can start out wide and motion to the backfield or start in the backfield and motion out wide.

THE REASONING

1) We cannot run the ball against a stacked box. Our linemen do not generate a push, and our runners do not have the power to fall forward. So why not spread the field and allow Slaton to try and juke a linebacker instead of run through him?

2) Our passing game is darn good, but we do not have a proven pass-catching TE any more. Schaub can make primary reads on quick passes to Walter and Anderson before looking at Johnson or Jones down the field or across the middle. Sending Anderson in motion over to the left side and then running a quick out is also an option.

3) The formation is relatively balanced, providing anything from a screen pass to a deep bomb. It puts a lot of pressure on Schaub to make multiple reads and deliver solid passes, but the formation has the potential to stretch out the defense and get the offense in a rhythm.

I think it is time that we saw more of these kinds of formations early in the game, as long as Schaub is willing to come out slingin' it.


Poll
What would your early offensive gameplan be against the Titans?
Spread formations - balanced playcalling
6 votes
Spread formations - run oriented playcalling
2 votes
Spread formations - pass oriented playcalling
12 votes
Heavier formations - balanced playcalling
2 votes
Heavier formations - run oriented playcalling
1 votes
Heavier formations - pass oriented playcalling
4 votes

27 votes | Poll has closed

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I like this idea.

But I feel like we need to attempt to run the ball even if it isn’t always sucessful. Matt Schaub is excellent in the PA passing game and we need to keep the defense honest, with a few running plays. Plus, running plays are plays that Schaub isn’t subjected to any hits when Chris Meyers blows his assignment.

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by CFHTim on Nov 18, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions  

Agree with Tim above

A significant part of our success comes off the play action.

I’m more than OK with a more spread feel (baby), especially in the absence of OD, but we can’t get too far from our roots.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 18, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions  

epic sig

can I rec the sig again? every time you post?

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 18, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I like it

and Kubiak may try it.

It seems like we run the same running plays that fail each week, but our passing game has different twists on a weekly basis.

I definitely could see a lot of 3 wr sets Monday, esp. if Casey is slowed by the knee. I just wish we’d run more out of these sets, like you suggest, and I voted for!

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 18, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions  

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When we signed him, he came with the rep that he wasn’t a good route runner nor did he have good hands. He did pretty well last year, but JJ and Anderson have moved ahead of him.

"Because you cant read. Get lost looser." - Mcnair2VY

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 19, 2009 1:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Is he active anymore?

I missed why he didn’t play last week

by YaoPau on Nov 19, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions  

I think we tried

a go route that Schaub overthrew.

He wasn’t active last week, but neither were the other 52 players on the roster.

We may give him a ball on an end around WR reverse Monday. Or whatever thats called.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 19, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Just saw this comment for the 1st time

Fuck you Phil. Fuck you with a methy Titans fan.

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by Shake on Nov 21, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions  

that was for you

cuz I’m jealous you got a ticket for beer.

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 22, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions  

You set the ball on the tee

and I’ll hit it past where all the 6 year olds are standing with their gloves

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by Shake on Nov 22, 2009 5:27 PM CST up reply actions  

jj killin it

any word on the calf injury since yesterday?

Smushiak will take us to the playoffs in 2009.

by texanphil on Nov 19, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Andre Davis has declined big time in production this year. With Jacoby Jones emerging as a good #3 and David Anderson always seems to make a big play on 3rd down, he’s the odd man out. Glen Martinez may be ahead of him at this point. I think its age catching up with him.

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by Texan Dan on Nov 22, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions  

In a perfect world...

This isn’t college football. Spread offense doesn’t work well in the NFL. When you line up its obviously a passing play and db’s will take away the deep pass. I like this formation best for screen passes and quick hitch routes in 2nd and medium distances(ex: 2nd and 5). Andre is most dangerous when defenses have to respect the run.

I say to continue to run the ball to set up play action passes with receivers running routes 5-15 yds. I’d also like to see some naked bootlegs to crossing routes. This formula is proven to be effective to this point, stick with it.

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by Texan Dan on Nov 22, 2009 9:47 AM CST reply actions  

I do think we need to pass the ball 70% of all 1st downs though.

Tennessee SUCKS

by Texan Dan on Nov 22, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions  

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