In addition to the obvious suggestions of playing Darkwa more at RB (and possibly activating Gallman) as well as potential o-line shuffles (i.e. Flowers to RG/RT), one thing I have been clamoring for since last year is playing Dwayne Harris more at WR.
Harris is tough as nails, has good hands, and gives it 100% on every play (unlike Marshall who goes at half-speed and gives half-assed effort on each play - something he's done for years). In 2015, Harris saw significant playing time both in the slot and on the outside and he delivered. He has shown he can be a contributor on offense and we know damn well he would catch those balls that Marshall dropped. He also blocks well, is a threat after the catch, and has great speed (unlike Marshall who has cinderblocks for feet). Getting #17 in the offensive huddle is long overdue.
Will it be a huge impact? Not sure, but it would definitely improve the offense. Harris should be used as more than a special teamer. He wants to show what he can do at WR, and for whatever reason McAdoo has REFUSED to give him an opportunity. It's time for Ben to wake up and put the best players on the field.
On the decline based on what? The one pass thrown to him last year was a touchdown reception. What have you seen to indicate he is on the decline as a WR. If anything, I would expect/hope he's developed further. You could be right, but hard to tell when he hasn't been given the opportunity.
Also, he's most effective with the ball in his hands on reverses/quick screens which aren't as effective when teams are sitting back and only rushing 4. He's not a great route runner.
Also, he's most effective with the ball in his hands on reverses/quick screens which aren't as effective when teams are sitting back and only rushing 4. He's not a great route runner.
This is a good point and definitely some truth to it, but at the end of the day, he can't be any worse than Marshall has been. Not saying he should become the starter but why not give him some snaps?
We need to go TWo TE's and sometimes the two need to be Adams and Ellison. We need to run and throw from that Formation. Engram can't block at all. He is a WR in a TE sized body.
If anything maybe we go Beckham and Engram out wide some with 2 TE and a single back...