de_real_deal said:
Whats there to say? I still think we would be more succesful using the shotgun heavily. I dont understand what having good offensive lineman in New England allows them to do it.
The whole reason we should do it is because we are having O-line issues. It would help the O-line out keeping it simple. it would help Brett out giving him that extra second to look over the field. It would help our rb's out since being in the passing formation would attract pass rush by the defense and leave some holes open for them to run through on draw plays. That style of offense can help us out more than it can hurt us at least in the short term or in some spots.
I mean if we go up against a team with good defensive tackles who are gonna get good pass rush and push back our lineman and give us no running room, i'd rather see us in the shotgun and keep them far away from Favre and give him more time to look over the field.
Honestly, if we are in 3 wide sets against a decent defense, they know its a pass anyway so being in normal formation does nothing but mess up our timing, makes Brett have to run back instead of having the ball in his hands already with an idea of where he wants to go with the ball and put undue pressure on the O-line. Let them sit upright in pass block stances on every play. Get the tight ends and rb's out in the flats and underneath as outlets in case there is pressure. Do alot of no-huddle so the defense cant substitute. I think it will work like a charm. Buffalo Bills went to 4 superbowls playing just like that.
When do the Packers have their best drives? 2 minute drills when Favre is in the shotgun. You know why? Read what i just wrote.
Please read the whole thing. Its annoying when people take one line out of the comment and attack you.
My last post was in no way meant as an attack. I am sorry if you took it as such.
I do not think we need to adjust to protect Favre. We are currently in the middle of sacks allowed, and as time goes on I think that line will come together. And when a team like ours passes the ball so much, we are bound to have more sacks than a team that runs the ball more. Also our center has been hurt.
I agree we do need to find a way to get the RB's some yards, and running more of a shotgun formation could help. As far as doing well in the two minute drill, that is on Favre finding receivers and the fact that our passing game is so potent.
My initial reaction was what it was because I saw no connection between what the Pats did that game and what our running game could benefit from.