Does anyone have any insight into what kind of OC Mike Shula will be, because I don't? Shurmur is billed as an offensive minded HC who very much runs that aspect of the team. But Shula has also been described as an OC with very definite ideas about offenses. And he's certainly been around the NFL a long time now, hardly a wonderkind.
Some coordinators do little more than take care of details, while others create and run virtually everything about the offense. What do you think Shula's role will be here, and how will he and Shurmur split up their responsibilities?
Jonathan Stewart should be another coach in the RB room, I really think his arrival is for the guy who can teach Saquon the offense and impart some wisdom on how to last 10 years in the NFL at a punishing position.
The offensive coordinator will have the responsibility for in-week preparation (installation, practice scripts etc...), including the game plan, subject to approval, and change, by the head coach at any time. The head coach will call the plays on Sunday.
This will be Pat Shurmur's offense, and his team. He's the boss. Every assistant coach works for him.
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any guess as to who is going to do the short yardage heavy work among the RB's? I thought Stewart because of his build and experience.
I absolutely think it's him. He is still a great short yardage back.
Thanks.
It's pretty remarkable he's been able to stick around for 10 years. Guys with both power and speed can still find a niche, even after they've lost a step, kind of like O. J. Anderson when he came to the Giants.
We went through bullshit with McAdoo calling plays the last two years. I am concerned about Shurmur calling plays. I know this is his second stint as a head coach, but he was terrible the first time. I'd rather he focus on adding wrinkles and coaching the team. He will be on the radio, so he can always overall a play.
I would think in this case, Shurmur knows what he wants and then Shula puts in wrinkles and teaches it to the players. I have seen interviews with Belichek talking about his job was to put in the scheme Parcells wanted and adds wrinkles in every week.
Ill bet Stewart is here for depth and blocking. I think aging Backs stay in the league because they can pass block.
4 of his last 6 years in the league he has been below 4 yards a carry. I am rather skeptical of him. Anyone know how he rates as a pass blocker? If he can't pass blocker, I dont see why he is here.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StewJo00.htm
As for Stewart, I can't believe he is more than locker room leader, & mentor to the chosen one. Even though he was signed before the draft.
Last year I had a Fantasy FB buddy, midseason, desperately trying to sell himself on Chris Ivory's goal line TD prowess. I said to him, "Do you really believe they are going to draft Fournette to be the face of the franchise, and after he takes them down the field, the Jaguars are going to give Ivory the touchdowns?
Barkley is 230+. I think the same applies.
Shula strikes me as similar to Gillbride. A lot of experience, though it's mixed. Guys like that may never be the best coordinators, but they have strengths that can be an asset if the HC puts them in the right position.
You really should have figured out the answer by now.
You do know that Shula was a starting QB for Alabama, right?
It may be Shurmur's offense, but Shula will have to figure out how to make it work from week to week.
This is a good coaching staff, a teaching staff. It may not be perfect and Shurmur probably doesn't have his preferred coaches in at all positions but this is what happens when a new HC from outside the organization comes in.
You really should have figured out the answer by now.
You do know that Shula was a starting QB for Alabama, right?
It may be Shurmur's offense, but Shula will have to figure out how to make it work from week to week.
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There are Defensive minded HCs and there are Offensive minded HCs - they both have Co-ordinators. Kind of like Consiglieres ... Tom Hagen/Michael Corleone type of relationship?