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I see a lot of frustration on this board with the Packers running game.
I don't blame you.
I would like to see massive yardage more often on more carries as well.
But if you look at what's posted below that should clear up some things why Mike does what he does with the run.
May not be the best thing, but it seems to be working for the strategy they have.
http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/They-are-who-I-thought-they-were/84d0ca31-34fe-4a29-8ddf-5282136b9e0e
Go here to see a video:
http://www.packers.com/media-center...-protect/2af42dad-28f6-46e0-8111-e79d1a34db0a
I don't blame you.
I would like to see massive yardage more often on more carries as well.
But if you look at what's posted below that should clear up some things why Mike does what he does with the run.
May not be the best thing, but it seems to be working for the strategy they have.
http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/ask-vic/article-1/They-are-who-I-thought-they-were/84d0ca31-34fe-4a29-8ddf-5282136b9e0e
Nick from Water Mill, NY
Vic, I see Green's run average this past Sunday wasn't great, yet, he still had a lot of touches. Does a higher run average affect the defense's respecting the run more than the amount of touches, or doesn't it matter? Also, can an offense be considered to have pass/run balance regardless of yards per carry?
The balance between run and pass is determined solely by the attempts for each. When you display a commitment to the running game, you make the front seven respect the run. When you rush for big chunks, you make the safeties respect the run. Merely attempting to run the ball will help slow the pass rush. If you want to be able to sell play-action, as it pertains to the deep ball, you need to run for big chunks.
Go here to see a video:
http://www.packers.com/media-center...-protect/2af42dad-28f6-46e0-8111-e79d1a34db0a