24 CT. Gold...
Generally great play calling. Great teacher.
I hope we can keep him around a while...
Generally great play calling. Great teacher.
I hope we can keep him around a while...
I like how we're able to pass the ball without looking like an elk, or should I say an elephant ice skating. We look very comfortable chunkin' the ball around the sand lot. Stop our running game, okay, no big deal. We'll throw the ball five straight times. No biggie.For the first time in my life I'm gonna say I like this offense better than the wishbone of the 1970's for me that is saying a lot.
Sounds like how I coach Jr. High QBs. Not how I would expect a college O to work.One thing I heard early about Nuss is that all receivers are "live," meaning AJ can throw to anyone, whereas, in CJM's offense, only one receiver, other than the dumpoff, was really live, with the others being decoys. Had I heard it from anyone else, I would have laughed. After watching the passing offense this year, I'm inclined to think there's something to it. Whether what I was told was an exaggeration, or they trust AJ more or not, I don't know. I do know that, given time, the ball's going out to secondary receivers more often...
We're ranked 3rd in the country in red zone efficiency.B+ up from a B after the Tenn game.
We're still allowing opponents to get to McCarron too much.
And I want to see more TDs in red zone situations.
If I see improvements in those areas I'll upgrade him to an A.
I'm sure he's on edge of his seat waiting for feedback from an old curmudgeon like me
Well, I agree, of course, but we've certainly seen enough to start making some judgments about tendencies and the like. As I said above, the ball looks spread around a bit more, but I don't see any real sea changes from CJM's philosophy, and it's one which matches Saban's expectations. I guess Bebes is happy with what he sees. I remember when he used to rail about Homer's "extended handoff" offense and call for more downfield passing...No use really even evaluating at this point. He's done well, but he's got a lot of talent and experience at his disposal, and he has faced some bad defenses.
We'll see how he matches up with Chavis and, hopefully, Muschamp or Grantham. Anyone can hang 35+ on Tennessee, but you earn your money out-manuevering the big boys, and he hasn't been forced to do that yet.
Yep!I think we have only scratched the surface of what his play book might have to offer. I think this question might be better answered after LSU. I commend he and the staff for not creating an issue with a complete offensive scheme change. 7-0 with those numbers while losing many playmakers gets an A from me.
I find it hard to believe that CJM's offense only had 2 progressions, being the main receiver and the check down receiver. If that is the case, that type of offense is the exception and not the rule.One thing I heard early about Nuss is that all receivers are "live," meaning AJ can throw to anyone, whereas, in CJM's offense, only one receiver, other than the dumpoff, was really live, with the others being decoys. Had I heard it from anyone else, I would have laughed. After watching the passing offense this year, I'm inclined to think there's something to it. Whether what I was told was an exaggeration, or they trust AJ more or not, I don't know. I do know that, given time, the ball's going out to secondary receivers more often...
My jaw dropped...I find it hard to believe that CJM's offense only had 2 progressions, being the main receiver and the check down receiver. If that is the case, that type of offense is the exception and not the rule.
I've concluded that quickness of feet, particularly size 17, can only be coached to a certain degree. Beyond that, it's on genetics. I think DJ is a guard at the NFL level, which is a shame, because he could make a lot more money at tackle, even right tackle...I think we also need to realize that for a defense to be considered a "test" for our offense the defense has to be dang good. To me that shows how far we've come and how much talent Saban has brought in. It wasn't too long ago that the opposition only had to have one "good player" to cause our offense havoc. I'd say the defense that showed up Saturday night would have made our offense struggle in 2010.
I think the biggest weakness this offense has is with speed rushers. DJ Fluker being one of the primary suspects in question of getting beat. Outside of that we've got the capability to beat a team in so many different ways. Even if we have to go to an additional TE (for protection) we're still a dangerous offense.
That is why I fully anticipate a TE or "help" for Fluke will be integrated into the game plan for November 3rd. It almost has to be. There's no way he can handle LSU's speed rushers by himself. We will need to chip or put another body down there beside him or AJ might end up on his back more times than not.I've concluded that quickness of feet, particularly size 17, can only be coached to a certain degree. Beyond that, it's on genetics. I think DJ is a guard at the NFL level, which is a shame, because he could make a lot more money at tackle, even right tackle...
One word: ScreenThat is why I fully anticipate a TE or "help" for Fluke will be integrated into the game plan for November 3rd. It almost has to be. There's no way he can handle LSU's speed rushers by himself. We will need to chip or put another body down there beside him or AJ might end up on his back more times than not.
I tend to agree with you on the ultimate NFL projection. Fluker has looked bad this year against quicker guys, and that is the name of the game in the NFL. My thinking is if you are struggling in pass protection in the SEC West, as good as those guys might be, you're never going to make it happen in the NFC East.I've concluded that quickness of feet, particularly size 17, can only be coached to a certain degree. Beyond that, it's on genetics. I think DJ is a guard at the NFL level, which is a shame, because he could make a lot more money at tackle, even right tackle...