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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 501397" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> I disagree: IMO there are three reasons for the Packers running game not being better. Last year was a good example of the first reason when Benson went down and no one filled the void until Harris emerged: IMO that was evidence of lack of sufficient talent at RB. And the Packers’ OL has been inconsistent run blocking at best. Newhouse wasn’t just bad pass blocking and Saturday was another hole in the OL. Beyond that the Packers offense has emphasized the pass since McCarthy arrived and talent acquisition at OL – and even at RB - has reflected that. The second reason is scheme. I don’t think the Packers OL ever bought into the ZBS completely (I don’t blame them) and after the first year, they didn’t have a single coach experienced in it. So early in his tenure as GM Thompson was acquiring OL emphasizing pass blocking and to fit the ZBS. The result was the Packers had the worst of both worlds – “finesse” OL who didn’t excel in a finesse run scheme. They have gone away from it to some extent and acquiring players like Sitton is a step in the right direction. The third reason is what you’ve posted: Even when it’s working, McCarthy has struggled being disciplined in continuing to run the ball.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">I hope the addition of Lacy and Franklin and the reshuffle on the OL improves the running game enough to give McCarthy the confidence to stick with it. But any Packers fan looking for a dominant running game is going to be disappointed. And they don't need one - it just needs to be good enough for Ds to have to bring up a safety to defend against it.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">As to the loss of Philbin, I don’t know how much that has hurt preparation and/or the production of the offense. I think it’s very difficult to assess the coordinator on the same side of the ball as the HC’s expertise. I remember last year on his show with Wilde Rodgers said he’d address the loss of Philbin after the season and I still haven’t heard him address it - and I’d like to.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 501397, member: 4300"] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3] I disagree: IMO there are three reasons for the Packers running game not being better. Last year was a good example of the first reason when Benson went down and no one filled the void until Harris emerged: IMO that was evidence of lack of sufficient talent at RB. And the Packers’ OL has been inconsistent run blocking at best. Newhouse wasn’t just bad pass blocking and Saturday was another hole in the OL. Beyond that the Packers offense has emphasized the pass since McCarthy arrived and talent acquisition at OL – and even at RB - has reflected that. The second reason is scheme. I don’t think the Packers OL ever bought into the ZBS completely (I don’t blame them) and after the first year, they didn’t have a single coach experienced in it. So early in his tenure as GM Thompson was acquiring OL emphasizing pass blocking and to fit the ZBS. The result was the Packers had the worst of both worlds – “finesse” OL who didn’t excel in a finesse run scheme. They have gone away from it to some extent and acquiring players like Sitton is a step in the right direction. The third reason is what you’ve posted: Even when it’s working, McCarthy has struggled being disciplined in continuing to run the ball.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]I hope the addition of Lacy and Franklin and the reshuffle on the OL improves the running game enough to give McCarthy the confidence to stick with it. But any Packers fan looking for a dominant running game is going to be disappointed. And they don't need one - it just needs to be good enough for Ds to have to bring up a safety to defend against it.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]As to the loss of Philbin, I don’t know how much that has hurt preparation and/or the production of the offense. I think it’s very difficult to assess the coordinator on the same side of the ball as the HC’s expertise. I remember last year on his show with Wilde Rodgers said he’d address the loss of Philbin after the season and I still haven’t heard him address it - and I’d like to.[/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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