I simply can't believe the Utes. I'm giddy on everyday except Sunday (see last post). Their defense is the most stifling I've seen it since Gary Anderson was the defensive coordinator in 2008. They aren't getting as many sacks, but they are still pressuring and that has lead to turn overs. A lot of turn overs! 19 to be exact. In 6 games that amounts to 3.3 per game. 13 of which are interceptions. That is more than a great backfield, it also is a great front seven.
With all the love going to the defense, I have to say, for the first time since 2008, I don't hate the offense (see all other Utah centered posts). It's still the same, tired read option centered pile of crap, but this time, it seems to have a purpose and identity. The "throw game" is actually functioning. It's not just back shoulder throws to the outside sideline this year. There is a lot of over the middle posts, screens to the WR's and RB's, button hooks, and actually quite a few down the field streaks. I am shocked at how open this offense is compared to a year ago.
Travis Wilson is operating with efficiency and I am excited to watch the offense. Booker is running over, threw, and around people. He can't be tackled. In an interview with ESPN, he said his dad always told him to never let the first guy tackle you. He's a mini Marshawn Lynch. He is going to have a long NFL career making people pay for hitting him. It's going to be fun to watch.
The atmosphere at RES is electric. It's been loud and obnoxious for years. This year, we've upped the ante. The North End Zone is insanity an I love it. The MUSS is crazy as always and the middle seems to have caught on. We are loud, and we are Ute Proud to be part of Ute Nation!!
Go Utes!!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Offense needs to change!
I hate the offense. Actually, hate may not be strong enough. I loath the offense. I have for three years. Now, let me be clear, we are talking Seahawks here. Not Utes, because that is just a strong dislike at this point. I am talking about the horrid school yard offense that is the Seahawks. I know a couple of coaches who could do more with less than they have. Most are little league, but at least they understand the concept of running the ball.
Statistically, the 2015 version of the Seahawks offense is very mediocre. Most of which is Russel Wilson working magic. It reminds me of Warren Moon on those bad Houston Oilers teams. For those of you under 30, that's the Tennessee Titans before they were in Tennessee. They were bad, really bad.
The rookie Thomas Rawls has more yards per carry than Marshawn Lynch. The reason why is in one game, he had so many cutbacks he was able to run away from a slow Chicago defense. The offense seems to be centered around a single idea, let Wilson run around and make something happen. That works some times, a lot actually. You can not sustain a season by running that way. The line is terrible and can't pass block. They can barely run block, which is essentially blocking the guy in front of you and hopefully the next guy up the field. This team is going to bury itself because they can't block for poor Wilson. It's where most of the blame lies.
Granted, they have given up 2 fourth quarter leads and lost games they shouldn't have. It's not the defenses fault. It seems like they are on the field the entire fourth quarter because the offense can't sustain a drive. Up by 17, any normal team would line up and run the ball. Not Seattle though, they will go shotgun, fake to the RB and Wilson runs for his life. They traded for Jimmy Graham and use him like Luke Willson. Why even go get that guy if you're not going to line him up in the slot? Even I can tell they are confused by his skills.
For the last three years, it seems as though they have become more and more reliant on Wilson's scramble ability and have simplified the offense so much that no NFL defense is scared any more. Do you want to know what I would do? Actually, I know you don't, but I'm going to tell you any way.
Line up in the Pistol (for those that don't know, it's the quarterback lining up half way between under center and shotgun), two WR's and two TE's or one TE and one FB. Have one of TE's (Graham?) switch between being in the slot and lining up beside Wilson. Use them like a wing back, either motion them out or leave them there as a blocker. That's the offense that best suits the personnel. You could even put both WR's on the strong side and have Graham out by his lonesome on the weak side. That uses him more effectively than anything the Seahawks have done so far. This line up also is more run oriented and you can play action pass out of it much more effectively. This line up also helps the o line out because it's easier to block in this scheme. Bottom line, line up and hit them in the mouth. Be the soul sucking bully's you want to be. Not this pseudo spread "option" offense. It doesn't work in the NFL.
Darrell Bevell should be fired. I would say do it now if you have any faith in Tom Cable to run an offense. I don't, so I'm not sure what I'd do. Pete Carroll needs to also focus on shoring up that offensive line. If he can't do that in the off season, maybe he needs to be relieved of his personnel duties. That being said, for the most part, I've really liked what he's done there.
All in all, Go Seahawks!!
Statistically, the 2015 version of the Seahawks offense is very mediocre. Most of which is Russel Wilson working magic. It reminds me of Warren Moon on those bad Houston Oilers teams. For those of you under 30, that's the Tennessee Titans before they were in Tennessee. They were bad, really bad.
The rookie Thomas Rawls has more yards per carry than Marshawn Lynch. The reason why is in one game, he had so many cutbacks he was able to run away from a slow Chicago defense. The offense seems to be centered around a single idea, let Wilson run around and make something happen. That works some times, a lot actually. You can not sustain a season by running that way. The line is terrible and can't pass block. They can barely run block, which is essentially blocking the guy in front of you and hopefully the next guy up the field. This team is going to bury itself because they can't block for poor Wilson. It's where most of the blame lies.
Granted, they have given up 2 fourth quarter leads and lost games they shouldn't have. It's not the defenses fault. It seems like they are on the field the entire fourth quarter because the offense can't sustain a drive. Up by 17, any normal team would line up and run the ball. Not Seattle though, they will go shotgun, fake to the RB and Wilson runs for his life. They traded for Jimmy Graham and use him like Luke Willson. Why even go get that guy if you're not going to line him up in the slot? Even I can tell they are confused by his skills.
For the last three years, it seems as though they have become more and more reliant on Wilson's scramble ability and have simplified the offense so much that no NFL defense is scared any more. Do you want to know what I would do? Actually, I know you don't, but I'm going to tell you any way.
Line up in the Pistol (for those that don't know, it's the quarterback lining up half way between under center and shotgun), two WR's and two TE's or one TE and one FB. Have one of TE's (Graham?) switch between being in the slot and lining up beside Wilson. Use them like a wing back, either motion them out or leave them there as a blocker. That's the offense that best suits the personnel. You could even put both WR's on the strong side and have Graham out by his lonesome on the weak side. That uses him more effectively than anything the Seahawks have done so far. This line up also is more run oriented and you can play action pass out of it much more effectively. This line up also helps the o line out because it's easier to block in this scheme. Bottom line, line up and hit them in the mouth. Be the soul sucking bully's you want to be. Not this pseudo spread "option" offense. It doesn't work in the NFL.
Darrell Bevell should be fired. I would say do it now if you have any faith in Tom Cable to run an offense. I don't, so I'm not sure what I'd do. Pete Carroll needs to also focus on shoring up that offensive line. If he can't do that in the off season, maybe he needs to be relieved of his personnel duties. That being said, for the most part, I've really liked what he's done there.
All in all, Go Seahawks!!
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