I think this needs to go pretty high on the list of Shurmur blunders these last 2 months.
I understand we want to develop Jones as a passer, and he has shown that ability in some bright flashes. But I have noticed too many opportunities for him to use designed runs to move the chains and Shurmur just does not make the call.
From what we have seen from Jones both with his arm and his legs, we should be salivating and the play-calling potential he allows our coaching staff - but the calls are the same vanilla that Kurt Cousins and the likes are running. An additional byproduct is that Barkley has every obvious running lane stuffed, and edge rushers can make backside tackles because they never have to respect the threat of Jones keeping it. All in all, I think this glaring point highlights the ineptitude of the staff, lack of willingness to invoate, and shows that the future with this staff would be bleak if they continue running the show. The game is evolving, we look to have the perfect QB to help us evolve with it, and we don't utilize 50% of his skillset.
Lastly, pls don't give me that "we need him to avoid injury" nonsense, Jones is a sitting duck at the top of his drops if its anything more than a 3 step...so this would actually help protect him because the only thing that could hit him, would be in front of him due to his speed.
What say you...
But his athleticism needs to be better-utilized, especially in view of the situation with our tackles.
They plastered together a few gimmick plays, slayton jet sweep, which worked
But the bread and butter apparently doesn't involve any run blocking whatsoever right now.
No coaching, no vision, no pulse, no balls.
it hasnt been there ALL SEASON.
This.
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the gameplan, but not when we're 2-8. There is no need to subject DJ to punishment for an extra win or 2 in a lost season.
it hasnt been there ALL SEASON.
Did you miss the TB game?
And running QBs don't win championships.
It's OK to run when the play breaks down, and an occasional QB sneak isn't the end of the world IF you have a big, tough QB, but generally I don't want to see the QB running with the ball.
It makes plenty of sense. Running doesn't need to equal RG3. Jones should be running more, in a controlled and specific way.
And it would help his passing by buying himself much needed time in the pocket.
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Running QBs don't last in this league.
It makes plenty of sense. Running doesn't need to equal RG3. Jones should be running more, in a controlled and specific way.
And it would help his passing by buying himself much needed time in the pocket.
This.
I never said I want a running QB. I want a QB that runs - sounds the same, huge difference.
The THREAT of the run alone is a huge assist to the offense.
Also, whoever the next coach is will definitely be implementing more runs and Jones needs to practice sliding and making good decisions outside of the pocket. Now when he runs, its all unscripted and semi-scary because he's a bit wreckless and we need him to improve.
Even if 9ers, Ravens, falcons and rpo teams are gimmicky, that success buys you a few years to invest in defense. While that 'gimmick' functions.
Because Macadoo ball, which is what this still looks like, doesn't help the OL develop one bit and has led to 22 sack for Jones already not counting Manning
Bad fucking idea.
But it's part of what makes his system function, plus the counter side roll out passes coupled with a burst type rb to the other edge.
Any of those 3 in any given formation and any given down and distance ..keep the lbs moving east or west
He's going to take a lot more abuse in the pocket with this coaching scheme and blockers.
Another sigh of Shroomer's inability to adjust to context and situation. Yes you don't wan't your QB getting killed running all day, but what is the alternative, which is worse? 8 and 6 sacks against the Cards and Jets respectively?
And they STILL stoned the run.
Right, because the pocket has proven a safe haven of ball security lol
That's better than no gain or a loss. And that's also not the equivalent of running around in circles and getting tossed around like the injury prone running QBs do.
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Especially when he doesn't slide and decides to fight for yards.
Right, because the pocket has proven a safe haven of ball security lol
I also have genuine fear when he holds on to the ball too long in the pocket and has zero awareness of the rush thats about to strip sack him.
We don't need a running QB or would need to keep Eli around for 20M as our backup as Jones won't make it with the amount of record sacks we give up , hits and also making him a running QB
Whats smart to do is some designed roll outs when its needed! Element of surprise in 2nd and 6 when Saquan is finally steam rolling and ya go hard right with the fake handoff and he scoots left for 10 yarda AND LEARNS HOW TO SLIDE
On mobility- he needs to use his feet more to get to a mental clock of 3 or 4 and then move out of harms way if possible. That mobility +sliding is what we have been after for years . (see Eli, kerry collins etc..)
Sure but many happen in the pocket. I feel better about him in the open as he's able to prep for and hopefully avoid contact.
But really? Are we though?
And those quicky outside zone runs. 10 in a row by vikes vs cowholders.
Those are nifty for counter side roll outs and designed qb counter runs.
It's not wild scramblings.