NEVER GONNA HAPPEN, BUT I WISH .....

texaspackerbacker

Cheesehead
Joined
Dec 8, 2004
Messages
385
Reaction score
27
I would really like to see the Packers go back to the old Flanker T formation - Split Backs instead of the I Formation. I mean the Taylor/Hornung thing, the Grabowski/Anderson thing, Csonka/Kiick, etc. I guess the justification for the I is having basically a non-runner FB to lead block, but it's my contention that most RBs could do the job. Also, split backs should open up a wider variety of outside running plays. Also, logically having two RBs should better serve to pass block free rushers and/or provide outlet receivers. Who can better block an outside pass rusher, a FB in the I or an RB offset to the side of the pass rush? And who would you rather see catch a safety valve pass, Kuhn or Lacy/Franklin/Harris?
 

PWT

Full On Cheesehead
Joined
Jan 23, 2009
Messages
263
Reaction score
25
I would really like to see the Packers go back to the old Flanker T formation - Split Backs instead of the I Formation. I mean the Taylor/Hornung thing, the Grabowski/Anderson thing, Csonka/Kiick, etc. I guess the justification for the I is having basically a non-runner FB to lead block, but it's my contention that most RBs could do the job. Also, split backs should open up a wider variety of outside running plays. Also, logically having two RBs should better serve to pass block free rushers and/or provide outlet receivers. Who can better block an outside pass rusher, a FB in the I or an RB offset to the side of the pass rush? And who would you rather see catch a safety valve pass, Kuhn or Lacy/Franklin/Harris?

Be care what you wish for !!! The Packer's rivals in NFL North probably would like to see your wish come true .. During the last two seasons the Packer's NFC opponents have 1 victory over the Packers with Packer's present offense .

2012- Packers are 6-1 over NFC North opponents

2011- Packers are 6-0 over NFC North Opponents
 

Shawnsta3

Cheesehead
Joined
Aug 19, 2011
Messages
1,273
Reaction score
137
Location
Manawa & Shawano, WI
We ran really good out of the deep I last year with Benson. We abandoned it quickly after Green took over though. I think Lacy as a power runner would do good in the deep I as well so he can gain some stream and smash through the hole.

I'm all for being more versatile on offense but the I has some potential.
 
OP
OP
T

texaspackerbacker

Cheesehead
Joined
Dec 8, 2004
Messages
385
Reaction score
27
They did use the inverted wishbone

True, but that used TWO fullbacks - basically 2 drones in the beehive/2 eunuchs in the harem. As for evolving and extinction, heaven forbid we let politics creep in, but recent history PROVES all CHANGE is not good. You have the potential for a lot more variety with split backs; You have a good probability of better pass protection and receiving by backs; And the only thing you give up is the very slight if any better blocking of a blocking specialist compared to one true RB blocking for the other with the mutual motivation that brings. As for the record in the division, good can sometimes be better. Besides, how much of the success is because of the deep I, and how much is in spite of it?
 

HyponGrey

Caseus Locutus Est
Joined
Mar 18, 2012
Messages
3,758
Reaction score
221
Location
South Jersey
True, but that used TWO fullbacks - basically 2 drones in the beehive/2 eunuchs in the harem. As for evolving and extinction, heaven forbid we let politics creep in, but recent history PROVES all CHANGE is not good. You have the potential for a lot more variety with split backs; You have a good probability of better pass protection and receiving by backs; And the only thing you give up is the very slight if any better blocking of a blocking specialist compared to one true RB blocking for the other with the mutual motivation that brings. As for the record in the division, good can sometimes be better. Besides, how much of the success is because of the deep I, and how much is in spite of it?
Our FB are generally better blockers and receivers than our RB though... ie Kuhn, Williams, Crabtree, Taylor
 

Members online

Latest posts

Top