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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 334436, member: 40"] Turning the keys over to Broyld is over-reactionary and panicky. Like many, I'm excited to see what Broyld an do--and I wouldn't count him out of the QB race next year. But system doesn't trump execution, in my book. Running an effective offense--doesn't matter what type of offense it is--requires 11 players adequately performing their roles in tandem. You asked if "the talent is that bad here" -- well, let's think it through like you suggest above. To date, we've had a group of subpar WRs and an OL that has been horrendous, putting it mildly. QB has been more than adequate [sorry Millhouse], the RBs have been generally solid -- and I expect that to continue this season, and get even better with Morris / Gus in the pipeline. Similarly, the WR talent seems to finally be improving, and we look better at TE than we have in a long time. But I don't care what kind of system you run, whether it is old school wishbone or a modern spread, you aren't going anywhere if your OL doesn't open holes in the running game or pass block adequately, which they have not done. THE problem with this offense has been the play of the OL. Lack of playmakers, play calling, etc. have been issues as well, but those are secondary issues. The talent everywhere else is improving, but unfortunately the talent at that one positional unit HAS been that bad and has hamstrung offensive productivity. Go had a post earlier today where he talked about how few running plays we've had of 10+ yards in recent years. Solve that issue, and the offense is going to look a helluva lot better. Solve that issue, and you will see the offense move the ball and put points on the board at a more prolific clip that what we've seen these past three years. Now, you can certainly make a case that the system deserves criticism. In no way do I disupte that. Faster tempos, more wide open play calling--whatever talking point people want to glom onto to push their agenda, there is merit to each perspective. But if the OL doesn't do it's job, then it won't matter what we run--and that is why I feel like the majority of criticism about the system is off target. [/QUOTE]

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