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Message: [QUOTE="SUskibum, post: 3922396, member: 149"] I totally agree with this. I also envision a scenario where the offense is solid for the first couple games and Tommy will be playing well if unspectacular. However with the run game being highlighted we will hear cries about how much better the run game (and offense) would be if we got Shrader more snaps because its one more guy on the field that can carry the ball effectively. What people won’t realize is one of the reasons the run game will be so good (beyond an improved line and ALL ACC RB) is that the defense will only be able to keep 5-6 in the box out of respect for the deep ball and WR screens. If Shrader was in, we would likely see more 7-8 man in the box. This is the reason a spread can work really well with a pass first QB. If a defense has to respect the sideline and deep ball, because the QB can hit those patterns, then they can’t put 7-8 in the box to stop the run (Even if they want to). [/QUOTE]