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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 469921">We run best in hurry up when we trap nickel defenses on the field. You do need to strip Rodgers stats out of the run game to determine run frequency...he ain't RGIII or Newton who have called run plays. Average yards per carry can distort the picture. Long runs, which are not necessary for success, jack the stat. For example, Green is at 3.8. Take out the 41 yard run (in a losing effort to boot), and you're down to 2.6. You do have to run the ball effectively, but how do you define it? In this offense, you have to run the ball often enough and well enough to keep the pass rush from teeing off. Seattle racked up 8 sacks in the first half when we showed no inclination to run. We weren't even passing out of run formations to try to keep them honest. Then we come out in the second half running Benson 6 times for 31 yards in the first 10 plays. Voila! No sacks in the second half. The rushing baseline for winning is (1) short yardage success, (2) red zone success, (3) burning clock in the 4th. quarter with the lead. Beyond that, running for 3 yards on first down is a win.</blockquote>

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