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<blockquote data-quote="wma500" data-source="post: 1330748" data-attributes="member: 591991"><p>Agreed. </p><p></p><p>I think this staff has to ultimately decide the offensive identity that will give them the best chance to win this year. Whatever the script was back in camp, it needs to be re-evaluated. Lovie and McGee certainly saying all the things that suggest this is happening. </p><p></p><p>Do you stick with Crouch and mainly running the ball, controlling the clock and hoping the O line can gel a little (a lot)? Defenses will load the box, and big plays may coming in the passing game off of play action. Epstein is a great asset to have back there. </p><p></p><p>Do you switch to George and employ a pass oriented attack, focusing on short passes to your skill guys, while also keeping Epstein involved? You don't ask the O line for much more than 1.5 seconds of protection, but you also are battling uphill if you think you're going to run for it on 3rd and short and have consistent success.</p><p></p><p>All of this is a short term band aid until these kids get more experience and more players fill up the roster. </p><p></p><p>Looking out the next three games, two are winnable. It ain't pretty, but I'd stick with Crouch and the running game first, and see how you do over these next three games, then re-evaluate again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wma500, post: 1330748, member: 591991"] Agreed. I think this staff has to ultimately decide the offensive identity that will give them the best chance to win this year. Whatever the script was back in camp, it needs to be re-evaluated. Lovie and McGee certainly saying all the things that suggest this is happening. Do you stick with Crouch and mainly running the ball, controlling the clock and hoping the O line can gel a little (a lot)? Defenses will load the box, and big plays may coming in the passing game off of play action. Epstein is a great asset to have back there. Do you switch to George and employ a pass oriented attack, focusing on short passes to your skill guys, while also keeping Epstein involved? You don't ask the O line for much more than 1.5 seconds of protection, but you also are battling uphill if you think you're going to run for it on 3rd and short and have consistent success. All of this is a short term band aid until these kids get more experience and more players fill up the roster. Looking out the next three games, two are winnable. It ain't pretty, but I'd stick with Crouch and the running game first, and see how you do over these next three games, then re-evaluate again. [/QUOTE]
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